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john rodriguez  
#1 Posted : Sunday, September 25, 2011 11:10:43 PM(UTC)
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my Maytag heavy duty washer will not stop filling up the water was all over the floor the water just will not stop :confused:
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denman  
#2 Posted : Monday, September 26, 2011 10:35:51 AM(UTC)
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Could be a water level switch (Item 10 in Section 4) problem.

Note: I am assuming that you can stop the water flow by unplugging or turning off the unit.
If the only way to stop it is to shut off the taps your water valve is shot.

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.

Note: That you may be able to stop it by blowing into then tubing and it may still be no good as it needs too much pressure to activate the switch.
So iof the tubing is OK replace the switch.
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j0hnk41  
#3 Posted : Tuesday, September 27, 2011 12:02:37 AM(UTC)
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Just went through the same thing... After everything Denman said, still overfilling. Took the machine apart thank-you How to Disassemble Whirlpool/Kenmore Direct Drive Washer - YouTube
and discovered that the lower end of the tube was loose. I cut an inch or so off and viola! My washer is good for another year.

Thanks.
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