Nothing is worse than putting a load of dirty clothes in your washer only to discover that there isn’t any water in it. Certain components that compose your washer may have become defective, which causes your washer to not fill with enough water during operation.
List of the parts of the washer that need to be checked
Timer
The water inlet valve receives a signal from the timer telling it when to open and lock during a cycle. Your washer might not be able to fill up with enough water if it becomes an issue. Here is a simple solution to check if your timer has become defective:
- Check to see if the washing machine is still off.
- Find the timer.
- Using your multimeter, check the timer for continuity.
- The timer must be replaced if there is no continuity. If there is continuity, everything is great, and it is not a problem.
- Call a skilled technician from Kenmore Best Appliance Repair Pro to come and give your washing machine a thorough inspection if you still haven’t determined the source of the issue.
Water Hoses
Checking the water hoses is the best place to begin. The water supply and the washing machine are both connected by hoses. Water flowing into the washing machine can be interrupted if there’s an issue with the hoses. Here are simply troubleshooting methods if there’s an obstruction in your water hose:
- Verify that the water faucets are properly switched on.
- Check your hoses for any kinks or leaks that might be preventing water from flowing through them if the faucets are on. The hoses will need to be repaired or replaced if you discover any damage.
- If the hoses are in good condition, switch off the water taps and unplug the hoses from the washing machine and the faucet.
- After being taken out, remove the tiny filtering screen from the water hose’s supply end. The screen can then be examined for any indications of dirt or other obstructions. If nothing is obstructing them, examine them for damage; if so, you’ll need to replace them.
- If the screens are in good condition, you should try to run water through them to make sure there are no obstructions. Continue examining the following component to see if the hoses are functioning properly.
Lid Switch
The lid switch is the next element to be examined. In order to stop water from leaking out during a cycle, the lid switch turns off your washing machine when the lid is not properly closed. Your washer may occasionally stop working because of a malfunction, such as when it doesn’t fill up enough.
- If you haven’t already, turn the washing machine’s power off.
- Find the lid switch. You can also check the manual if you have trouble with this step.
- The switch needs to be taken out after you’ve found it.
- After removal, use a multimeter to check the switch for continuity.
- You’ll need to get a new lid switch if the old one doesn’t have continuity. Proceed to check the next uninspected component to see if there is continuity.
- Check to determine if the issue has been resolved after the replacement, and if not, check the next component.
Water Level Pressure Switch
One should also check the water level pressure switch. The same circuit controls the water inlet valve as this component, which instructs the valve to close when the water level is appropriate.
- Check to see if the washing machine is still off.
- Find the water pressure level switch (consult your manual if necessary).
- Use your multimeter to check the continuity of the water level switch (you can find the correct terminals with the wiring schematic for your model of the washer).
- The switch must be replaced if there is no continuity. Continue inspecting the following component if there is continuity.
- Check to determine if the issue has been resolved after the replacement, and if not, check the next component.
What causes a washer not to fill with enough water?
If you’ve gone through the components listed above but don’t have the necessary equipment to check whether the parts are defective or not, you can refer to the list below on what issues may be in your washer.
Water pressure is too low
Check if your water pressure is stable. The machine won’t fill if the pressure coming towards your home is too low. Clogged or leaky pipes could cause your home’s low water pressure. There may also be issues with the municipal water supply, which you might need to verify if there’s a scheduled water service interruption soon.
Faulty main control board
You should inspect your washer to see if your washer model uses a control board rather than a timer. Checking the control board to see if it is operating is difficult. However, you can examine it for obvious indicators of damage like burn marks or worn-out parts. A damaged board should be replaced.
Defective timer
The timer instructs the machine when to proceed through cycles and is an essential component. When the timer is defective, your machine may not fill with enough water or may even stop in the middle of a cycle. You can refer to the previous portion of this article for troubleshooting methods for a faulty timer in your washer.
Some solutions mentioned in this article may differ in the type of washing machine model you have. You may need to constantly check the user manual to locate certain components in your device before starting the repair procedure. Regardless, it is still recommended to call on a professional to assess your washer issues today. If you are having trouble finding a solution to your washer problems at home, you may need to consider availing a washer repair service.