Customer Questions and Answers for Switch, Pressure by Whirlpool

Mike, The unit will not drain as quick as it fills due to a pressure switch issue. You will want to check to make sure that the drain pipe is not pushed too far down into the standpipe which would most likely be caused by this issue.

Danny, With water running into the unit even though it is off then this will most likely be caused by a water valve that is not fully seating. The part number for the valve is WP21001932.

J, On this type and style washer [MAVT236AWW] for poor spin results The first place to start is the thrust bearing kit 12002213. If the cams and washers wear or get distorted from heat and stress, the tolerances change and the inner tub will not come up to full spin speed and extract the water from the clothes.

Al, Check the drain hose and drain pipe first. they have to be at least 38 to 39 inches high from the floor level. It sounds like the drain line and drain hose are too low and the tub won't hold water after it reaches the height of the pipe.

Richard, You will want to check the pressure hose and air dome to make sure that they are not clogged. Also check to make sure that the pressure hose is not kinked.

Hello Lorna. If you can stop the water from entering the machine by turning off the timer or unplugging the unit, you will need to look for a bad pressure hose or replace the pressure switch. If the only way to shut off the water is at the shut off for the water hoses, you will need to replace the water valve in the unit.

Hello Willie. No, based on the information you provided, it sounds like the water valve WP21001932 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps.

Dan, Have you checked for a bad extra rinse or lid switch ? Or loose wires at the same switches. Based on your post everything else is OK. A loose wire or slightly defective switch could be the issue. Thanks and Good Luck

Bruce, A quick easy way to check the water continues to flow, start the washer in a warm washafter a few seconds of fill, unplug the power cord at the wall. If the water continues to flow in, you have a faulty fill valve WP21001932 . If the water doesn't flow in you have a bad water level switch or hose WPY2201474 WP21001748. If you still have a drain issue after the fill valve or switch is replaced, then check the the drain hose and pump, for possible clogs or debris. Thanks and Good Luck

Hello! Yes, the pressure switch WPY2201474 controls the water level within the tub. The control knob should just pull off the shaft of the pressure switch. Hope this information helps you!