High Efficiency Washing Machine Water Level Trick

How to trick your High Efficiency Washing Machine into putting more water into the tub during the wash cycle.

[@ChildOfGodYouTube]

The fact I have had to resort to this to solve the low water issue in a washing machine is ludicrous. Every single person that has this issue should file a complaint with Maytag and maybe even move up to a class action lawsuit.

[@maryjane4432]

I was going nuts! We haven’t had it but a year and I swear it gets to be less and less water every time! Makes me so mad. Didn’t even rinse the fabric softener out. Stained my hubs white work shorts with blue all over it

[@levans6185]

it's true with Kenmore for sure--are they made by Maytag?

[@deborahgrysko2427]

It must be a man deciding washing clothes stupidly is a good idea. Buy Speed Queen.

[@thialouise1]

I feel your pain! I have a GE Profile, should've paid attention to the comments that had less complaints about this issue since all of the washers had the same complaint!

[@MAGAMAN]

It's not maytag, it's government and environmental communism. They have done this to all products from clothes washers to dish washer to shower heads and toilets.

[@MuralMan716]

Glad to know I'm not the only one with this ridiculously aggravating problem. I used to do what Diedre does but it takes so long. Today I ran the garden hose into the house to "out smart" the water sensor by adding water. It still took an enormous amount of time to get the water level to where it should be. At least it worked ... dang, I never thought I'd say this....I miss my old washing machine.

[@ramkieffer]

Wonder if we can put four bricks in the bottom of the washer? I’m giving that a try in the am. More to come

[@danielleg2616]

Can this work for Maytag,?

[@Rina-rs6up]

Lol

[@cjb9754]

My wife tried your idea and it WORKS GREAT! Finally, the clothes get cleaner and smell the way the old washer performed. Of all the suggestions on KZbin you win. You are a genius!

[@jhomrich89]

Here's a HE washer trick dont buy one, I'll keep my 1992 maytag till it falls apart and bolt it back together

[@jasonkozdra]

I will never buy one of these sh*t washers ever again.

[@nobsatthistime]

Wanted to do just that until i priced a replacement transmission for my GE Profile Washer it's a 4 hundred dollar part and you have to rip the machine to pieces to replace it. Then you get to think about all the other 18 yr old parts waiting to Fail. And you want us to believe your still using a 26 yr old washer, Ya Sure.

[@muffin2u63]

@@nobsatthistime My sister's washer is the same age and still going.

[@meanreversion6849]

Got screwed once and thankfully I was able to sell it not losing too much money in the process. It was a Maytag (cannot remember the model) and what a waste.

[@pat86able]

@@nobsatthistime I have 4 vintage washing machines.. The oldest being a 1951 Frigidaire.. They all still purr like brand new. Parts are hard to come by.. but you can make them work with more modern parts like the fill valves and water pumps. The washers I have will outlast any junk they make today.. I also have a 1974 Maytag that works well and parts for it are very much still available for it!!

[@Mattjki]

For best results, thoroughly wash clothes before putting in machine.

[@phily191]

Lol pretty much

[@phily191]

Lol pretty much

[@PhoenixRevealed]

...apply directly to the forehead.

[@renatewilson403]

:) :) :) Needed that laugh. so frustrated with this machine !

[@littlemonster7443]

Lol you're right 😂

[@rainydays1105]

Thank you for the tip! I detest these new machines! My white sheets that I have had for years were not getting clean. My habits have not changed. I could rant for days on this stupid invention.

[@ashleyduffiney3747]

Causes me anxiety. I miss my old washer. 😪

[@katie195]

Great tip. I’m going to try it tonight. I hate low efficiency washers. I get “laundry ropes” regardless of how many clothes I wash. I don’t think it gets clothes clean, doesn’t wet them, excessively twists them and I have to literally untie the laundry ropes. I want my old washer back. My water comes from a well. I paid to install my well, pay to have the water pumped from the ground, pay to have it tested, pay to have it cycle through a water softener... and I cannot get enough to clean my clothes?

