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Washer not filling properly
If your washer is not filling properly, start by checking whether the tub spins during the spin cycle. A defective washing machine lid switch assembly can prevent the washer from filling as expected. Test the lid switch for continuity with a multimeter and replace it if it fails. Next, check the water inlet valve, which may cause a washer to fill slowly or not fill at all. Verify household water pressure, clean the valve’s inlet screens, and replace the valve if needed. A faulty washing machine control board may also fail to send voltage to the inlet valve. If the valve receives no power during the fill cycle, inspect the board and wiring. Low household water pressure can restrict filling, so compare flow at a nearby faucet. A defective temperature switch may allow only hot or cold water to enter. Finally, confirm both hot and cold water supply valves are fully open. These checks address common washer not filling and washing machine not filling with water problems. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement lid switch, water inlet valve, control board, or temperature switch for your specific washing machine.
01 - Washing Machine Water Inlet Valve
The water inlet valve opens to allow water to enter the washing machine. If the water inlet valve is defective, the wash may fill slowly or not fill at all. The water inlet valve requires sufficient water pressure to function properly. First, check the water pressure to determine that it is adequate. If the water pressure is adequate, try cleaning the screens inside the water inlet valve hose connection ports. If the washer still fills slowly, replace the water inlet valve.
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02 - Washing Machine Lid Switch Assembly
If you've confirmed the water inlet valve is receiving power and is functioning normally, you should determine if the washer tub is spinning during the spin cycle. If not, the lid switch assembly could be defective and responsible for the tub not filling as expected. To determine if the lid switch assembly is defective, use a multimeter to test the lid switch for continuity. If the lid switch does not have continuity, replace it.
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03 - Washing Machine Control Board
Since a washing machine control board provides voltage to nearly all of the washer's electrical components, a faulty board may not be sending power to the inlet valve to open it and allow water to fill the tub. You can inspect the board for signs of burning or a shorted-out component. You can also use a multimeter to test for incoming power to the inlet valve after reviewing the appliance's wiring diagram. If no voltage is present when the washer is in the fill cycle, it's likely the control board is defective and will need to be replaced.
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04 - Low Water Pressure from House Supply
The home water pressure might be too low. The water inlet valve requires good water pressure to function properly. You can check the water flow at the kitchen faucet to help determine if the home's water pressure is sufficient or not.
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05 - Washing Machine Temperature Switch
The temperature selector switch allows power to be sent to the water inlet valve to release hot or cold water. If the temperature selector switch is faulty, the valve may only allow only one temperature of water to fill the tub. You can use a multimeter to test the switch for electrical continuity. If the switch tests negative for continuity, the part will need to be replaced.
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06 - Water Supply Valves are Closed
Confirm that both the hot and cold water supply valves are open. If the valves are closed the washer won't fill to start the wash cycle.
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07 - Water siphoning from tub
If the water is siphoning from the tub the outlet end of the drain hose is likely lower than the water level in the tub. The drain hose should terminate between 30 inches to 36 inches (77 centimeters to 92 centimeters) above the floor, depending on the model, in a standpipe or laundry tub. If the drain hose is sealed at the top of the standpipe or excess hose is pushed too far down into the pipe, siphoning can also occur.
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