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Model: PAVT234AWW Brand: Maytag Age: 5 - 10 years
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emhitch  
#1 Posted : Sunday, May 10, 2009 9:14:57 AM(UTC)
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I have a Maytag Performa pavt234aww washer. It will not go into the agitate cycle and overflows (water does not shut off). It will drain and spin and otherwise, no unusual sounds. One expert told me the likely cause is the water inlet valve. Does this seem reasonable?
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applianceman  
#2 Posted : Sunday, May 10, 2009 11:20:31 AM(UTC)
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If you have to turn off the water supply to make the water stop entering the tub then the water inlet valve is bad. If unplugging the washer stops the water running into the washer the problem is in the water level control. It can be the control itself or the tube may have come loose or the tube could be stopped up. Clothes Washer Repair Guide
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emhitch  
#3 Posted : Sunday, May 10, 2009 12:38:05 PM(UTC)
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actually, I am now noticing water leaking out of the back of the unit. I can make the water stop flowing by either unplugging the unit or by pushing the timer button in. I suspect then you beleive it has something to do with the water level controller. any addtional thoughts would be very much appreciated. thank you for your help!
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#4 Posted : Monday, May 11, 2009 5:32:46 AM(UTC)
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There is a small hose that runs from the water level control to the tub it has most likely broken or come off.
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emhitch  
#5 Posted : Monday, May 11, 2009 3:38:48 PM(UTC)
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Applianceman,

You were completely correct. The water level control tube simply became disconnected, no doubt, as a result of an unbalanced load event. Thank you; you saved me, at the very least, a service call charge. I appreciate your help!
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