We all dread doing laundry. Oftentimes it’s just another thing we have to take care of. But nothing makes it more stressful than your washing machine not working properly. This guide is specifically for anyone whose washing machine isn’t filling with enough water. The good news is it’s an easy fix.
The best place to start is with your washer’s hose—specifically, the water supply end of the faucet. These fill hoses are connected to your home’s main water supply and can be found coiled behind your washer.
If you are worried your water supply faucet is to blame, simply:
Another common issue with filling washing machines is the water inlet valve. Your water inlet valve is how water comes through for washing and rinse cycles, so if your washer isn’t filling properly, be sure to check this as well.
You can easily make sure it’s working by doing the following:
Sometimes it isn’t the water inlet valve that’s preventing you from that day’s laundry load. Sometimes your lid switch’s safety feature, the open-lid signal, is preventing water from getting through the inlet valve.
To start this easy repair, simply:
The water inlet valve is always controlled by an automatic timer. This is what allows water to rush into the inlet valve and for the washer to be filled properly. If the timer is faulty, your washer won’t be filled. The timer’s circuits are usually long lasting, but can still be prone to damages and other technical difficulties.
To check your washing machine’s timer:
A final check that you can do is on your water level pressure switch, which is found in the same circuit that controls the water inlet valve. Defects with the pressure switch cause the water inlet valve to remain off, meaning the washer tub stays empty during the wash cycle.
To fix this:
If you have followed all these steps and your washer still won’t fill, it could be an issue with your selector switch and water temperature. Washing machines, particularly newer models, can allow you to select your water’s temperature (hot and cold cycles). These components can be found inside the water inlet valve, with two inlets corresponding to the temperature you need for your washing cycle.
If the selector switch is the problem, you will need to:
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