How to Test the Pressure Switch on your Washer - Not Filling or Overfilling with Water
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- In this video I show you how to test the pressure switch on your washer. If you have a washer that is overfilling with water or not filling at all, this could be your issue.
Another thing is if the pressure switch tube is plugged with debris, it could also cause the washer to not fill or overfill. By simply blowing into the hose could clear any obstruction and get your washer back up and running.
This is an Amana washer in the video. This test will work on most washers with a three prong connector on the pressure switch.
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For those unaware, apparently Bill (Robert William Newberry) died in 2016. I just found his videos myself and was sad to hear it. Just wanted to say something so that you will understand why he isn't replying to your questions. He left a nice legacy for us. Fair Winds and Following Seas, Marine! Semper Fidelis Brother!
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Sorry to hear that, and thanks.
I am so sorry to hear that he passed. I was not aware. His informative videos have helped so many people. I am so happy that the videos remain on site to help others.
Even now, he just helped me diagnose my pressure switch; Rest in Peace, Bill.
He,s still helping 🙏 helped us today. Specially me , considering I,m the washer lady around here. So much gratitude I have towards his helpfulness time has no boundaries. 💚🦋
Bill thank you for this excellent video. It's 2023 and my 2006 Whirlpool top loader overflowed on me. Happened with the load size set to "Super" and it seemed that the fill level was too high (but not overflowing) even when set to Ex Small. After watching your video, I took the path of least resistance, and blew through the pressure sensing hose. It was definitely clogged, and everything is working good again. Less than 10 min effort. Much appreciated!!!
You rock, Bill. Mine shows 23 ohms regardless of how much pressure is applied ( the diaphragm can be heard clicking). Pins 1 and 2 show open in both states. This after LG support ASSURED me that only filling 3" of water with a full load was normal. Thank you... New switch on the way!
thanks man. i just tested mine after getting the code, and it confirmed it`s broken.
I'll buy the cheapest universal replacement and see if that helps!
Thanks a lot Bill Newberry. You've solved my washing machine problem with your excellent video.
Greetings from France.
Thanks for the video! I like that you have no problem touching hose with mouth!!!! Real practical man!
So my washer kept filling up and would over flow thanks to your 2 videos its fixed!!!!! READERS it could also be your hose is pinched. my son and i done what you said in other video about unplugging and seeing if water still ran and it did not so my son and i tried what this video said when we opened it up we took the hose off. we could not blow through it found out it was pinched. ty so much. my 12 year old figured it out. lol so proud
A repair man was going to charge just to look at it the said the part i might need and labor would be around 150 single mom means thats a lot of money 💰 lol
Again ty so much for these videos.
Thanks for really useful videos
After replacing the switch and the tube my washer still didn't fill with water correctly. It turned out the air dome had debris in it. The air dome is where the hose connects at the tub. Blowing it out with canned air did the trick.
Hi Bill, I should buy you a beer, or tickets to the game! My relatively new, but out of warranty, LG front loader suddenly started over-filling, then failing with a water Inlet Error. After watching your video, I removed the top cover and the first thing I spotted was the tube had slipped off the pressure switch. You have saved me a small fortune in repair bills. You're a star, keep up the good work. I'm going to tell all my friends about your channel.
Great video Bill! Thanks.
If the washer isn't filling and the pressure switch is fine and the washer valve/solenoid checks out as well, there is a fuse on some models between the pressure switch and the controller which may be the problem. Replace it with a 4amp quick blow fuse.
Noice comment!
Helpful. Gonna screen shot this comment!
Dude! Totally helped me find and solve the problem with a Maytag washing machine that had been stored in a garage for two years. Turned out mice had built a nest in the top compartment where the controls/wiring are and had chewed a hole in that pressure tube. I was able to patch it and it’s working as well as I remember. Tested the action on the pressure switch with a multimeter just to make sure it was working while I was in there and your instructions were spot on. Thank you so much for this clear and helpful video!
