Steven for Model Number Kenmore 796.4158 I am experiencing intermittent water/suds leakage from the vent located at the top rear of the washer. We are very careful to use a minimal amount of he detergent. I understand that the vent hose (AP 446601 Kenmore or LG 4738ER2002A /float assembly (LG 4769ER4002A) are really to allow air to pass either direction but not fluids unless excessive detergent is being used. Additionally, I read in a response that this assembly is no longer being used. If this is true I would be interested in finding more information including part(s) changes. This issue is entirely unacceptable as occasionally a significant amount of water is flowing out of the rear vent via the vent hose. Please address this for me. Many thanks, Steven
Answer Steven, There shouldn't be any suds at all in the machine, you'll need to check and make sure you're using the proper amount and type of detergent for the load size, soil level and water hardness and temperature. You may want to "wash out" the machine using products like "affresh" or similar products. This will help to remove any chemical or soil/debris that has built up on the inside of the tubs. It doesn't sound like a drain issue, but you may want to check that as well. As a second possible issue, remove power, remove the top panel and access the water level/pressure switch disconnect the air tube and blow in the end of the tube. there may be sediment, debris, etc. inside the air tube this could allow the washer to overfill and cause the water leak from the mushroom vents. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Thursday, June 28, 2018