How to Repair Washing Machine Not Filling with Enough Water

Is your washing machine not filling up with enough water? Then this article is for you.

To find the cause of the problem, simply check each of the components listed in this article, and you should be able to find the cause and fix it.

Let’s get started.

Water Hoses

The best place to start is to check the water hoses. The hoses are connected to the water supply and the washing machine. If they become blocked or kinked, water can be stopped from entering the washing machine.

Here’s how to check if the water hoses are functioning correctly:

1. Check that the water faucets are turned on correctly.
2. If the faucets are turned on, check your hoses for any kinks or leaks that could be stopping water from flowing through them. If you find any damage, the hoses will need to be repaired or replaced.
3. If the hoses are ok, turn the water faucets off and disconnect the hoses at both the faucet and the washing machine.
4. Once removed, take out the small filtering screen that is located on the water-supply end of the water hose. You can then inspect the screen for any signs of dirt or debris that are blocking them. If nothing is blocking them, check to see if they are damaged in any way, and if so, you’ll need to replace them.
5. If the screens are ok, you should attempt to run water through them to double-check there are no blockages. If the hoses are working correctly, move on to checking the next component.

Water Inlet Valve

The next component to check is the water inlet valve. The water inlet valve opens and allows water into the washing machine when required, so if it is defective, your washing machine won’t fill up with enough water.

To check the water inlet valve, you need to:

1. Turn the power off to the washer.
2. Locate the water inlet valve (check your manual if necessary).
3. Check the solenoids with a multimeter to ensure they have continuity.
4. If they don’t have continuity, you’ll need to replace the valve.
5. If they do have continuity, it is most likely working fine, and you can move on to checking the next component.
6. Once replaced, check to see if the problem has been solved, and if not, move on to checking the next component.

Lid Switch

The next component to check is the lid switch. The lid switch turns your washing machine off when the lid is not closed correctly during a cycle to prevent water from leaking out. Sometimes it can become faulty and stop your washer from working, including not filling up with enough water.

Here’s how to check the lid switch:

1. Turn the power off to the washing machine if you haven’t already.
2. Locate the lid switch (check your manual if necessary).
3. Once you’ve located the switch, you will need to remove it.
4. Once removed, check the switch for continuity with a multimeter.
5. If the lid switch has no continuity, you will need to replace it. If it does have continuity, it is fine, so move on to checking the next component.
6. Once replaced, check to see if the problem has been solved, and if not, move on to checking the next component.

Selector Switch

Most makes and models of washing machines allow you to select the temperature of the water you want for the wash and rinse cycles. The selector switch is one of the components in your washing machine that helps make this happen by telling the water inlet valve to open the hot or cold water inlets so that you get the correct amount of water at the right temperature.

To check the selector switch, you need to:

1. Make sure the power is still turned off.
2. Locate the terminals on the selector switch, and then use a multimeter to check them for continuity.
3. If the switch has no continuity, you will need to replace it. If it does have continuity, it is fine, so move on to checking the next component.
4. Once replaced, check to see if the problem has been solved, and if not, move on to checking the next component.

Water Level Pressure Switch

The next component to check is the water level pressure switch. This component is connected to the same circuit that controls the water inlet valve and tells the valve to close when the water level is at the correct level.

To check the water level pressure switch, you need to:

1. Make sure the washing machine is still turned off.
2. Locate the water level pressure switch (consult your manual if necessary).
3. Check the water level switch for continuity with your multimeter (you can find the correct terminals with the wiring schematic for your model of the washer).
4. If the switch has no continuity, you will need to replace it. If it does have continuity, it is fine, so move on to checking the next component.
5. Once replaced, check to see if the problem has been solved, and if not, move on to checking the next component.

Timer

The timer sends a signal to the water inlet valve so that it knows when to open and close during a cycle. If it becomes defective, your washer might not fill up with enough water.

To check the timer, you need to:

1. Make sure the washing machine is still turned off.
2. Locate the timer (consult your manual if necessary).
3. Check the timer for continuity with your multimeter (you can find the correct terminals with the wiring schematic for your model of the washer).
4. If the timer has no continuity, you will need to replace it. If it does have continuity, it is fine and not the source of the problem.
5. If you still haven’t found the cause of the problem, you will need to call a qualified technician to come and give your washing machine a full inspection.