Whirlpool Washer Won’t Fill Up With Hot/Cold Water or Won’t Stop Filling

A whirlpool washer not filled with cold or hot water is a common story. But worse than that is an overfilling machine that creates a big mess in your kitchen. You’re there with piles of dirty laundry and a thousand questions in your head, like, “why won’t my whirlpool washer fill with hot/cold water?” or “why won’t it stop filling?”

Non-filling and overfilling issues with whirlpool washers are usually the result of a faulty component, such as the inlet hose, hot/cold water valves, lid switch, timer, and electronic circuits. Fortunately, the problem isn’t hard to fix, and most often, it’s as easy as replacing the faulty parts.

If you’re facing the same problem, don’t panic because we’re here to help you figure out what’s behind your faulty appliance and teach you how to repair it.

Whirlpool Washer Won’t Fill Up

There are many reasons why a washing machine won’t fill up with water. Here are four scenarios showcasing why this happens and how to fix it.

Damaged Hose

The most common, and of course, the easiest-to-fix problem refers to the hose connection. So, the first place to check is there.

Pull the washer back to access the hose, supply faucet, and filtering screen at the end of the hose.
Make sure the faucet is on so that it has access to the water supply.
After that, see if you have a faulty or crooked hose. Pull it out from the pipes and observe along its length.
If you’re lucky enough to notice a crimp in the hose, simply put it back in a straight position and if there are any holes, replace the tube or find a way to fix it.
Sometimes it’s not the hose itself but the wire-mesh screen at the end of its attachments. Take it out and clean it until there’s no debris to prevent water flow.
At last, lay the hose end in a bucket, and turn on the faucet to see if there’s enough water pressure.
If there’s still no running water, check the water valve.

Water Valves

The water valve is a sort of attachment that secures the hose to the washing machine and controls the water transfer. So, a faulty water valve means no water input to the tub.

First, make sure the water volume selector is firmly adjusted on the control panel. If nothing’s wrong, use a multimeter to test the valve solenoids for their continuity. If the meter didn’t show the required voltage, you need to replace the whole valve.

The valve lacks electricity power, and the problem doesn’t go after replacing it? Check the lid switch.

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Lid Switch

The lid switch is a safety feature that impedes the electrical circuit while the lid is open. The pin is secured inside the lid and doesn’t activate the valve unless the plug is jammed in its place.

First, check the bolts to see if they’re doing a good job at shutting the lid. Then, access the lid switch beneath the washer’s top. Pull out the wires and check them one by one, using the multimeter.

Timer & Electronic Control

If your Whirlpool washer passed the above assessments, chances are you can spot the issue somewhere in the electrical connections. A good place to start is the timer wiring. Use a multimeter to see if an element isn’t sending power to the timer motor circuit and adjust it if needed.

Whirlpool Washer Won’t Fill Up With Hot Water

If you’re getting the cold water but not the hot water in your washer, there are a few possibilities.

Problem: The hot water valve behind the washer is off.
Solution: The adjustment is as simple as turning the valve on.

Problem: The washing machine is too far from your water heater.
Solution: You can either replace the water heater or open another faucet before turning on the washer. Make sure the facet you’re running is closest to the machine and let it run for two or three minutes. So, the hot water passes through the pipes, minimizing the time it needs to reach the washer.

Problem: The pumping tap is clogged, or it has faulty levers.
Solution: Empty the water tank, remove the tap, and clear all the dirt and debris. Change the levers if necessary.

Whirlpool Washer Won’t Fill Up With Cold Water?

If the cold water is not flowing in your whirlpool washer, you probably have a damaged cold-water valve or cold-water hose. So, to troubleshoot the machine, you should try number 1 and 2 methods.

If nothing changed, maybe the temperature switch is sending false signals. So, the washer flows hot water rather than the cold valve. Use the multimeter to check if the wires have power. If not, replace it.

Whirlpool Washer Won’t Stop Filling

When a washing machine keeps filling the moment it should stop, two different scenarios may apply. It might be either a defective valve or a flawed level switch. Here’s why and how to fix it.

Water Inlet Valve

As we mentioned earlier, the inlet valve acts as a passage that controls the water flow. So, if not in a prime condition, it can interrupt the water cycle. In the same lines, when it fails to function correctly, it can cause overflowing too.

There’s an easy trick to check if something’s wrong with the inlet valve. Turn on the whirlpool washer and watch the tub as it fills with water. Once it is half full, unplug the machine and see whether or not it stops filling.

If the water keeps running, you have a kaput valve, and you should replace it as soon as possible. However, if the water stops running when you pull out the power cord, it’s the water level switch.

Water Level Switch

The water level switch is a pressure-sensitive component designed to control the water mount in the basin. It works with electricity power and an air dome.

When there’s enough water in the basin, the air starts contracting in the air tube and poses some pressure over the diaphragm within the pressure switch. As a result, it disconnects the valve and stops water from further flowing.

Sometimes, there’s an obstruction or leakage at the air dome. In this case, when the water reaches a certain level, the pressure switch doesn’t notice because the impaired air tube can’t keep the compressed air. So, the diaphragm won’t feel it, and the pressure switch doesn’t get the chance to react.

To diagnose this problem, remove the air dome and put it in a bucket full of water. Block its end with your thumb, and blow to the hose. If there are any cracks or leakages, you’ll see bubbles through the water. The blowing method also helps you to check for possible clogs. If you diagnose any issues, replacing the tube would be all you need.

Another possibility is that the pressure control has gone kaput. To make sure of this, you need a multimeter. Otherwise, you should call a professional to detect the problem.

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Final Thoughts

A not filling or overly filled washer is very annoying because it leaves you with a lot of incomplete chores, and at the same time, a great deal of confusion.

The good news is, you can recognize and even fix the trouble by checking the hose, pipes, water level switch, temperature switch, and electrical circuits. Some methods are even as basic as opening the faucet.