Washer will not stop filling automatically

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My maytag washer will not stop filling automatically but will stop when I shut it off at the timer manually.

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Here are your parts
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/modelsearch.aspx?model=PAV5158AWW

Sounds like a problem with your water level switch (Item 5 in Section 5)

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.

  1. Gunk blocking water from entering the tube. Remove the tube at the switch and blow into it to clear the plug.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Note: That you may be able to stop it by blowing into then tubing and it may still be no good as it needs too much pressure to activate the switch.
So iof the tubing is OK replace the switch.

Note: Being able to shut it off by the timer points to the switch rather than the water valve.

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Here are your parts
Replacement parts for MAYTAG PAV5158AWW WASHER-TOP LOADING | AppliancePartsPros.com

Sounds like a problem with your water level switch (Item 5 in Section 5)

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.

  1. Gunk blocking water from entering the tube. Remove the tube at the switch and blow into it to clear the plug.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Note: That you may be able to stop it by blowing into then tubing and it may still be no good as it needs too much pressure to activate the switch.
So iof the tubing is OK replace the switch.

Note: Being able to shut it off by the timer points to the switch rather than the water valve.

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Thanks,
I found that the tubing had worked loose from the pressure switch. This was probably from several violent jerks of the wash tub when loads were unbalanced. Reattached tubing and switch works as it is supposed to.

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You are welcome

And thanks for getting back to us. Now when others search for a similar problem they will see what actually worked instead of just suggestions about what could be the cause.

If it happens again cut about half an inch off the end before reinstalling it or put a zip tie/clamp around it.