Kenmore Front Load Washer Water Level Switch

How to adjust washing machine water levels one of my biggest frustrations of late has been my new front load washing machine i recently bought a whole new set shiny and pretty to look at with all of its futuristic buttons that light up and make close encounters of the third kind music.

Kenmore front load washer water level switch. The water level pressure switch senses the water level through an air tube attached at the bottom of the tub. I guess they have to add all that new fangled stuff to keep you from paying attention to the fact that. The water level switch sends power from the timer control to the water inlet valve and the temperature switch each time the tub needs to be filled during a wash cycle. Another great benefit of the whirlpool direct drives if your water level switch has different detent positions for loa.

It could not fill at all or it could overfill even to the point of overflowing. The water level switch is connected to the console with a tube running down into the machine. If the pressure switch doesn t accurately detect and control the water level in the washer replace it. Make offer kenmore whirlpool washer water level switch 363301 or 738 555 2 285401 2 3 days delivery wpw10163980 washer water pressure switch wpw10163980 65 14.

Water level switch function. This prevents a cycle from spinning when the lid is still open and is also used to start your washer once a certain water level is reached. Originally recorded october 25 2016. If your washer will not start agitate drain or fill with water replacing the switch can be a solution to the problem.

If the water level pressure switch is defective the washer won t fill properly. The water level pressure switch detects the water level in the wash tub. How to replace the water level switch on a whirlpool duet washer your home s washing machine has a tub that fills with a precise amount of water and agitates the clothes until they are free from soil. Washing machines fill with water during the wash cycle.

This step by step washer repair guide shows how to replace the water level pressure switch on a direct drive top load washer. To prevent overflowing or too much water from entering the tub of the machine during the wash cycle a water level switch is installed.