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WHAT TO DO IF A WASHING MACHINE WON'T FILL WITH WATER?

Although calling a plumber might seem the best thing to do if your washing machine won’t fill up with water, chances are, though, the washer itself is at fault. How do you find out if you need to fix a water supply issue, a leak, or get a new washer altogether?

In this post, we will examine the most common reasons why a washing machine won’t fill with water and offer some easy DIY fixes for troubleshooting the issue.

Why Is a Washing Machine Not Filling With Water?

To make sure you are not damaging your washer with thoughtless actions, inspect the washing machine carefully before applying any hacks or fixes from trustless forums and blog posts. At SMS Appliances, we often have to deal with a washing machine not filling up with water. Most often, the issue is caused by the following malfunctions:

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Clogged filters are another thing that prevents water from getting into the tub. In this case, the fix is simple — remove the filters and make sure there’s no dirt or debris on them.

After the washer filters are clean, reconnect the hoses back to the appliance and plug it back in. Check for leaks to ensure you found the right cause of the problem

When your washing machine won’t fill, it makes sense to suspect hose malfunctions — here are the most common ones:

  • Hoses aren’t well-connected to the appliance — thus, there’s no steady water flow.
  • A kinked hose prohibits water from passing through.
  • Hoses are damaged so water is leaking out instead of making it to the drum.

Depending on the issue you have with the hoses, different fixes apply. If it’s a kink, straightening the hose is all it takes to solve the problem. If there’s visible damage, you need a replacement hose.

Many homeowners are surprised to hear that pressure chamber blockage has something to do with the washing machine not filling with enough water. If there’s too much air in the pressure tubes, the machine will not stop spinning even when there’s no water in the tub.

If your machine can run with no water in it, you can be positive that the pressure chamber is the problem. Removing the air tube and cleaning it thoroughly is an efficient way of troubleshooting the issue.

The solenoid, also known as an inlet valve, is a two-way tube that connects the streams of water from the cold and hot water faucets to the washer. Among all the issues that lead to water supply obstruction, this is the one our technicians have to deal with the most.

The common way to deal with inlet valve malfunctions is to replace the valve. However, the selector settings could be to blame as well — run through them to make sure they are well-adjusted.

Sometimes, fully pressing the control on the panel is an easy and highly efficient fix that allows your washer to fill with water.

How to Fix A Washing Machine That Gets No Water?

If your washer is not filling up with water, your course of action should be determined by the nature of the error. Typically, all problems are connected to either of the following:

  1. Slow water flow (doesn’t affect the function of the appliance);
  2. There’s no flow between the external water supply and the appliance due to an appliance problem.

Once you understand the root cause of your washing machine not filling up with enough water, follow these checklists for dealing with the issue:

Step #1. Unplug the washing machine and disconnect it from the external water supply.

Step #2. Inspect the washer’s fill hoses — they shouldn’t be kinked or damaged.

Step #3. Disconnect the hose from the taps that supply the washing machine with water. Inspect and clean the hose filter screens, and ensure the faucet aerator isn’t blocked; if it has one.

Step #4. Turn off the water supply. Remove the hoses from the washer’s inlet valve. If you get a long-lasting spray of water from the connection, a faulty supply valve is causing the washer filling issues.

Step #5. Call a plumber or a team of repair technicians for repair services if a washer doesn’t fill up with enough water.

Step #1. Check the filter for blockage or clogging. Clean it thoroughly and reattach it to the hose. Run the washing machine to see if the issue is solved.

Step #2. Check the cycle switch integration knob, buttons, or levers and make sure they work. Watch out for buttons sticking and check the lid switch.

Step #3. Assess water level controls. Use a volt-Ohm meter to test the control system. Use the user manual provided by the manufacturer to find out if the reading you get from the meter is within the normal range. If not, you will have to replace the water level switch.

Step #4. Make sure all solenoid valves are fitted into dedicated openings.

Step #5. Consult a professional team of technicians for repair help. Fixing some washing machine water supply issues might be beyond your skillset. For instance, the system might not be getting the right error code, resulting in washing machine filling issues.

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