[jim slade]

I ran a load on worm/cold . it failed to shut the cold water off and over flowed.is it a shut off switch or other.

[denman]

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It depends how you were able to shut it off.

If you could stop it by turning the timer to off or unplugging the unit, then odds are that it is a water level switch problem.

If the only way to stop it was to turn off the tap., then it is a water valve problem. The valve is sticking open.

For A Water Level Switch
This switch is actually a pressure switch. It has a tube that runs down to the bottom of the tub, as water fills the tub, air is trapped in the tube. As the water rises, the air pressure in the tube increases until it reaches the switch's set point then the switch activates turning off the water and starting the agitate.

Possible problems.
1. Gunk blocking water from entering the tube. Remove the tube at the switch and blow into it to clear the plug.
2. Cracks or holes in the tube allowing the air to escape. Inspect the tube. Also check that it is tight on the switch, if not, cut off half an inch and re-seat it.
3. The switch is toast. Get a piece of tubing with the same internal diameter and attach this to the switch. Start a fill, then blow into the tube. You should be able to stop the water flow without blowing very hard.
If you cannot stop it the switch is toast.

[jim slade]

I found the problem,it is the water valve. thank,s for the help,you have a new customer.