How to Test the Pressure Switch on your Washer - Not Filling or Overfilling with Water
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- In this video I show you how to test the pressure switch on your washer. If you have a washer that is overfilling with water or not filling at all, this could be your issue.
Another thing is if the pressure switch tube is plugged with debris, it could also cause the washer to not fill or overfill. By simply blowing into the hose could clear any obstruction and get your washer back up and running.
This is an Amana washer in the video. This test will work on most washers with a three prong connector on the pressure switch.
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Washer Troubleshooting on a Pressure Switch.
For those unaware, apparently Bill (Robert William Newberry) died in 2016. I just found his videos myself and was sad to hear it. Just wanted to say something so that you will understand why he isn't replying to your questions. He left a nice legacy for us. Fair Winds and Following Seas, Marine! Semper Fidelis Brother!
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Sorry to hear that, and thanks.
I am so sorry to hear that he passed. I was not aware. His informative videos have helped so many people. I am so happy that the videos remain on site to help others.
Even now, he just helped me diagnose my pressure switch; Rest in Peace, Bill.
He,s still helping 🙏 helped us today. Specially me , considering I,m the washer lady around here. So much gratitude I have towards his helpfulness time has no boundaries. 💚🦋
Thanks. I checked my pressure valve and found the line was completely blocked where it’s attached to the drum. Works like new. Thanks you saved me $500 at least.
Great video! Hose plugged on my 45 yr old Maytag. Blew it out and bam! - running like new. I'm not sure which I like better - my Maytag or my 18 yr old Corolla with 300K miles and ZERO issues.
Bill thank you for this excellent video. It's 2023 and my 2006 Whirlpool top loader overflowed on me. Happened with the load size set to "Super" and it seemed that the fill level was too high (but not overflowing) even when set to Ex Small. After watching your video, I took the path of least resistance, and blew through the pressure sensing hose. It was definitely clogged, and everything is working good again. Less than 10 min effort. Much appreciated!!!
Because of your tutorial, I fixed my washer machine. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
You rock, Bill. Mine shows 23 ohms regardless of how much pressure is applied ( the diaphragm can be heard clicking). Pins 1 and 2 show open in both states. This after LG support ASSURED me that only filling 3" of water with a full load was normal. Thank you... New switch on the way!
Great video Bill! Thanks.
If the washer isn't filling and the pressure switch is fine and the washer valve/solenoid checks out as well, there is a fuse on some models between the pressure switch and the controller which may be the problem. Replace it with a 4amp quick blow fuse.
Noice comment!
Helpful. Gonna screen shot this comment!
Thanks for your clear explanation. My machine was not filling with water & when I opened up the washing machine i found the pressure switch hose was kinked just before it attaches to the pressure switch so i simply cut it back to below the kink (about 30mm) reattached it, hooked up the water inlet hose, plugged in the power cord & its working very well. Thank you. Ohh & my Simpson Genesis 524 is almost 20 years old.
Thanks Billy. Im from Sri Lanka. My washing machine was over filling and found no air coming from the small component connected to the main drum. I removed the air tube and blew it until the the bubbles come from the spinning drum as u said and now its working fine. Thanks once again for the valuable information.
-Daminda W
Thanks, I'll try this. One guy wants to charge me $225-250 to do this! i 'min the process of taking it apart and fixing it myself! THANKS AGAIN!!!
Thanks so much for posting this video. My pressure switch tested closed circuit when there was no pressure to it and it never changed. Thanks to the testing technique I was able to open the pressure switch and fix the contact where it was stuck in the closed position. It was tedious putting the switch back together the tiny spring popped out. My washer is working fine now! If you plan on buying a new switch give it a go. I do have basic knowledge of electronics.
Thanks a lot Bill Newberry. You've solved my washing machine problem with your excellent video.
Greetings from France.
This was an excellent video, and I learned more in the 4:05 minute video than I did watching the last 1.5hrs of CRAP videos that just "guessed their way" to a conclusion. Damn shame that Robert William Newberry isn't here with us still, but I'm sure he's posting guard in one of the 4 corners of Heaven!!! Semper Fidelis, from an Army brother!
Thank you f f for your comment below, letting us know that Bill isn't here to answer our comments. I would have never known that this Brother has taken the walk before us...and WE ALL HAVE TO answer to our own "Orders Of Deployment."
