Fixing A Kenmore/Whirlpool Washer That Is Leaving Clothes Wet!

Video shows how to fix a Kenmore Washing machine that is leaving the clothes wet after the spin cycle. The video shows how to replace the load level sensor switch which is part number W10177795/W10292584/WPW10292584. When the load level switch is malfunctioning the washing machine will fill and agitate at the same time as well as rinse the cloth with water after the spin cycle leaving the cloth drenched. The washer in video is a Kenmore 800 series washer.
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[@TamiC953]

I have the same Kenmore 800. It's 15 years old and has had this same part fail 3 times. The first time I paid for service, the second time my husband fixed it, and the third time--today--you and I did it! Thank you for the help and the confidence booster!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Wow awesome! Aside from this issue this is a great machine! Good job on doing it yourself!

[@PatrickCorrigan-uf9sb]

Kudos to you. Your description of the problem is exactly what my Whirlpool washer was exhibiting. Switch took two days to get from Amazon 15 minutes to change. Thanks again.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Your welcome! Glad to help!

[@1966425]

I've had this switch replaced twice on our Kenmore 800. The first time it cost $300 for the part and labor from Sears. The second time it was under warranty. Now it's starting to do it again but now I should be able to do it myself thanks to your video. Thanks.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad to help!

[@jenniferpearce1052]

Not only is this my model, it is the _exact_ same problem my machine has. What is weird is that the machine has had this problem off and on since it was about 6 months old. Usually, running a load in something other than "normal" would get it back to working properly again, but not this time! Thank you so much!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Your welcome! Glad you were able to find the video helpful

[@avnut7]

You are awesome! I've been having this issue with my Kenmore 800 for about a year! Thank you so much!!!!!

[@jimsavage7081]

I have the 500 series washer and dryer set that I have kept as a spare washer and dryer just in case my Maytag’s go out and you’re video was very helpful and useful

[@tonyamayfield823]

Same here…would like to know if I need to buy the part?

[@no1nice]

If anyone has a problem with this washing machine not filling up with water,this part will fix that also..Thanks dude👍

[@saliouba9888]

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[@TrevorBennati-jh2zm]

I have the 500 series that is having this problem. It looks a little different. Could you help me figure out which part I need?

[@kenliesener5874]

Thanks for the show-how video. With your guidance, it took about 5 minutes to fix the problem after I received a refurbished part from Amazon. Otherwise, I would have nearly torn the whole washer down chasing the bad part.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome! Glad to help!

[@patrickkelmartin9547]

Can you send me a link to this part?

[@dporrasxtremeLS3]

@@DuctTapeMechanic Thanks for these Videos! You are an Excellent Instructor! Subscribed!

[@ArnulfoAstudillo]

You are very and knowledgeable, I thank you for the information.

[@tomdalziel2818]

Awesome video. My Kenmore 800 (looks exactly the same) would start adding water and agitating immediately when starting a new cycle, so I will replace the senser switch. Yesterday, it stopped spinning and agitating. Have you done a video on fixing that issue with this direct drive model Kenmore? I'm hoping so, your video is excellent!

[@CaroleVerhey-yl4bz]

Thank you for your video! I got the remanufactured part and installed it, problem fixed. Unfortunately after 4 washings, it started doing the same thing. The part was covered by a warranty so the vendor supplied a replacement. Worked fine, only for 4 washings. The vendor has supplied another replacement stipulating that this is the last time he will do so. Can this many remanufactured parts go bad, or is there another problem causing it as the vendor has suggested?

[@raulrobles2961]

My 800 series has a washer cycle selector switch. But doesnt have hose going to it. It goes to pressure switch. So do i replace the pressure switch since the hose is connected to it

[@Schroonman]

Great video sir, thank you! I swapped out the part and it instantly fixed the agitator problem (it used to start agitating as soon as I started the cycle) but after my first load, that extra, unwanted rinse happened again and the clothes were wet in a pool of water. What could be the problem and how do I fix it? Thank you in advance for your help!

[@brianpulley8652]

Any ideas on why this happens with the Kenmore 500 series?

[@EverymanJWL]

Thanks for this video!!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad to help!

