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Washer Completes Cycle, then won't fill
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Model: LSR8233JQ0 Brand: Whirlpool Age: 5 - 10 years
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jsthomas75  
#1 Posted : Monday, December 15, 2008 6:57:05 AM(UTC)
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I have a whirlpool top loading washer that is having a weird issue. I am able to use 1 complete cycle, but if I try to do another load of laundry, the washer goes right into the wash cycle without filling. If I let it sit overnight, the next morning I can do a load, but then the same issue exists. Does anyone have any experience with this problem? It makes no difference which wash cycle, water level, or heat level I use, I get the same result.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you
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denman  
#2 Posted : Monday, December 15, 2008 9:26:37 AM(UTC)
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No experience with this particular problem but can give you a couple possible causes.

The switch inside the water level switch/diaphragm may be sticking.
You may have crud in the pressure tube that goes down into the wash tub.
I would lean towards the first one.

Run a load, remove the tube from the switch if it fills then the tube has a blockage.
Could try just blowing into the tube

If it does not fill then odds are the switch is no good.
Give it a tap now if it fills, it is the switch.
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jsthomas75  
#3 Posted : Monday, December 15, 2008 10:07:44 AM(UTC)
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Denman,

Thanks for the post. When I get home this evening I will check the pressure tube and try what you suggest. I can tell you I recently had to change the lid switch on this washer, and it is possible I pinched the hose when I reassembled the unit. I will let you know what happens.

Thanks again!!!
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jsthomas75  
#4 Posted : Thursday, December 18, 2008 4:14:00 AM(UTC)
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Ok, I have pulled the washer apart and there was no blockage on the tube. I pulled it off both the washer bin as well as the level switch, blew in it and it was clear as a whistle. I put everything back together and it worked perfectly for 2 days and then went right back to it's old ways. At this point I assume it is the switch. I am going to order a replacement and hopefully that will fix it.

Thanks,

Justin
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denman  
#5 Posted : Thursday, December 18, 2008 4:53:22 AM(UTC)
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Yes that is also what I would do.

Sometimes you just touch a part and it starts working so you have you to make an educated guess and try a new part.
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kayakcrzy  
#6 Posted : Thursday, December 18, 2008 5:51:45 AM(UTC)
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Replace the water level switch. It is the only thing, that could make the washer agitate with no water. Tom
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