Best Video ever. I am a 47 year old woman. I watched the video ....order the part... And when the water sound came on. I had some choice words of joy that even I could do it.
Thank you for that last pointer! I was able to fix mine without having to order any new parts. Your video was a lifesaver!
Great troubleshooting ideas
What settings you put your voltmeter at? What is 3 or 5 in your voltmeter tester? Ohms what exactly you get the readings from?
Thanks. I checked my pressure valve and found the line was completely blocked where it’s attached to the drum. Works like new. Thanks you saved me $500 at least.
Thanks mine is a defy laundromaid. Had such a problem
Thanks Bill. I went out and bought a meter and found that the switch was good so I followed your advice and gave the tube a blow. It seemed hard at first but got easier after 10 seconds. I plugged things in and put it back together and it was back to work. It wasn't filling water and the agitator would turn on. Thank you so much!!!
Great video! Hose plugged on my 45 yr old Maytag. Blew it out and bam! - running like new. I'm not sure which I like better - my Maytag or my 18 yr old Corolla with 300K miles and ZERO issues.
Great video!
I have a question I am so hoping you can help me with. Commercial top load older Speed Queen washer. It will, with no rhyme or reason dump gallons of water on to the floor. Clothes are completely spun out, pump has been replaced, not coming from drain back-up, hoses all good. Works beautifully most times, but every so often does this " dump the water trick"
happens. There will be water in the cabinet and its hard telling where it came from. Pressure switch is working fine.
Wondering if this could be the solenoid occasionally getting stuck. If so, is there anyway to test?
I love this machine, but I'm loosing sleep over it!
I have a Top loading Kenmore washer. It overfills on the rinse cycle only. I cleaned and checked the hose. I cleaned and checked the inlet valve. I tried to clean the air dome with a pipe cleaner and air canister but it’s hard to get in there. I also blew into the pressure switch and it clicks. Any advice?
Fixed my overflowing washer by blowing out the pressure tube. 10 minutes work. Done! Thanks for your clear and informative video.
This is the only video that clearly explained everything, and offered the last bit of advice at the end which was my problem. I blew it with compressed air from the switch, and it worked again. Thanks for the thorough video
Very helpful
Perfect. I solved my problem (even though it wasn't highlighted here). A heavy load knocked my pressure switch off the bottom. Following the guidance, I knew I didn't have a switch/electrical issue, and when I blew into the hose from the top it wasn't blocked, but then I checked the hose on the other end and ... fixed!
I’ve watched about 3 of your videos today because my washer was overfilling and I didn’t want to bother my landlord on a weekend. You made everything so easy to learn, I just pulled off the front panel and cleaned some gunk out of the water pressure tube and so far so good! I feel like such a bada** for being able to fix it myself, thank you so so much for your videos!
My washer machine doesn't keep the water and I have changed the drain pump but still
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Bill my washing machine will add hot water on certain cycles and not all of them. Is this a control board issue?
Hey Bill, could a bad/clogged pressure switch also cause the washer to constantly run the drain pump? It seems like if the contact failed closed the washer could continue trying to drain water that it thinks is there.
Thanks for the video! Where can I get manuals and schematics for a front load washer Frigidaire affinity?
HELP! I have four terminals, so which terminals you check. Can't find video no where with four terminals.
Thank you! Our water pressure tube was plugged and you helped us to simply clean and repair it ourselves! Perfect!
It's the best video in RUclips for checking ,testing & understanding the pressure switch..
Great vid but how should i set the multi-meter up please ???
Set it to 120 volts
set to 200 ohms (the horse shoe shaped icon)
Thank you thank you thank you so so so so much, the repairman didn't show up but I managed to blow out the debris and now I have a perfectly normal working washing machine. May you find ease in all you do :-)
Accidentally left the selector switch on low water level but wanted the higher water level. Switching to the higher level continues on low and does not switch. How do I fix it so it will go to high?