[@lindaburnette2200]

I hadn’t thought of your tip but I like it. Part of the problem with these HE washers is that most don’t have an agitator to move the clothes from the top of the load to the bottom. I have had mine for over five years and after the first few loads, I was ready to call Sears and have them come get it. I finally figured out that if I did every load on bulky, it would fill the tub with more water. With the bulky setting the washers computer system assumes that the contents of the tub will be larger pieces but not weigh as much. I’ve not had a problem with dry clothes coming out after a wash cycle. I know this original post is a year old but I hope this helps someone?

[@Brookie91]

Thank you for this idea. I often have clothes that have dry spots on them. I use the deep water cycle and extra rinse and it kinda works but I'm definitely going to try bulky instead of normal. The front load HEs are so much better than the top loads

[@mikep5043]

So true about the agitator not moving the clothes from top to bottom. All it does is sit in the same position and wiggle back & forth. Would be great if only I can use the old style agitator (that continually move the clothes downward) in the new machine. At least I know my clothes would get completely wet instead of having to use the deep wash cycle all the time.

[@nancymarotto6887]

Hate the new washers nothing but stress and anxiety

[@wrestlerx8494]

​@Brookie91 I have heard that front load washers can begin to leak after a few years, so many people don't want them for this reason. This is also why some stackable washer/dryers still have a top loading washer on them.

[@melm2284]

I also use the deep water setting

[@TivaC]

Thanks again, I've been using your tip for about 3 months. I also took the lock off of the lid. Simple unscrew. I can check the water level at any time now, as a 'just in case' .....

[@zazmau]

How? Where is the screw?

[@pdpode8978]

Yes how?

[@fewferfev]

@@pdpode8978 Yes, me too, how?

[@getsmartpaul]

Hi, just got a Whirlpool HE washer ! The Latch on the lid can be unscrewed. Did you take it off the lid and then put it in the Latch hole in the washer ? Is there anything dangerous about it ? Besides NOT opening the lid during the SPIN cycle ?

[@user-ki3ng7iy3s]

I was wonder will the washer work if we take the lock off so we can look see what the water level, etc is?

[@bassistguy]

This is one of the reasons I will keep my current washer as long as possible and will repair it as needed until it can't be repaired any longer :).

[@thebewitchinghour831]

That's what brought me here. We've had our Whirlpool 3 cycle Clean Touch since 1996 and our regular repair guy came out 3 weeks ago and said she was dead and there's nothing more he can do for her. Part needed is hard to find and going to cost around $400. I refuse to get a front load due to research about mold settling in it from improper drainage and from what I've read on a ton of reviews, the 'H/E' is out of the question as well. Researching more before I make my decision to stick with a Whirlpool traditional instead of 'H/E'.

[@unknownuser1070]

Service Tech here…. How’s that washer holding up?! 🤣🤣

[@astarisborn9820]

Can you pay someone to make/fabricate the part for you with a 3D printer.

[@virginialeejones1834]

I have an HE machine and I hate it. I can't wait until it breaks down. It doesn't clean clothes. There is no soak cycle. If you fill it an then just leave the lid open, it automatically drains after 10 minutes. I call it my 1984 Doublespeak machine. There is NOTHING High Efficiency about a machine that can take up to 2 hours for a wash cycle and you have to figure out work arounds to fill it with water or just put everything on a Bedding Cycle after soaking in a sink and hand wringing it. Then, it still doesn't come out clean. Hang on to what you've got for as long as possible. I hope yours is still running!

[@KingRatt]

When you said it needed more weight I thought you were going to say put a brick in it.

[@dashanmanners1795]

LMAO

[@cleopatrademers2395]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kylehhotwork]

Fill the shit machine with bowling balls

[@HollyHuntty]

Legit am thinking about putting a brick in and then taking it out as soon as the water is in 😂💀

[@HollyHuntty]

Lisa B how did it work out? 😂

[@reneehughes7860]

I always had used equipment & was happy the day I finally at 62 got to buy a brand new washer & dryer. Immediately hated it & then found out they're all the same. Thank you for this tip. I'm trying it on my next load. Update: made a world of difference & my clothes got clean. Thank you for this lovely and accurate tip.

[@deidre-restlessmind4305]

I am so glad it worked for you!!