Excellent video! Thank you so much for this very helpful video. Our washer tub overflowed and saturated the kitchen and living room. We checked the pressure switch as you instructed and found the hose was clogged. My husband blew the debris out and now the washer functions perfectly 👍🏻. This video saved us a lot of money on a repair man-thanks again!
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So my washer kept filling up and would over flow thanks to your 2 videos its fixed!!!!! READERS it could also be your hose is pinched. my son and i done what you said in other video about unplugging and seeing if water still ran and it did not so my son and i tried what this video said when we opened it up we took the hose off. we could not blow through it found out it was pinched. ty so much. my 12 year old figured it out. lol so proud
A repair man was going to charge just to look at it the said the part i might need and labor would be around 150 single mom means thats a lot of money 💰 lol
Again ty so much for these videos.
Mr Newberry, Thank you so much for your educational video. By watching such, I was able to resolve the issue with my Samsung 13KG Toploader, which was suddenly overfilling.
Thanks for the video! I like that you have no problem touching hose with mouth!!!! Real practical man!
thanks man. i just tested mine after getting the code, and it confirmed it`s broken.
I'll buy the cheapest universal replacement and see if that helps!
"Bill 'SuperMan' Newberry!" Thanks! 2 Thumbs UP!!! Subscribed!
Great easy Video to watch Thank you
Thank you very much. You have helped me. May Allah guide you to all the bests.
Jesus will guide him for the best not allah
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@@abdullahassadek he is a Christian why you muslims deliberately put allah in all human interactions .
@@shivendrasharma9205 Because the one who created people, gave them living, created everything for them, and will take their souls at the end is the one who deserves to be worshipped.
If you have a slave you have bought from your own money, and you told him to work and give you what he earns, but he worked and gave another person, will this please you the true owner. Like that the true creator is to be worshipped, asked for everything as he is the owner, administrator, the one who never dies or sleeps, lying on his throne on the heavens and knows everything in his universe doesn't want that worshippers ask from any other one than him.
Our GE washer would not go into spin cycle properly, and would refill the tub and wash the clothes again. We had a washer repairman over a few days ago, and he changed out the 'shock absorbers' that support the tub, but it did not help. Now he thinks it may be the pressure switch. After watching your video with your explanation, I think that was the problem all along. I'm sure it did not hurt to change the other parts out on a 6 year old washer, but who knows. :(
Hi Bill, I should buy you a beer, or tickets to the game! My relatively new, but out of warranty, LG front loader suddenly started over-filling, then failing with a water Inlet Error. After watching your video, I removed the top cover and the first thing I spotted was the tube had slipped off the pressure switch. You have saved me a small fortune in repair bills. You're a star, keep up the good work. I'm going to tell all my friends about your channel.
Dude! Totally helped me find and solve the problem with a Maytag washing machine that had been stored in a garage for two years. Turned out mice had built a nest in the top compartment where the controls/wiring are and had chewed a hole in that pressure tube. I was able to patch it and it’s working as well as I remember. Tested the action on the pressure switch with a multimeter just to make sure it was working while I was in there and your instructions were spot on. Thank you so much for this clear and helpful video!
Thanks for really useful videos
Thank you for that last pointer! I was able to fix mine without having to order any new parts. Your video was a lifesaver!
thank you for this video bill …. mine had some kind of slime in the hose I cleaned it out and it worked …. too bad I did not check this before it flooded my back porch and my basemen …. ive been ripping up cork board all day …. some kind of sub-floor that was under the carpet that absorbs a lot of water... but anyway thank you !!!!!
Best Video ever. I am a 47 year old woman. I watched the video ....order the part... And when the water sound came on. I had some choice words of joy that even I could do it.
Clearest videos I've seen.I saw your other video too( water inlet valve). Is this broadly similar on an overfilling front loader? Also (on a front loader) if you unplug on fill and it continues to fill likely it is the pressure switch rather than inlet valve?
Great troubleshooting ideas
You are awesome I got it the first time
Thanks Bill. I went out and bought a meter and found that the switch was good so I followed your advice and gave the tube a blow. It seemed hard at first but got easier after 10 seconds. I plugged things in and put it back together and it was back to work. It wasn't filling water and the agitator would turn on. Thank you so much!!!
another possible issues is if there is a leak in the hose. If there is a crack in the hose, it is usually at the connections points. Either where it connects onto the switch, or where it connects on the tub.