Thank you for you trouble shooting videos. I was able to troubleshoot my Maytag LAT8704AAE washer that suddenly stopped filling. First RUclips video said it was the water control valve, so I ordered it. Then I found your troubleshooting videos on the water control valve and the pressure switch. Checked the WCV it tested good. Proceeded step by step testing the PS (after I finally learned to open my machine) was confused everything tested good, even the “blow” test on the tube, but plugged the washed in a tested and it started filling. As it filled I noticed something white with a blue stripe floating in the water. Appears that a piece of Teflon tape was clogging the PS and the blow rest dislodged it.
Thank you, I cancelled the $90 part at this time, but I probably need in the future as we purchased the machine in 1994.
Thank you very nice
This is a very good instructional video. Very clear and concise instructions on an otherwise tricky subject. I'm having the overfill issue at the moment. One thing I did not see or hear is the multi-meter setting you are using, it's entirely possible I missed it and need to watch it again, which I'm about to do now. Could you list those setting in your comments. Some of us are idiots when it comes to using a multi-meter. Thanks again Bill, keep up the great work!
Resistance/continuity
Great video. Thanks!
Nice video, the only thing I would have liked better was if you had shown the schematic that shows which contact on the pressure switch does what.
Thanks Bill,,, perfect instructions for an annoying problem on an annoying appliance
Thank you.
Is there a way to clean our the small container on the side of the tub that where air pressure for the load size comes from? There is all kinds of soap debris in that container that is getting pushed up into the pressure hose. Great videos btw!
Thanks, you gave me the confidence to take it apart and realize that the hose had just fallen off
I salute you! Thank you for teaching how to test a water level pressure switch. Many people just tell to replace the switch to fix the error codes 0E and 1E.
Thank you sir! Your video was spot on. It wasn’t anything electrical at all. I simply checked the pressure sensor hose and sure enough, it was plugged. After I cleared it, the washing machine returned to it’s normal function. Thank you again for your helpful video. Cheers!
Hi mate, i have a problem. I have a front loading zanussi fls-571c thats running on a manual timer control. The problem is it spins, it rinses. But it doesn't wash. After filling up water, the water stops and the timer clicks but no washing starts and no voltage on the capacitor either that starts the motor but voltage present during rinse and spin about 400V plus. After the rinse or spin completes, the capacitor voltage drops to zero instantly. Could that be a capacitor fault? Or something else? Please help.
I don't normally make online comments but it would be shameful of me not to thank you. I have spent countless hours downloading manuals and watching videos and replacing parts and was ready to give up and buy a new washing machine and then I watched your video. I had it narrowed down to an obstruction in the pressure chamber but saw that it was fused to the tub and had no idea how to get to it to clear it. Blew through the hose a few times as you suggested in your video and I could hear it clearing and there was a very foul smelling odor. Running a load of wash right now and it made it to the rinse cycle :)
Can't thank you enough!
Hello Bill Just found your channel, lots of neat stuff. I have a GE washer that will not fill with cold water on regular or perma press but cold water comes thru on the rinse cycle. Any ideas what wrong?
Thanks
Mike
Good job right to the point ! we didn't have to learn your dogs name about your daughters wedding ect ! Thankyou ! expertly done !
Thanks Bill for the video -- well done. My issue was the air chamber (I have a front loader). It was backed up and blunting the pressure switch. The machine is purring like a kitten now and I am a happy camper. It feels good to finally have the washer machine working.
Hello sir.thanks for sharing the video. I have a problem with my washer.the water vavle keeps operating whenever I turn ON the machine without even starting yet. I had clean up the hose. I also created some pressure to the switch but the valve wasn't closing. what else could be wrong? is it my pressure switch...? need some advice from u.thank you
hoover washing machine e03 code cleaned coins out all ok this time cleaned all and pipes e03 so fitted new pump cuts out on drain cycle e03 any ideas
Thank you, we were able to just blow out the pressure switch valve and the new (used) washer is working!
