GE Washer overfilling

[CynicX]

Hey guys. I did a breif search through your forum and found some useful information but I thought I should just go ahead and ask before I start throwing parts at this thing. I have a GE Washer model : WCSR2090D5WW serial : TG119368G (very very basic model). Its about 2-3 years old. Recently I noticed the pan under my washer filled with water. I cleaned it out while the washer was running. I checked all the lines and the drain. I noticed that the level of the water was extremely high and didnt look like it was going to shut off. I fast forward the dial to its drain/rinse setting. Which it did and it stopped filling. So I started playing with it. It SEEMS that it only wants to over fill on the super setting but the problem is intermitant. Sometimes it will shut off on its own, other times it wont. But it SEEMS that if I turn the dial to Large or Small load sizes it will shut off. What do you guys think would cause an intermitant overfilling problem? I figure since it shut off when rotating the dial to drain/rinse that its not a valve problem. So I guess that leaves me with a sensor or a controller right? What do you guys think? Thanks in advance. Any help is greatly appreciated!!! -Ryan

[Jake]

I would say its a water level switch issue.

Here is a new one for your model, in case you need to order it:
http://www.repairclinic.com/dbimages/00000676/00204755.jpgPressure switch for water fill level (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=1265&N=2205)

Jake

[kevinheap]

I think I have the same problem with my hotpoint model #VBXR1060V1WW serial #LT158762H. Anyone know what part to get?

I refer to the overflowing on high setting problem.

[szm200]

You might have residue buid up in the bottom of the tub where the plastic hose is attached. This is the 5/16 hose that goes to the water level switch. The buildup is usually caused by cheep laundry detergents. You can blow air into it or clean the the hole out where the hose attaches to the plastic box monted on the bottom of the tub.

[Jake]

Yes try what szm200 says, and if its still doing it, here is the part for your model you can order:
http://www.repairclinic.com/dbimages/00000676/00204755.jpgPressure switch for water fill level (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=1265&N=2205)

Jake

[kevinheap]

Jake gave me a site for the instructions on opening a dryer before. Where would I find that site for opening my washer to do the above. I should bookmark it better, I got a new computer. Thanks

[Jake]

Here you go Kevin:
http://www.applianceaid.com/genew.html#new_access
http://www.applianceaid.com/genew2.html

Jake

[kevinheap]

Hope a short thank you post is okay. Your information is great. I really appreciate the help.

[Jake]

Glad to help Kevin.:)

Jake

[kevinheap]

Okay, I used the link Jake supplied to take off the front panel. I found the plastic box with the overflow tube attached. I took off the overflow and the rubber cap that covers an outlet tube for some reason and cleaned both of these orifices out although they seemed clear.

Maybe it was a one time fluke that caused the overflow because it did not do it when I tested it, it was on permanant press though. We are just going to use it and watch it and if it starts to overflow just unplug it and deal with the control switch then if it repeats. Make sense?

[Jake]

Yes, it could be an intermittent switch problem, let us know if it keeps doing it.

Jake

[pdavester]

I have the same washer as the OP, my problem seems to be very similar. Except mine overflows on all settings.

I first cleaned out the tube from the bottom of washer to the pressure switch for water fill level thing at the top. Then I did a spin cycle to clear out the water, then I blew air through the tube (with the bottom still connected). Then I ran it and it worked fine for 2 loads. On the 3rd it overflowed again. I noticed that there is about 1 inch of water in the plastic thing that the tube connects to at the bottom of the washer. Is that normal?

Do I need to replace the pressure switch for the water fill level?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Dave

[george27]

Try here http://www.applianceaid.com/washer_overfilling.html

[CynicX]

Well I FINALLY attempted to fix this thing today...hahah 6 months later. Anywho... I pulled off the tube from both ends and blew compressed air down it. There was a little bit of gunk at the basin end so I cleaned that out. I tested the switch to see if I could blow it open and closed...I could and it was relatively easy. I used my multimeter to varify the connect was being opened and closed. I reconnect the tube firmly on both sides and made double sure of connect with a ziptie. Now here is my question. How do I clean out the part of this pressure system that is intergrated onto the drum that the opposite end of the tube hooks too? It looks like there is some nastiness inside of it but I cant get to it. I did blow thru it with compressed air and I'm currently running a load of laundry with an excessive amount of bleach in it... But I dont think I can clean it any better then that....any ideas? Maybe a load with different chemicals? I'm not to sure what how to clean that thing out...

[CynicX]

Also I'm still a little weary of the pressure switch. I like to do laundry when I walk out the door. Me living in a condo, well thats a horrible idea anymore. So I think I'm going to replace the WLC and the tube....where is the cheapest place to get genuine GE parts. I see a couple links on this forum but I figure I'll ask those in the know...thanks guys...

[Jake]

You can order the water level pressure switch from my link in post#2 here in this thread, and you can also order the pressure switch hose from the same company.

Here it is:
http://www.repairclinic.com/dbimages/00000870/00263042.jpgHose, pressure switch (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=1265&N=279915)

Jake