Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - ge (Washer Overfilling)
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pyron88
01-02-07, 02:19 PM
Hello everyone. My first post here so please bear with me. I have a ge washer that is over filling. I think it is the water level switch. I took the clear hose loose from the bottom of the tank and blew in it. I hear the switch open and close. When it's filling, I took it loose and water come out of the tank, not stoped up. Is there an adjustment for the level or does the switch just need to be replaced?
Thanks
Thanks
pyron88
01-03-07, 01:39 PM
Just giving myself a bump. Here is the model if that will get me some help, WBXR1060T5WW.
Thanks
Thanks
DIYaddict
01-03-07, 02:13 PM
Welcome to the DoItYourself.com forums pyron88 :)
I refrained from replying b/c I am no pro and since no one has posted yet...
from this site:
http://www.repairclinic.com/0088_11_1.asp#Level1_15
It sounds like you've got the right idea. Though, there's no mention about adjusting. You either have to "clear any obstruction in the tube or replace the water-level switch".
Before doing so though, check out the whole information about overflows (which obviously, you've checked the water-level switch):
"If your washer is overfilling, check these:
Water-inlet valve
Water-level switch
Water-inlet valve
A defect in the water-inlet valve may mean that it's no longer able to shut off completely when the electricity has been turned off to it. If this occurs, the valve may leak and drip water into the clothes tub. In time, the water may accumulate substantially. If this happens, you need to replace the valve.
Water-level switch
A defect--or an obstruction--in the water-level switch may mean that it can't tell the water to shut off. So the machine overflows. This switch senses the water level in the clothes tub. It's usually a diaphragm device with a small, clear tube attached between the switch and the bottom of the washer's outer tub. As the water level in the tub increases, the pressure on the air in the tube increases. When the pressure reaches a certain level, it activates the switch, shuts off the water, and signals the timer to begin the agitate cycle. You can either clear any obstruction in the tube or replace the water-level switch. "
Just thought this information might help you out a little in the meanwhile.
I refrained from replying b/c I am no pro and since no one has posted yet...
from this site:
http://www.repairclinic.com/0088_11_1.asp#Level1_15
It sounds like you've got the right idea. Though, there's no mention about adjusting. You either have to "clear any obstruction in the tube or replace the water-level switch".
Before doing so though, check out the whole information about overflows (which obviously, you've checked the water-level switch):
"If your washer is overfilling, check these:
Water-inlet valve
Water-level switch
Water-inlet valve
A defect in the water-inlet valve may mean that it's no longer able to shut off completely when the electricity has been turned off to it. If this occurs, the valve may leak and drip water into the clothes tub. In time, the water may accumulate substantially. If this happens, you need to replace the valve.
Water-level switch
A defect--or an obstruction--in the water-level switch may mean that it can't tell the water to shut off. So the machine overflows. This switch senses the water level in the clothes tub. It's usually a diaphragm device with a small, clear tube attached between the switch and the bottom of the washer's outer tub. As the water level in the tub increases, the pressure on the air in the tube increases. When the pressure reaches a certain level, it activates the switch, shuts off the water, and signals the timer to begin the agitate cycle. You can either clear any obstruction in the tube or replace the water-level switch. "
Just thought this information might help you out a little in the meanwhile.
pyron88
01-03-07, 09:05 PM
Thanks. I had tried taking the clear hose off at the tub and gently blowing in the hose. It does shut off the water and the cycle does start. As soon as I let the pressure off, water starts in and the cycle stops untill the tank is to full. That's why I wondered about the adjustment. I guess that means that the switch is bad. I do thank you for the help.
Steven
Steven