Last week I watched one of your videos and replaced a part of the washing machine. After two cycles it stopped working. It overfilled and did not start washing. I saw this video today and decided to check the pressure switch but the moment that I so the hose, it had unplugged. Thanks so much for your videos.
Thank you!
My washing machine is fixed! Thank you so much for posting these detailed videos. You helped me diagnose and fix a broken lid switch (diff video) and obstructed water pressure tube.
Because of your tutorial, I fixed my washer machine. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
what if it does not fill up enough? If I set my washer to extra large load it only fills up half way and some of the closes stay mostly dry until they are agitated.
What do u set the multimeter at
Excellent video. Good explanation. I'm sure that if the hose is broken or has a leak, the air pressure will never reach the sensor.....I think that should be mentioned as well showing how to test the hose for air leaks. Thanks for this videos. Good work.
MY 1995 Whirlpool water level diaphragm switch tested bad because when empty, contacts V & P showed about 3 ohms resistance instead of zero and sometimes would over fill the tub onto the floor! I FIXED IT by spraying electronics contacts cleaner into around the plunger/spring area and lightly blowing in and out on the hose to get the switch to click on and off then waited for the spray to evaporate and now it reads Zero ohms and no longer over fills!
Good luck! Avoid buying a new one!
Thank you. I was just about it replace my inlet valve when found your video. My lg was giving a inlet error. I checked the solonids with a multimeter as described in other videos and they were all giving no signal. then watched your video and looked over at the pressure valve and spotted the pipe was completely popped off the unit. pushed back on and working fine with no errors. Still not sure why I got no reading from the solonids on the water inlet though. works fine now so I don't care lol
So when you blow air, you connecet the two outside terminal and it shows continuity. This means the water valve gets shut off.
Open reading between two terminals means the water valve is open.
My Lg shows continuity between the outside terminals. When I blow air into the tube. Nothing happens, absolutely nothing happens with any terminals. I have 6 of these switches. They all do the same thing. It is hard to believe that all 6 are bad. Crazy as fuck.
Bill thank you. I watched several videos on my washer and you were the only one that said also try blowing through that tube to remove any obstructions. And after everything else checked out I did that and it was plugged and fixed the problem. Thank you again.Randy.
Worked for me too. Saved me a lot of grief and $$. Many thanks Bill!
I have a whirlpool wtw57esvw1 and I pooped top like you did and hooked little hose to sensor and didn’t hear a click. What should I do next? I don’t know how to remove case of washer. Hose looks like new. Not hard or dirty. Any help would be great. My agitator comes on immediately and fills with water. Filled almost to top
Hi Bill, thanks for your video's, they're very informative. I'm having a problem with the cold fill on my old Kenmore. I turn it on and I'm barely getting any cold water fill. I replaced the hot/cold solenoid / valves, but it's still doing the same thing. It fills with the hot water though with no problem. My question is, if the problem was the pressure switch, wouldn't it be happening with both the hot and the cold?
Well I'm hoping this is my issue but my mechanically inclined brain is telling me "nope you know that doesn't make sense", lol. Anywho, I have a GE front loader and one day it stopped with 11 mins to go and the start/pause button was blinking. I started it again and could hear the regular sound of the motor as if it were spinning but the darn thing wasn't even moving, not one bit. I suppose it could have been the pump I was hearing but didnt really consider it at the time since it should never run anywhere near that amount of time. I shut her down and unplugged, then plugged in the next day and went to go do a test cycle to see if the board reset as it should after cutting the power (unplugging) for at least 5 mins, mine was all night. Anywho, she started to fill with water but only for a minute or two, then water stopped and the damn pump came on and I heard the lil bit of water get pumped out but in fact the stupid thing didnt shut off. I checked the water inlets with multimeter and they seem fine. I'm thinking control board issue. I guess I should go pop that out and give it a good visual inspection for swollen/leaking capacitors, blow/black resistors, bad solder joints, etc. Just think, I've never really messed with mother boards and their components till my Ge side by side fridge died 2 days after the washer. Fridge took priority tho, lmao. It was the control board, it failed due to overloaded resistors for the compressor fan motor that was covered in a blanket of dust and animal hair! So yea, CLEAN YOUR COMPRESSORS COIL AND FAN EVERY YEAR OR TWO DEPENDING. Anyone got any ideas as to what this can be?