[@kylebrunnett447]

This video is really helpful, but make sure you take off the cover before ordering the part. My Kenmore 800 series looks exactly the same as the one in the video from the outside but the load sensor is a little different (the sensor is behind the temperature control knob and is clearly marked with the part number)

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Good tip!

[@jpvjppv5246]

Exactly my issue. Thanks

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad to help

[@shivamarora7123]

Hello, I have a GE S3700 washer. It was shaking badly and just stopped working. Now, it's not even turning on. What should I do now? Please help!!!

[@Chino30040]

this a problem i have with my maytag Centennial washer end of cycle clothes drenched with water still is this the same fix for that?

[@teaspoon6942]

I have the same washer, it recently started doing 2 rinse cycles even if knob is set to 1 rinse. It continues to the 2nd rinse after first finishes as if the knob was flipped but isn't Do you have a video on repair?

[@Cheycbaker]

Would this be the same for a series 500?

[@jessebryant9494]

Ive caught mine doing this. Go to start and instead of filling it goes straight to agitate then wants to add a shot of water right at the end. But not every time. At the moment its doing alright but unlike before, it continues to "walk" backwards to the wall even with cushion wedges. I was getting ready to check the level even tho its self leveling. Could the excess shaking be due to the same part malfunction?

[@ferminrosa9620]

Thanks very useful 🙏

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Your welcome!

[@nigelhosein7822]

Hey I have a whirlpool and it's not spindrying any thoughts

[@BarackPeled]

I have a Whirlpool that looks the same from the outside but completely different under the panel, with only one large control panel behind the master program arbitrator that the pipe and similar plugs go into' along with many other cables, 4 of which are controlling the 4 smaller buttons. is there a different video to deal with a machine that spins but leaves the clothes drenched?

[@jlamb199]

@DuctTape Mechanic Hi DTM. How did you determine it was a bad load sensor switch versus a bad drain pump? In both cases everything works but the clothes are just left REALLY wet. I replaced a drain pump once already and not looking forward to it again, even though it was a relatively simple fix.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

I took the cover off and bypassing the lid switch and then watched the entire cycle (this is how I test these type of machines). Everything worked fine, including the drain, except that after the spin cycle the machine would add more water then come to a stop effectively leaving all the cloth wet.

[@jlamb199]

@@DuctTapeMechanic Ok then, I'm gonna fly blind and just try it your way, and replace THIS part. Looks simple enough. These Kenmores are so great, aren't they? The one I had before this one was a brown BEAST and it lasted over 35 years!! It would probably STILL be running if I could have tolerated the look of it!! EVEN THIS one is coming up on the 30 year mark I think. Anyway, thanks for your video & for your fast reply. I'll subscribe and I'll let you know THAT I fixed it, (AGAIN)!! 😂 Peace, Judy

[@joeKisonue]

​@DuctTape Mechanic ha ha, that's exactly what I did years ago. Somewhere there's a video of the drum in spin cycle. Danger! 😂

[@raulrobles2961]

Question. Isnt it suppost to add water on the 2nd rinse cycle? Or am i wrong?

[@jonathanrosado7003]

I am having this same issue of my machine leaving my cloths wet. Kenmore Series 500. I caught it in the act, it completes spin cycle, and then rinses my cloths again! Its driving me nuts. Do you think it would be the same issue as this 800 series? I am so tired of hand wringing drying my cloths enough so I can put it in the dryer. Let me know if you think its the same issue and if its would be the same process. THANKS!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

I am fairly certain it js the same thing. You might have a different part number so just make sure you order the exact same load selector switch that is on your machine.

[@mrs.monge2019]

I have a Kenmore 80 Series doing the exact same thing. Do you think it could possibly be the same issue? I'm struggling to do laundry every day and so is my daughter. It sucks trying to wring everything out by hand!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

It's not the same issue because the kenmoee 80 series washer does not have this part. Most likely your washer is not spinning due to two main reasons; the lid lock mechanism is bad or the clutch is bad. I have a video on this type of washer on my channel as well! Hope that helps

[@zcamaroz1981]

Hi i got a kenmore 800..was overload and after that won't fill water again

[@chrishoyle6238]

I think I need a clutch for my GE washer. Where do you buy new appliance parts at?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Amazon or appliancepartspro

[@jlamb199]

I just managed to take my Kenmore S-80 apart. The pressure hose is attached to the far left dial to choose the load size. Completely different than the S-800 and having read the schematic and it doesn't tell me where the load sensor switch is located. Could it possibly called something else on the older models?... or am I gonna hafta break down and call in a guy to fix this? Nahhh, I don't give up that easy!! Lol Thanks again, DTM! Judy

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

It's possible that your particular model doesn't have a load sensing switch. It's hard to diagnose without actually seeing it. If it doesn't have a load sensing switch it could be that your washer is not spinning leaving the cloth wet (most of the time a worn clutch can cause that).

