Washer

Washer Repair
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Hello i have a used Maytag that i bought about 3 years ago. Now the problem is that when i put the washer to fill to small or which ever one it does not start the wash it continues to fill and never starts to wash. but it does everything else. What could the problem be.

Thank you,

Zoraida Rodriguez

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Here are your parts includes a wiring diagram
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/modelsearch.aspx?model=pav3300aww

Sounds like a problem with the 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: I am assuming that you can stop the water flow by unplugging or turning off the unit.
If the only way to stop it is to shut off the taps your water valve is shot.

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:slight_smile: Hi, Denman

Thank you so much for your responce it really helps to know what is wrong with the machine. Now i have one more question could it be possible that the water level switch and valve could be damage at the same time. I will do as you indicate in the reply but just wanted to clear this part about the valve. I don’t have my machine professional installed so when i start to fill the machine i insert the hose to the faucet on my sink so the only way the water stops is by me turning the water off. So once i check the swicth and nothing happend does this mean i have to replace both of them?

Thank you,

Zoraida Rodriguez

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Sorry but I do not understand this part "I don’t have my machine professional installed so when i start to fill the machine i insert the hose to the faucet on my sink so the only way the water stops is by me turning the water off"

If you can shut the water off by turning the timer to off or unplugging the unit, then it is probably the water level switch.

If the only way to shut the water off is to shut off the tap then the likely culprit is the water inlet valve.

Re: the valve is not shutting off even when power to it is removed.