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Customer Questions and Answers for Pressure Switch by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM13705131
Manufacturer Part Number: W10339334

The Pressure Switch is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This switch monitors the water level inside the washer tub and signals the control board to stop filling and start the wash cycle once the desired water level is reached. 

Causes of a bad pressure switch can include electrical malfunctions, wear and tear from regular use, or blockages in the pressure hose that connects to the switch.

Symptoms of a bad pressure switch include:

  • The washing machine overfilling or underfilling with water
  • The washer not advancing to the next cycle
  • Error codes related to water level sensing
  • Inconsistent water levels during different cycles

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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Hello Tony, to answer your question the water level sensing is done directly by the main control board. Before you replace any parts, you should run a Recalibration cycle as per the Technical Datasheet that came with your washer, it is located behind the front cabinet panel up near the top. Next ,in checking the Owner's Guide on water levels :Set the Water Level knob to the Auto Sensing setting and the washer will fill to a level that ensures the load engages the agitator. From this point, the electronic control will sense the load and determine if additional water is needed.Set the Water Level knob to the Deep Water Wash setting and the washer will fill to the maximum water level.Deep Water Wash is not available in the Normal cycle mode. Selecting the Normal cycle with the Deep Water Wash setting will result in auto sensing of the water level.

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Hello Carlos, The water level switch does not affect the fill temperature at all. This sounds like you have two issues occurring at the same time. I would check the screens in the water valve and fill hoses first and if good, replace the water valve WP8578340. Check the machine again to see if this correct both issues since there is a temperature sensor on the water valve and this can affect both complaints.

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Carlos, For the issue of the unit only bringing in cold water then this will likely be a clogged water valve or would be a issue with the temp switch. For the overfilling issue if the water stops when you unplug the unit then this would likely be a issue with either the pressure switch being faulty or a issue with the pressure switch being faulty.

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Robert, You will want to test to see if there is 120 vac going to the valve. If there is not then this would more likely be the temp switch that is faulty. The temp switch part number is WPW10112532.

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Janell, You will need to get the tech sheet and determine which terminals are for which water level. Once you have this information, using a multimeter you will check continuity between each of the terminal points. You will have to blow on the hose slightly and see if the terminal points for each level gain continuity when blowing into it, DO Not blow really hard, and if it loses continuity when not blowing into the hose.

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Miles B for Model Number Whirlpool top washer Model WTW5300SQ0

Hello , My washer recently overflowed twice, then it wouldn't spin, unplugged it, took it apart to check the pressure switch and hose, both seemed in working order, blow in the hose and no leaks, pressure switch clicked off and on, now here is the mystery, Washer fills at all levels and then water stops, spin cycle now working, wash cycle runs and shuts off at proper level low med and high, close lid washer runs then starts to over fill when lid is closed, lift lid and i can see water draining down, close lid stars to over fill again while washing, I have checked the inlet valves and they are shutting off, the hose for water lever has no leaks i can find can it still be the water pressure valve even if its clicking when blowing in it.? Thanks you and Happy Holidays! Miles

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Miles, You will want to check the pressure dome where the hose connects to the side of the tub to ensure that it does not have something in it that would be clogging the port. If it does clear it out and should correct the issue. If it is clear then the pressure switch does sound like it is the issue.

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Nikki for Model Number WTW5300SQ0

I recently took the machine apart to clean the drum and fix a belt that had somehow turned. After putting it all back together, the water level will only fill to about half the normal level for any size setting. Before I took it apart the water filled to the appropriate level. Should I replace part number 8578341 or is there a way for me to reset that part so that it shuts off at the correct level? Or could it be something else causing this issue? Thanks in advance!

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Nikki, You will want to make sure that the pressure hose is not kinked which could cause this issue to occur. Otherwise the issue would be a water level switch issue.

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Joseph, This issue would be caused by a faulty pressure switch that is not allowing the unit to set to the proper water level.

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