This is the only video that clearly explained everything, and offered the last bit of advice at the end which was my problem. I blew it with compressed air from the switch, and it worked again. Thanks for the thorough video
Perfect. I solved my problem (even though it wasn't highlighted here). A heavy load knocked my pressure switch off the bottom. Following the guidance, I knew I didn't have a switch/electrical issue, and when I blew into the hose from the top it wasn't blocked, but then I checked the hose on the other end and ... fixed!
Super helpful! Thank you so much!
After replacing the switch and the tube my washer still didn't fill with water correctly. It turned out the air dome had debris in it. The air dome is where the hose connects at the tub. Blowing it out with canned air did the trick.
Fixed my overflowing washer by blowing out the pressure tube. 10 minutes work. Done! Thanks for your clear and informative video.
En mi caso mi lavadorsa frigidaire, llenaba correctamente al nivel asignado, pero no iniciaba el ciclo de llenado y era debido a que la parte "electrica" del switch estaba defectuosa, no mandaba la señal al timer para que el ciclo iniciará
Thanks master direction to your channel sir
I’ve watched about 3 of your videos today because my washer was overfilling and I didn’t want to bother my landlord on a weekend. You made everything so easy to learn, I just pulled off the front panel and cleaned some gunk out of the water pressure tube and so far so good! I feel like such a bada** for being able to fix it myself, thank you so so much for your videos!
My washer machine doesn't keep the water and I have changed the drain pump but still
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Very helpful
Thanks! I may give this a try on my lg tromm, which is under-filling.
Really helpful. Great video.
Thank you! Our water pressure tube was plugged and you helped us to simply clean and repair it ourselves! Perfect!
Thank you very much in my case the hose was plug up cleaned everything included contacts and everything works perfect. Maytag Performa
Thanks for the video! Where can I get manuals and schematics for a front load washer Frigidaire affinity?
This is a very good instructional video. Very clear and concise instructions on an otherwise tricky subject. I'm having the overfill issue at the moment. One thing I did not see or hear is the multi-meter setting you are using, it's entirely possible I missed it and need to watch it again, which I'm about to do now. Could you list those setting in your comments. Some of us are idiots when it comes to using a multi-meter. Thanks again Bill, keep up the great work!
Resistance/continuity
It's the best video in UA-cam for checking ,testing & understanding the pressure switch..
Great vid but how should i set the multi-meter up please ???
Set it to 120 volts
set to 200 ohms (the horse shoe shaped icon)
Thanks mine is a defy laundromaid. Had such a problem
Thank you for you trouble shooting videos. I was able to troubleshoot my Maytag LAT8704AAE washer that suddenly stopped filling. First UA-cam video said it was the water control valve, so I ordered it. Then I found your troubleshooting videos on the water control valve and the pressure switch. Checked the WCV it tested good. Proceeded step by step testing the PS (after I finally learned to open my machine) was confused everything tested good, even the “blow” test on the tube, but plugged the washed in a tested and it started filling. As it filled I noticed something white with a blue stripe floating in the water. Appears that a piece of Teflon tape was clogging the PS and the blow rest dislodged it.
Thank you, I cancelled the $90 part at this time, but I probably need in the future as we purchased the machine in 1994.
Thank you sir! Your video was spot on. It wasn’t anything electrical at all. I simply checked the pressure sensor hose and sure enough, it was plugged. After I cleared it, the washing machine returned to it’s normal function. Thank you again for your helpful video. Cheers!
Thank you thank you thank you so so so so much, the repairman didn't show up but I managed to blow out the debris and now I have a perfectly normal working washing machine. May you find ease in all you do :-)
Thank you very nice
I salute you! Thank you for teaching how to test a water level pressure switch. Many people just tell to replace the switch to fix the error codes 0E and 1E.
Thanks, you gave me the confidence to take it apart and realize that the hose had just fallen off
Hi mate, i have a problem. I have a front loading zanussi fls-571c thats running on a manual timer control. The problem is it spins, it rinses. But it doesn't wash. After filling up water, the water stops and the timer clicks but no washing starts and no voltage on the capacitor either that starts the motor but voltage present during rinse and spin about 400V plus. After the rinse or spin completes, the capacitor voltage drops to zero instantly. Could that be a capacitor fault? Or something else? Please help.