[@jlamb199]

@@DuctTapeMechanic Thank you for the extra info! It's definitely spinning through all cycles with no water left in the tub, so before I attempt anything to do with the clutch I'm going to clean the drain pump, clean out the hoses and PRAY. I don't know if that will solve the problem but it probably needs to be done anyway...(A couple of weeks ago I washed one of those memory foam bath mats and it got DESTROYED!! I completely forgot about that!) I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR ADVICE! Thank you. Judy

[@joeKisonue]

Ive worked on this part before on a machine. The hose was all full of black crud.

[@robw992000]

My washer is doing what your saying in video but I dont think it is spinning correctly. It's really slow and stops after 20 seconds then adds more water. Its also making weird noises during spin. Do you think it's the pressure switch? I was thinking it's the coupler. I will probably just order both. Thanks in advance

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

If it was the coupler it would not spin at all. Most likely has the same issue as in the video they are notorious for this

[@Proverbs1711]

@DuctTape Mechanic, I was hoping you could help me out. I have the same machine, but am unable to find the model number. Could you tell me where to find it.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

If you lift up the lid and look where the water comes out when the machine is filling there should be a label there

[@Proverbs1711]

@@DuctTapeMechanic You saved me. God bless you.

[@JSmith-Not-Smythe-Dear]

This washing machine looks similar to the Maytag Centennial top load washing machine model number: MVWC6ESWW

[@christineleary1688]

Hi! Sounds exactly like what my Amana is doing. Would mine have the same stuff behind the top? It has 6 LED lights on that top part

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

No this only applies to older direct drive washing machine. You you have VMW style washer. Does it spin?

[@christineleary1688]

@@DuctTapeMechanic yes, it’s spinning but and tub drains but clothes are so heavy and waterlogged

[@Chino30040]

​@christineleary1688 i have same issue with a maytag Centennial

[@VIPER410]

Do you know anything about ge doing the same thing?

[@guerosvt]

On mine it was the drain hose

[@patrickkelmartin9547]

Replaced the switch with the part you suggested but unfortunately it didn’t work…any tips on what my steps should be? Maybe a bad pump?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

You machine is still leaving cloth wet?

[@patrickkelmartin9547]

@@DuctTapeMechanic yes, still wet. I’m thinking one of my kids socks could be clogging it up. I watched a load yesterday and it does drain a little bit, but not a lot.

[@patrickkelmartin9547]

@@DuctTapeMechanic turns out it was a sock, but wasn’t stuck in the impeller like I thought it was. Was wedged between the steel drum and the plastic basin. Thanks for the video series though, very helpful love learning about how to fix this stuff.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

@@patrickkelmartin9547 Great work! It's a good machine definitely worth repairing!

[@raulrobles2961]

If towels are being left wet could this be the issue? If i have it on 2nd rinse cycle will it wet it again then spin it out?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

It's supposed to add water and then spin on the second cycle, but when the switch /sensor in the video is bad it will add water even after the spin.

[@raulrobles2961]

Okay got it. Going to test it out. Thanks for answering promptly

[@mariesalazar320]

What is the part name ?

[@angxl_audios7163]

Usually this problem is the clutch but this too..

[@williamjones6451]

I have that washer mine won't fill with water

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Will it not fill with either hot or cold water? If it fills with hot water and not with cold (or vice versa) then most likely it is the valves. If it doesn't fill at all then it could be the load sensing switch or the lid switch ( this washer stops filling if lid is open)

[@DavidLopez-po6pb]

THANKS NOT MUCH VIDEOS ABOUT THIS

[@freeamerican2382]

I have a whirlpool washer with that exact issue, will the fix be the same as that Kenmore?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Yes. Whirlpool is actually the manufacturer for kenmore