Washer Switch

• Will not stop filling with water
• Will not fill with water

At first, I thought, maybe I should just get a new washing machine. After all, it is almost 20 years old! I couldn't bring myself to do that and said to myself, let me see if I can figure out what parts I need and see if I can find a video that tells me how to do it and see how hard it is. I’ve never attempted appliance repair before. After figuring out what the most likely parts were, I ordered the water level switch and agitator cam repair kit - I figured for $10 more, I might as well... Read more

• No hot or cold water

I tested the Atc. mid level switch, with my multi tester and found it was not sending enough current to the cold water inlet valve, so it would not open and let cold water in. I replaced the switch, (it was a snap) literally it snapped in place. replace the front face and turned the water back on and plugged in the washer, and turned it on. It worked perfect and has been since. good and easy repair even for a novice like me.. Read more

I had removed three screws behind the control board cover of the washer, to access the old lid switch. I checked the continuety of the of the switch with a multimeter and it obviously failed the the test by displaying infinity of <1, rather than being 0. I removed the old switch with a flathead screw driver, I tested the new one and installed it in no time. Problem solved!!! Read more

Ordered the right part, took the back off the top control panel, and popped it in. Read more

• Will not stop filling with water

Machine was a front load washer, after doing some research found that problem is usually caused by pressure sensor or the spider arm which attaches motor to tub. Read more

After the part arrives, I was double check to make sure I got the right part. Importantly, unplug the electrical power first before do anything, also turn off the water hose for safety. Then removed 4 screw out side panel and 2 screw in side to get lose. After all, replaced a new part and put all panel and screw back together. Finally, plug in electrical power then a water hose and test a new part just installed. So far so good, seem like everything was function OK. Again, thanks for your web... Read more

• Will not stop filling with water
• Will not fill with water

Replaced the water-level switch and hose. Washer works again, no overflowing since! Read more

• Won't start

Replaced lid switch and capacitor Read more

Removed front of dryer panel, removed top, and removed drum. Replaced motor and wheel, because the old wheel was rusted on the motor shaft, and could not be removed, so I had to break it off. Replaced motor, and reassembled. Everything works now. I also replace the switch-Pb, because the start button was getting stuck. Read more

Replaced the motor wax door lock switch and the door lock spin enable switch. Read more

I viewed various sites online. On www.shopyourway.com I found some information on how to determine if it was a faulty load sense switch, or faulty timer. On youtube I entered; change load sense switch. I viewed theapplianceman video.I performed the test per shopyourway.com It was a faiIed load sense switch.Prior to the test I checked to make sure my drain tube was not clogged. I ignored applianceman info on cutting clear plastic tube. I did make sure it was not clogged. I ignored his testing... Read more

Replaced the faulty switch with the new part. Found out tge problem by doing a simple Google search! Read more