Customer Questions and Answers for Water Level Pressure Switch by Whirlpool

Hello Jon, no there is no practical way to test this type of analog pressure switch as it is powered and monitored by the control board to determine the tub's water level based on the pressure build-up/drop in the air trap/air line as the tub is filling and also draining. If the tub's airtrap is not blocked, the airline is not pinched or cracked,the tubing connections are airtight,and the wire harness to the switch is clean and properly connected then the next step is to replace the pressure switch.

Bud, the air dome is located on the side of the washtub where the pressure hose connects into the tub. However, if there is soap residue built up on the wash basket and tub, it can cause this error. It would be recommended that the washer is ran through a hot wash while empty. If excessive suds appear, the washer would need to be ran through a clean cycle using Affresh W10549845. If excessive suds does not appear, and the wires and connections are good, then it would be likely that the main control WPW10157913 has failed.

Sandra, the diagnostics sheet will be emailed to you. You will want to be sure to read the diagnostic entry section thoroughly before proceeding.

Sandra, the water level switch [WPW10249845] is what would be required for your model.

Joy, Check the water faucets,fill hoses, make sure there's plenty of water supplied to the washer. Remove power, then the top panel, check the air tube from the pressure switch to the pump attachment point, make sure it's not twisted kinked or clogged(blow in the end of the air tube). If the problem persists then replace the pressure switch.

Ron, Check the pressure hose and the air dome to make sure that it is not clogged. If not then this would most likely be an issue with the CCU.

Hello Frank, The water level switch W10156252 is not adjustable. The water level should not be more than just a bit above the bottom of the door glass. These normally fill with 7 1/2 to 9 gallons of water per fill, depending on the load.

Hello M.P., If this failure is displayed, there is a malfunction of the steamer component detected by the Steamer Electronic Board. Check that the pressure hose is connected correctly. Make sure the airtrap is not blocked. Make sure the the hose is not blocked. If suds are detected continuously by the pressure switch during the drain or spin phases, the washer will fi ll 4 liters of water and during 5 minutes the unit will rest without tumbling, the water will be drained and it will try to spin or drain again. If too much detergent was used: Run through a RINSE/SPIN cycle. Run a NORMAL cycle without adding any detergent. This should clear the unit of the excess detergent. Check the drain hose and make sure it is not plugged or kinked. Unplug washer or disconnect power. Check wire harness connections to the drain pump, pressure switch, and Central Control Unit (CCU). Check/clean drain pump filter of foreign objects. Plug in washer or reconnect power. Check drain pump. Check the pressure switch. Verify CCU operation by running a Diagnostic Test or any cycle.

Hello Sandra. ANALOG PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE Possible Causes/Procedure Check if pressure hose is fixed correctly. Check if the air trap is not blocked. Check if the hose is not blocked.

Emma, Yes the water level switch WPW10415587 is for the purpose of letting the unit know when there is enough water in the unit and could be the issue with the unit.