[@patriciacassidy8471]

@@deidre-restlessmind4305 I instead of adding water myself. I start out on Heavey. Than let the water fill up and wash a bit & than change it to normal. Yes o have to use the spin cycle twice but it works like a charm & really cleans the clothes. Hope this help!!

[@angieh.3777]

Thank you so much for this tip! I was so excited to get my new HE machine, but now I would love to have my old on e back! Your water tip is genius! Thank you!

[@jackiejack2031]

Me too, i was so disappointed. I put my laundry in a bucket and get it wet that way amd always do second rinse, i wouls trade for my old one in a heartbeat. Have a good day

[@reneehughes7860]

Your tip made all the difference. I've also found that if I do a pre-soak it really wets the clothes & helps in the cleaning process. Most people don't have the time so your gallon trick is quicker. I'm retired so I've the time. You've helped me a lot since I'm stuck with this. Thank you for your video.

[@fredrickofficial5674]

Hello Renee... How are you doing today?

[@cornelcampbell8809]

Thank you works like a charm. Have been struggling with my washer since purchased a year ago. White lint marks on dark loads and parts of my clothing coming out not even touched by water from a 1/4 load.

[@reeneebeany7706]

Lint streaks mean the lint is not being washed out.

[@ashleyduffiney3747]

What did you do to fix lint being on the 'washed' clothes? They look dirtier then when I put them in? 🤦‍♀️

[@marvely01]

thanks for your advice... this machine really takes a lot of time from people using it because now we have to search online and find the solution and put the extra water in carefully every single time! GREAT!!!

[@maryhawkins8159]

I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one complaining about this issue. Thanks for the tip! Another thing that confuses me about the high efficiency washers is the fact that they take so much longer to wash a load of clothes. Some of the cycles are over an hour long. How is that efficient?

[@soundcheck734]

This was a very helpful tip. Spent close to $800.00 on my Maytag commercial grade washer in 2018. I stuck with the name because of the reliability of the brand. Owned Maytag washer & dryer before buying these. Older washer was only serviced 3 times in 28 years of owning it, and the dryer once in 28 years. Wish I would have kept them, they were working just fine...my Maytag dryer is another animal of complaints, which dont belong in this post

[@Illinoisgal1]

Thank you so much! What a wonderful hack! I thought I was the only person with a new machine whose clothes didn't appear to get completely wet. I've been so frustrated! I'm definitely going to start this practice right now. Many many thanks!

[@163reasonswhyrealestateage4]

Deidre----This is a fantastic video. We recently bought a GE high efficiency washing machine and encountered the same concerns as you mention in your video. Now that you have explained how this machine works, we too get better results from our washing machine. Thanks so much for posting this video Deidre.

[@latriciajohnson1834]

Thank you so much for that needed tip! I too am getting frustrated quickly after only having the washer a few days. I will certainly try this!

[@kendavis8647]

The EPA regulations also screwed up small gasoline cans with the new vent valves. They spill gasoline every where and break within a year.

[@scrunchymacscruff1244]

In California NOW all the diesel rigs are worth their weight in sawdust, new era reg's Jan ONE and you can't register if it's pulling on a traditional motor..global change, you know.

[@carolynhamilton9728]

Oh great! Not great 😡

[@Mrgrumpypants84]

Truth... Just had a rant about that and detroyed my gas can in a fit of rage lol

[@Mrgrumpypants84]

@@scrunchymacscruff1244 does anything in california make sense?

[@segulliford]

I think you may be a genius. Have you solved every practical life problem? You are my hero.

[@johnm.evangelis693]

Very good idea Deidre, I just bought my Mother a new whirlpool washer ( the last one lasted 18 years ) and she's so mad with the water level she wants me to take it back. Thanks!

[@oobtube]

You are a genius. I just got the HE washer and thought perhaps I was going to lose my mind or have to call the repairman. THANK YOU for sharing your trick. CANNOT WAIT to try it. I have used the traditional machine for 40 years and have never been disappointed with the system, but our washer was 15 years old and we needed to update. You just made my day.

[@ccdenice]

Did it work for yours?

