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washer agitates while filling (whirlpool)

by john s
(toronto on canada)

as soon as the washer is commanded to start, it begins to fill as normal,but the agitator action starts immediately




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Answer

Hi John,

This seems like a water level control problem to me but if you give me your model number I will see if I can find a wiring diagram. If I could find a wiring diagram, I could tell if there were anymore possibilities.


Thank you,
Shawn/administrator

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washer agitates while filling (whirlpool)

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Jul 04, 2010
 Same issue with Whirlpool
by: William

My 10 year old Whirlpool is starting to exhibit the same behavior as described above. It doesn't always occur, however. But it is happening more often - the agitator fires up immediately.
This model number is SM 8280867
Has there been any resolution as to the cause/fix for this? Thanks, Bill

Jul 04, 2010
 Hi William
by: Shawn/admin

This problem is going to be in the water level control or the tube that connects to the control may be partially clogged. I know it is not completely clogged because the washer will overflow but if it is partially clogged the tube can retain pressure essentially fooling the water level control into thinking the tub is full, metaphorically speaking.
Jul 04, 2010
 hard water could be contributing?
by: William

Is it possible that hard water is contributing to the problem? My water softener bit the dust a year ago and replacing it is still on my "to do" list. Could hard water have left a deposit in the tube? I'm trying a could of "loads" using white vinegar to see what happens. Thanks, Bill

PS. thanks for removing my email address also
Jul 04, 2010
 One More Question
by: Shawn/admin

I supposed it could but typically I see hair or grease in the tube. The best thing to do is to take the washer apart and check the tube to see if it is clogged and if not replace the water level control.

One more question when it starts to agitate is the water still entering the tub or is the water not running and it is just agitating without water?

If it is agitating without water then the answer I gave before still stands but if it is running water and agitating at the same time I am not sure. I would need the model number (the one you gave didn?t seem to be correct or at least I couldn?t find info on it). Note that I still believe it is in the water level control but this is not a typical problem so I would like to look at the wiring diagram for you just to be sure so please recheck the model number.


In case you need it this page may help Whirlpool Washer Disassembly
Aug 26, 2010
 Same Problem
by: Marianne

Washer worked great up until this morning. Put some laundry in and started the cycle and the washer immediately started to agitate....but it is also filling as it should be....just with the agitator running. Model # is WTW57ESVW0....and the washer is only about 17 months old.
Aug 26, 2010
 RE
by: Shawn

I took a look at your wiring diagrams and my best guess is there is a timer contact stuck but this will be hard to confirm.
Aug 27, 2010
 Vinegar did the trick for clothes washer
by: Anonymous

I did two empty loads with perhaps 2 cups of vinegar, let it fill, let it sit for a couple of hours, and problem vanished. Apparently it was a hard water issue. I noticed white film in the dish washer also - also removed by placing a bowl of distilled white vinegar in the dish washer.

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