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July 27th, 2008, 07:57 PM
#1
[FIXED] Kenmore Series 80 doesn't fill - 110.27822790
At first it was intermittent, and just fiddling with the knobs a few times would get it to fill. Now, it doesn't fill at all. In fact, it starts agitating right away. I assume this means that there is something wrong with the water level sensor? Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks!
Last edited by mikesixtysix; July 27th, 2008 at 08:30 PM.
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July 27th, 2008, 10:14 PM
#2
Took the cabinet off, but not sure what I'm looking at... I see a clear tube right side in the back (if looking at the unit from the front)... hmm. a little help?
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July 28th, 2008, 12:00 AM
#3
Hi,
When you move your water level knob to reset does it start filling with water?
If so, then the problem is in your water level switch, here's the cheapest one I found for your model:
Manufacturer's Number: 3366847


3366847
Jake
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July 28th, 2008, 08:45 AM
#4
Adjusting the water level knob has no effect, it won't fill no matter what settings are selected. It immediately starts agitating when it's turned on.
What is the part that actually detects the water level? Perhaps that's what has gone bad...
Last edited by mikesixtysix; July 28th, 2008 at 08:56 AM.
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July 28th, 2008, 01:13 PM
#5
The part I linked to above is your water level switch that tells it to put water in then start agitating. But I've also seen the timer do this as well.
Take the clear rubber tube off the water level pressure switch and blow through the nipple on the water level pressure switch and you should hear it click. If no click sound then thats the problem, your water level switch. Then you can order a new one from that link above.
Jake
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July 28th, 2008, 02:14 PM
#6
I heard something, but definitely not a click. I'm going to replace this part... I'll let you know how it goes.
Thanks!
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July 28th, 2008, 09:20 PM
#7
Ok, sounds good, yes, let us know how it goes.
Jake
Appliance Repair School 1987-1988
Star Appliance Tech. 2 yrs. 1988-1990
Wards Appliance Tech. 11 yrs. 1990-2001
Sears Appliance Tech. 4 yrs. 2001-Oct. 2005
Jake's Appliance Repair Nov. 2005-present
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July 30th, 2008, 01:05 PM
#8
It worked! Awesome! Thanks Jake, you are the man!
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July 30th, 2008, 07:14 PM
#9
Excellent Mike, good job fixing it.
Jake
Appliance Repair School 1987-1988
Star Appliance Tech. 2 yrs. 1988-1990
Wards Appliance Tech. 11 yrs. 1990-2001
Sears Appliance Tech. 4 yrs. 2001-Oct. 2005
Jake's Appliance Repair Nov. 2005-present
Look-Up & Order Parts
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July 30th, 2008, 07:18 PM
#10
the wife was saying, "just buy a new one"... but i'm glad i checked here first. i don't think they make them like they used to anymore, hopefully i'll get some more good years out of this old girl.
thanks jake
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