Curtis August 04, 2025 for Model Number 11028722700 Kenmore washer washer has stopped filling with water. I can push timer button down then pull out again & water will run for about 10 seconds then stop. I replaced the lid switch & filler valves, it does not change. I can advance timer into spin & drain but it won't fill. Does this sound like a failed water level switch? The timer is no longer available for this unit, so I don't have many options.
1 Answer Curtis, Thank you for your question. It would be recommended to check the water valve to make sure that the ports are not clogged and check to make sure that there is 120 vac getting to the valve when the washer calls for water. If there is power but no water coming through then the valve WP3979346 is faulty and would need to be replaced. Read More...
Bob July 24, 2019 I have a 25 year old Maytag washer that works great in every way except for the load size selection.The knob on the front works to let me select a different load size, but no matter which size I choose the tub always fills completely. Is this likely a water level switch problem or is there some sort of water level sensor that isn't working?
1 Answer Bob, With the water filling the tub completely no matter what water level setting is on then this would most likely be a faulty pressure switch. Read More...
Jim January 21, 2019 for Model Number WTW5600VQ0 Washer runs through the cycles up to the spin cycle. At the spin cycle it continues draining and never stops and shifts over to spin. Changed lid switch and timer and it still is not going into spin. Thanks Jim
1 Answer Jim, you are going to want to check the motor coupling 285753A as this part can wear out over time. If the motor coupling has failed, this will cause the unit to drain but not spin or agitate. If the unit will agitate but not spin well, we may be looking at the clutch 285785 or the transmission 3360629. The fact that the unit will drain allows us to know that the motor is operating the way it should and that the timer and lid switch are good. Read More...
Jason November 02, 2018 for Model Number WTW5560SQ0 Is the water level switch the 3 levels or 4. My washer has the 4 level settings?
1 Answer Hello Jason, the manufacturer list part number W10339251 as the correct one for your unit. Thanks! Read More...
Lance July 04, 2018 for Model Number NTW4516FW1 I am having problems with this washer: I can set it to any cycle and it will fill, then agitate, then drain... but the drain cycle never stops. It just keeps "draining" until the washer finally shuts off. If I manually move it to the next cycle "Rinse & Drain", it runs trough that cycle and then does the same thing. Then I run the "spin" cycle and it runs through that cycle and then notifies of "Cycle Complete". I have replaced the shift actuator and the next part I was looking at was the timer, but it is more expensive to replace the timer than it would be to just get another washer. Any thoughts? Water level sensor? I see there is one for the fill cycle, but don't see one that tells it when it is empty. Help!
1 Answer Lance, We don't expect the water level/pressure switch or the control board to be the issue, at this point. First check the height of the drain hose, it needs to be 38 to 39 inches high from the floor level. then check that the drain hose in the pipe is not too long or the drain hose isn't "stuffed" down the drain pipe. And make sure the drain hose isn't "sealed" to the drain pipe. Any of these scenarios can cause the washer to "syphon" the water out of the tub and down the drain. Read More...
Niffert January 28, 2017 for Model Number maytag centennial auto water level Our washer runs through the entire cycle and when it finishes the spin cycle it run a couple of inches of water in so you have to run the spin cycle again. It was only happening once in a while but now it does it with every load
1 Answer Niffert, Check the wiring between the timer delay motor and the water level switch. Then replace the timer. Next time, please include the model number of your washer, so we can properly check and verify the wiring and components in the machine to properly advise you. Thanks, Read More...
Martin March 29, 2016 for Model Number WTW5520SQ0 Water will not shut off. Tub will continue till it overflows. Nothing else will work in the cycle. If I move the control ahead in the cycle it will agitate but the water will continue to enter. The only time the water will shut off is when the tub is emptying. When it refills to do the finale rinse the water will not stop until I advance the control to the end of the cycle.
1 Answer Martin, This issue sounds like it would be caused by a possible pressure hose being disconnected from the tub or being damaged. Another issue would be a possible faulty water level switch. Read More...
Kevin January 29, 2016 for Model Number kenmore 11027532600 my washer overflowed, from what seemed to be from an uneven load (which happened once before) but now when i go to start a new cycle there is no water entering the machine. i have checked that water is running to machine and also checked the filters at end of water lines. both are fine. What could this be? inlet valve? or water level pressure switch? machine will spin on spin cycle.
1 Answer Kevin, It's not likely a water level switch problem, it's a good possibility, but wouldn't start there. You could disconnect the air tube from the switch, and blow in the end of the tube, this would clear any sediment or debris in the tube,if there were any. The more likely problem is a loose connection or failed water inlet valve solenoid WP8578341. Read More...
J D January 06, 2015 for Model Number wtw5540sqo The washer goes through the wash cycle then starts to rinse fills up half way with water and keeps filling with water but only half full.
1 Answer JD, Based on the description, this sounds like the unit is siphoning the water as it fills. You will want to check to make sure that the drain hose is not pushed too far down into the standpipe as this will be the most likely cause for the issue. Read More...
1 Answer Ben, To remove the water level switch you will remove the screw on either side of the control panel on the back. Pull the knob off and roll the control panel forward and up. Twist the old switch off and install the new one. Read More...