The washer keeps filling past where it should stop. I had it on small load and it filled completely full. Now it fills and does nothing else
Here are your parts
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/modelsearch.aspx?model=ETW4400SQ0
Here is a tech sheet
http://www.servicematters.com/docs/wiring/Wiring%20Sheet%20-%208578911.pdf
Since you have had problems with filling my guess would be the water level switch (Item 12 in Section 2).
You could let it fill, then unplug the unit, short the V (common) to the T (normally open) wires together. Tape them up so they cannot short to anything else. Then plug the unit in and give it a try. If it merrily goes into the wash cycle than dollars to donuts the switch is your problem.
The below is just background info:
This switch is actually a pressure switch. It has a tube that runs down to the bottom of the tub, as water fills the tub, air is trapped in the tube. As the water rises, the air pressure in the tube increases until it reaches the switch’s set point then the switch activates turning off the water and starting the agitate.
Possible problems.
- Gunk blocking water from entering the tube. Remove the tube at the switch and blow into it to clear the plug.
- Cracks or holes in the tube allowing the air to escape. Inspect the tube. Also check that it is tight on the switch, if not, cut off half an inch and re-seat it.
- The switch is toast. Get a piece of tubing with the same internal diameter and attach this to the switch. Start a fill, then blow into the tube. You should be able to stop the water flow without blowing very hard.
If you cannot stop it the switch is toast.
In your case the switches normally closed contacts are opening since the water stops but the normally open contacts may not be closing.