Why is my washing machine agitating while filling with water?

Why is my washing machine agitating while filling with water?

Usually when this happens, it is because of the load sense switch. The relay in the switch sticks and allows the washer agitate to before it fills. A simple check is to access the load sense switch and unplugging the wires to it. If the washer still agitates, the problem is most likely a failed timer.

How do I stop my washing machine from filling up with water?

5 Reasons Your Washing Machine Won’t Stop Filling with Water

1. Before Repairing the Washer. If the washer is full of water, run a spin cycle to empty the tub before repairing the washer.
2. Water Inlet Valve.
3. Water Level Switch.
4. Water Level Switch Pressure Hose.
5. Water Pressure.
6. Main Control Board.

What happens when I Fill my washer with water?

Washer fills with water but will not begin to wash (agitate). Rather as soon as tub fills with water, immediately start to drain. As water level goes down, will automatically start to fill again. Continues to repeat fill/drain/fill, but will not wash. If I manually turn dial to spin, washer will drain and spin o.k., but will not begin wash cycle.

When does the Whirlpool washer start to agitate?

One more question when it starts to agitate is the water still entering the tub or is the water not running and it is just agitating without water? If it is agitating without water then the answer I gave before still stands but if it is running water and agitating at the same time I am not sure.

Why does my washing machine agitate before it fills?

Usually when this happens, it is because of the load sense switch. The relay in the switch sticks and allows the washer agitate to before it fills. A simple check is to access the load sense switch and unplugging the wires to it. Then check the operation. I have provided you with the instructions for accessing the load sense switch below.

What to do if your washer agitates while filling the tub?

The best thing to do is to take the washer apart and check the tube to see if it is clogged and if not replace the water level control. One more question when it starts to agitate is the water still entering the tub or is the water not running and it is just agitating without water?

When does the washer start filling with water?

At the start of the wash cycle, as it’s filling with water, the washer will agitate. It then goes through every cycle of the wash and works fine until the spin cycle. During the spin cycle, it will start filling with water.

Why does my washing machine agitate at the beginning of the cycle?

The washer will start to agitate immediately as it is filling with water at the beginning of the cycle. It goes through the cycles fine (although sometimes the timer will click quickly 2 or 3 times between cycles) and then when it reaches the spin cycle the washer will continue to fill with water until the spin cyle ends.

Why does my washing machine keep filling with water?

At the start of the wash cycle, as it’s filling with water, the washer will agitate. It then goes through every cycle of the wash and works fine until the spin cycle. During the spin cycle, it will start filling with water. The water will drain out at the same time but when the spin cycle is finished, the clothes are still very wet.

What kind of Whirlpool washer agitates while filling?

Kenmore 110.29822800. Beginning of every cycle starts with agitator running while filling. Few minutes before spin cyle ends, it begins filling again leveing two inchs of water. Replaced W10187167 Timer and w10104800 Electronic Control.