my LG washing machine have twin pumps ,cleaned filter EO code still coming up ...won't drain ..tested motors 1 at 146 omh the other 137 omh .pumps don't start when on spin drain cycle ???
Following up on my comment earlier on overfilling it was the water pressure switch. Video seems spot on.BUT part is obsolete so I replaced my blue switch on my bendix with an identical brown part off late father's older! Hoover? machine.(All numbers on switches same) Now works ok BUT... underfills!! My question are these parts interchangeable? Only other thing I did was shorten the hose by an inch for other reasons Trying to work out why it's registering too much pressure? Machine works brilliant now otherwise? Any ideas anyone?
thanks' for all your videos Bill, those are helpful you are with God now, thanks for everything and blessings for for all your family. thanks, thanks thanks thanks,,,,
Hey Bill, I have a question. Samsung front washer. The original problem was that the washer was full of foreign substances such as sand, so the drain did not work. After cleaning, I changed the drain pump and now the drain works well. However, a little bit of foreign matter still comes out. The problem is that the drain continues without stopping and doesn't go on to the next cycle. However, in test mode it works fine. Advice please.
a diaphragm moves under air pressure and closes two contacts to make a "circuit" ,,done !
what can possibly fail under these conditions ????? All this "automatic" bullshit sucks !
how bout if we just push a F-----G button and fill water to the level required then hit :WASH" !
Greetings from Greece. My washing machine (an old Candy model) fills with water, a few minutes after the washing is completed, although I shut it off, unplug it and turn the water supply off. What do you think about it? How can I fix it?
I'm watching the video a second time to review the readings you're getting. I'm assuming the washer is unplugged and the tests your running is for continuity, correct? I'm assuming this because the electrical plate is behind/above the washer and it's not plugged into it. Just a suggestion, and I think you made a point of this in an earlier video from the series, I believe you should make a point in each video of telling the viewer to unplug the washer. Someone with relatively no repair experience may not realize you are testing for continuity, with the washer unplugged. I very well may be wrong though....
5 Year old LG front load washer won't fill with any water, except when I do a tech diagnostic then it does, but not during a regular wash, no water. Changed Hot and Cold inlet solenoids; same deal. If pressure switch is the culprit would test diagnostic still allow water in ? Thanks ! Oh, with harness off, pins 1 and 2 open with ohms on multimeter Thanks again
I have a Maytag washer model # LAT9593AAW that is blowing the fuse in the control panel. I replaced the the timer assembly and it is still doing it. I have continuity between the the hot and neutral terminals that plug into the wall outlet whenever the machine is in operation mode no matter what part of the cycle I’m dialed into except for the OFF position. When I remove one of wires from the water pressure switch part # 2073612 or if I blow into the pressure switch I no longer have continuity. Do you think I should replace the pressure switch
Our GE washer would not go into spin cycle properly, and would refill the tub and wash the clothes again. We had a washer repairman over a few days ago, and he changed out the 'shock absorbers' that support the tub, but it did not help. Now he thinks it may be the pressure switch. After watching your video with your explanation, I think that was the problem all along. I'm sure it did not hurt to change the other parts out on a 6 year old washer, but who knows. :(
Hi Mike I have a lg washer.I checked the voltage for pressure switch between 1 and 2 terminals its 4.7v dc and voltage between 2 and 3 terminals is 1.3vdc so it's a pcb problem because its unequal voltage or a pressure switch problem .please help me out
So my washer just filled up and started working. Like normal. Door lock light on. Then....i here the door open and water flowing out the washer. Would this be from a bad water pressure switch? Going to troubleshoot now as you showed.