Nice video, the only thing I would have liked better was if you had shown the schematic that shows which contact on the pressure switch does what.
well thought out great video!
Is there a way to clean our the small container on the side of the tub that where air pressure for the load size comes from? There is all kinds of soap debris in that container that is getting pushed up into the pressure hose. Great videos btw!
What settings you put your voltmeter at? What is 3 or 5 in your voltmeter tester? Ohms what exactly you get the readings from?
Great video. Thanks!
Thanks Bill,,, perfect instructions for an annoying problem on an annoying appliance
This video was super helpful! I do have another question. My washer will only overfill when the temp is on eco warm, warm, or hot, but will not overfill on cold. Any ideas? I already replaced the water valves. I have a Samsung top load wa456 washer. Thanks in advance
Thanks for the video any idea what would make the washer drip water into the tub after you do a load about a pint to a quart a hour Thanks
So my washer just filled up and started working. Like normal. Door lock light on. Then....i here the door open and water flowing out the washer. Would this be from a bad water pressure switch? Going to troubleshoot now as you showed.
What do u set the multimeter at
Thanks Bill for the video -- well done. My issue was the air chamber (I have a front loader). It was backed up and blunting the pressure switch. The machine is purring like a kitten now and I am a happy camper. It feels good to finally have the washer machine working.
I have a Top loading Kenmore washer. It overfills on the rinse cycle only. I cleaned and checked the hose. I cleaned and checked the inlet valve. I tried to clean the air dome with a pipe cleaner and air canister but it’s hard to get in there. I also blew into the pressure switch and it clicks. Any advice?
Thank you.
So this test is with the machine plugged in right
Great video!
I have a question I am so hoping you can help me with. Commercial top load older Speed Queen washer. It will, with no rhyme or reason dump gallons of water on to the floor. Clothes are completely spun out, pump has been replaced, not coming from drain back-up, hoses all good. Works beautifully most times, but every so often does this " dump the water trick"
happens. There will be water in the cabinet and its hard telling where it came from. Pressure switch is working fine.
Wondering if this could be the solenoid occasionally getting stuck. If so, is there anyway to test?
I love this machine, but I'm loosing sleep over it!
I don't normally make online comments but it would be shameful of me not to thank you. I have spent countless hours downloading manuals and watching videos and replacing parts and was ready to give up and buy a new washing machine and then I watched your video. I had it narrowed down to an obstruction in the pressure chamber but saw that it was fused to the tub and had no idea how to get to it to clear it. Blew through the hose a few times as you suggested in your video and I could hear it clearing and there was a very foul smelling odor. Running a load of wash right now and it made it to the rinse cycle :)
Can't thank you enough!
Hello Bill Just found your channel, lots of neat stuff. I have a GE washer that will not fill with cold water on regular or perma press but cold water comes thru on the rinse cycle. Any ideas what wrong?
Thanks
Mike
Good job right to the point ! we didn't have to learn your dogs name about your daughters wedding ect ! Thankyou ! expertly done !
Bill my washing machine will add hot water on certain cycles and not all of them. Is this a control board issue?
Hello sir.thanks for sharing the video. I have a problem with my washer.the water vavle keeps operating whenever I turn ON the machine without even starting yet. I had clean up the hose. I also created some pressure to the switch but the valve wasn't closing. what else could be wrong? is it my pressure switch...? need some advice from u.thank you
My washing machine is fixed! Thank you so much for posting these detailed videos. You helped me diagnose and fix a broken lid switch (diff video) and obstructed water pressure tube.
hi
this switch control also water out from machine?
i have one machine which start water pump eject wather and stop with the water inside - no finish to take out all the water
Nice, thank y!
Last week I watched one of your videos and replaced a part of the washing machine. After two cycles it stopped working. It overfilled and did not start washing. I saw this video today and decided to check the pressure switch but the moment that I so the hose, it had unplugged. Thanks so much for your videos.
Excellent video. Good explanation. I'm sure that if the hose is broken or has a leak, the air pressure will never reach the sensor.....I think that should be mentioned as well showing how to test the hose for air leaks. Thanks for this videos. Good work.
Accidentally left the selector switch on low water level but wanted the higher water level. Switching to the higher level continues on low and does not switch. How do I fix it so it will go to high?
Thank you!