The Kenmore Series 80 has an adjustable switch but you need a 1/16" nut driver. I've never seen a nut driver set that has that small a size. Where can I get one? (I'm tempted to put a handle on a 1/16" head Alen capscrew and call it a day.
I'm very disabled I think I'll be able to check the pressure switch but I don't know if it could I guess it could potentially'cause my symptom I have a Whirlpool duet front loading washer it will run through its first wash it feels OK although less than I would think and then it drains but it won't stop draining and it goes into an 8 minute drain cycle and then that's it it's dead in the water I have flushed out the washing machine works with vinegar and water'cause I heard foam can cause that a lot of black **** came out but it didn't solve the problem it still fails to stop draining. If you could give me a hint of what to look at I have test equipment and as many electrical components as you can shake a stick at I have to have this fixed 'cause I cannot afford a new one right now any help?
Hope you can give me an idea of my washes problem? It fills slowly and makes a choking sound , I checked the hoses , no blockage, if I help the machine by adding the water from buckets when it reaches the fill line , machine washes like normal ? What on earth could the problem be ? I'm desperate and poor!
Good video. Thank
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Hi thanx for video but my problem is my washer keeps flashing PE manual says its abnormal water lever sensor do u know what I can do ??
I have a frigidaire washer. Warm water valve has power and opens fine but cold valve is not getting any power. It's not opening at all. What do you think the issue could be. It's just a few week old.
What would you say to check next if the pressure switch tests good and washer still over fills? Samsung front load washer...
Is it possible to ajust the water level? I like alitte more water on my large load setting.
Hi I have any upright GE washing machine dryer. And I was wondering is the pressure switch in the same place as other machines and do they still make this type of pressure switch for this older model
another possible issues is if there is a leak in the hose. If there is a crack in the hose, it is usually at the connections points. Either where it connects onto the switch, or where it connects on the tub.
Bill, your last suggestion, blowing the hose, worked!!! Thanks!!!
En mi caso mi lavadorsa frigidaire, llenaba correctamente al nivel asignado, pero no iniciaba el ciclo de llenado y era debido a que la parte "electrica" del switch estaba defectuosa, no mandaba la señal al timer para que el ciclo iniciará
My Amana washing machine will not cut off cold water even will machine will be washing could this be water inlet vales be problem
I believe this may be my problem the washer was only about 6 months old when I put it in a storage unit, rodents got in and chewed up the drain pump and all it’s hoses. I’ve replaced all those parts washer is draining spinning well but I can’t get it to stop filling so it can actually wash
Thank you so much for all your help.
You should creat a platform for where you help technician and charge a monthly fee because I would pay
Dear sir i have a frigidaire washing machine that will not fill with hot or cold water I have replaced the water valve where the water comes in-I have replaced a $200 timmer that did not fix it so it moved on to the pressure switch- i blew into the line going down to the bottom it is clear so i blew on the valve itself and i can here a valve or reed opening and closing What can i try next-i am use a back up washer and it works fine-so there is no water pressure problem-I put a meter on the water valve inlet and it makes a beeping noise on the hot and cold solenoids-so i put the meter on the pressure switch and it beeps as well-the only thing i know to do at this point is to load the old 12ga with slugs and havesome fun-i know that if i put it out on the curb someone will get it and fix it-and I'm not going to have that done to me-can you tell me what i might try next-if I fill the washer with water it will wash and it drains the water out-o one more thing when I turn it on it starts to agitate before it has water in it
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My pressure switch only have 2 connectors and wires it works with the first test and the drain pump is in constant drain cycle i cleaned the hose and the pressure chamber but still stuck on drain cycle ...
So this test is with the machine plugged in right