MY 1995 Whirlpool water level diaphragm switch tested bad because when empty, contacts V & P showed about 3 ohms resistance instead of zero and sometimes would over fill the tub onto the floor! I FIXED IT by spraying electronics contacts cleaner into around the plunger/spring area and lightly blowing in and out on the hose to get the switch to click on and off then waited for the spray to evaporate and now it reads Zero ohms and no longer over fills!
Good luck! Avoid buying a new one!
Thank you. I was just about it replace my inlet valve when found your video. My lg was giving a inlet error. I checked the solonids with a multimeter as described in other videos and they were all giving no signal. then watched your video and looked over at the pressure valve and spotted the pipe was completely popped off the unit. pushed back on and working fine with no errors. Still not sure why I got no reading from the solonids on the water inlet though. works fine now so I don't care lol
So when you blow air, you connecet the two outside terminal and it shows continuity. This means the water valve gets shut off.
Open reading between two terminals means the water valve is open.
My Lg shows continuity between the outside terminals. When I blow air into the tube. Nothing happens, absolutely nothing happens with any terminals. I have 6 of these switches. They all do the same thing. It is hard to believe that all 6 are bad. Crazy as fuck.
Hi Bill,
Great video!
Is this the same for a front load washing machine?
Thank you, we were able to just blow out the pressure switch valve and the new (used) washer is working!
I have a whirlpool wtw57esvw1 and I pooped top like you did and hooked little hose to sensor and didn’t hear a click. What should I do next? I don’t know how to remove case of washer. Hose looks like new. Not hard or dirty. Any help would be great. My agitator comes on immediately and fills with water. Filled almost to top
thanks' for all your videos Bill, those are helpful you are with God now, thanks for everything and blessings for for all your family. thanks, thanks thanks thanks,,,,
When a washer with a similar pressure switch underfills (by design, to keep the water stored in reservoirs from ending up in water reclamation plants) to the degree that the washer can't really wash, would using a longer hose fix the problem?
Hi Bill, thanks for your video's, they're very informative. I'm having a problem with the cold fill on my old Kenmore. I turn it on and I'm barely getting any cold water fill. I replaced the hot/cold solenoid / valves, but it's still doing the same thing. It fills with the hot water though with no problem. My question is, if the problem was the pressure switch, wouldn't it be happening with both the hot and the cold?
my LG washing machine have twin pumps ,cleaned filter EO code still coming up ...won't drain ..tested motors 1 at 146 omh the other 137 omh .pumps don't start when on spin drain cycle ???
Following up on my comment earlier on overfilling it was the water pressure switch. Video seems spot on.BUT part is obsolete so I replaced my blue switch on my bendix with an identical brown part off late father's older! Hoover? machine.(All numbers on switches same) Now works ok BUT... underfills!! My question are these parts interchangeable? Only other thing I did was shorten the hose by an inch for other reasons Trying to work out why it's registering too much pressure? Machine works brilliant now otherwise? Any ideas anyone?
Greetings from Greece. My washing machine (an old Candy model) fills with water, a few minutes after the washing is completed, although I shut it off, unplug it and turn the water supply off. What do you think about it? How can I fix it?
Hey Bill, I have a question. Samsung front washer. The original problem was that the washer was full of foreign substances such as sand, so the drain did not work. After cleaning, I changed the drain pump and now the drain works well. However, a little bit of foreign matter still comes out. The problem is that the drain continues without stopping and doesn't go on to the next cycle. However, in test mode it works fine. Advice please.
I'm watching the video a second time to review the readings you're getting. I'm assuming the washer is unplugged and the tests your running is for continuity, correct? I'm assuming this because the electrical plate is behind/above the washer and it's not plugged into it. Just a suggestion, and I think you made a point of this in an earlier video from the series, I believe you should make a point in each video of telling the viewer to unplug the washer. Someone with relatively no repair experience may not realize you are testing for continuity, with the washer unplugged. I very well may be wrong though....
I have a Maytag washer model # LAT9593AAW that is blowing the fuse in the control panel. I replaced the the timer assembly and it is still doing it. I have continuity between the the hot and neutral terminals that plug into the wall outlet whenever the machine is in operation mode no matter what part of the cycle I’m dialed into except for the OFF position. When I remove one of wires from the water pressure switch part # 2073612 or if I blow into the pressure switch I no longer have continuity. Do you think I should replace the pressure switch