[@tagpopper4520]

This is ridiculous isn't it? We buy a brand new expensive washer and it doesn't even get the clothes completely wet. I but some of the crystal scent boosters on top before I turned the washer on ...and sure enough most of them were still there when the cycle was done. I am so aggravated!!!

[@rachelsneddon5133]

Tag Popper your supposed to put detergent and things like that in before your clothes are put in

[@mamakaka73]

Just put less clothes in...

[@katie195]

mamakaka73 - the load is lighter. You get even less water...

[@josephsmith4143]

Thank the bureaucrats running the government for their infinite wisdom.

[@halodave]

RACHEL SNEDDON I don’t think you understand. If the detergent is still there after a cycle then the clothes up top never got washed. Adding detergent beforehand will help only clothes low enough to get washed. What this really means is there’s not enough water being used and a poor wash. Thank 2010 EPA for that.

[@egs5166]

Deidre TAHNK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH!!! We just bought our new high efficiency washer and dryer and I was bummed out, of how these new washers wash(NOT). I couldn't believe the lack of water and the feeling of throwing away $$ I finally searched for high efficiency washer hacks and you POPPED UP!! YOUR TIP HELPED INCREDIBLY!! I actually added more water because I had a full load. I added 3 full, big plastic pitchers of water and that did the trick! Now I know that if I have half of a full load I'll only use 1-1/2 pitchers of water. Very grateful!😻😺👍🏼

[@cindyg3396]

Girl, you are so smart. We just bought a new washer and I have been so frustrated. Thank you for sharing this tip!

[@sandragallagher9221]

Thanks for the tip! Last time I washed a few jeans with 3 or 4 sweatshirts there were actual dry spots on most of them after the complete cycle. Looking forward to trying your tip. 👍🏼

[@LindaMitchell]

Thanks for this tip. I'll try it. I'm not against HE washing machines but manufactors should have taken into account that the weight of the clothes wasn't a good water indicator. Instead, they should have made the sensor mark the level of the clothes in the machine to know when to stop the water.

[@carolb.6350]

Thats what I was thinking too.

[@PhoenixRevealed]

@@carolb.6350 Or they could have just let a human tell the machine how big the load was the way they used to. Humans are much better at judging load size.

[@bgs03548]

My Samsung machines are the absolute worst I’ve ever used. Not only do the loads NOT get covered with water, they come out with permanent wrinkles that don’t even come out after drying. I’ve got pillowcases and other items that have spots of twisted wrinkles that don’t ever go away even with ironing them. These new machines suck and whoever designed them are very stupid ppl. You’re better off buying older machines from estate sales than this junk.

[@staynyourlane422]

Just got my first high efficiency washer. It is GE but does the same as your washer with the weighing and calibrating. I had my grandmothers maytag. She bought it brand new in the mid 90's. After her death it sat for a good 3 years before her estate was being distributed. I was the proud owner of the washer and dryer set and they lasted up until a week ago. But the water level has me leary and I will try this trick/hack! Thank you very much. This is 2022 but the information is still helpful!

[@cametientaucoeur]

I have the Maytag Commercial machine, as recommended by salesman. I have used this hack to increase water level by wetting clothes which increases the weight it senses. I also do presoak, but it drains after soak & then wash. I have also pushed through dirty clothes water with my hand leaning my weight on the bottom, as it fills. I detest this machine, as it literally beats up my clothed, makes a racket washing. It thins the fibers on everything, sheets, towels...as the clothes are simply not in enough water. Jeanne

[@gorgeous3325]

Thumbs way up, Diedre! This video is the 1st relevant search hit I got when trying to find solutions for my laundry coming out with *dry patches* half the time in our new high efficiency washer! I'm surprised I wasn't able to find others w/similar complaints in my search. I was very impressed that you did your own research & came up with a thoughtful, clever, original solution. Thanks for the tip! -Michelle

[@yoyohooyo]

Some people commenting here don't have a clue about how worthless the new energy efficient washing machines are.

[@npne1253]

Finally someone understands!

[@boominator64]

My Whirlpool has a “deep water cycle” which brings the level to about 4” from the top. My complaint is no way to add clothes softener to the load at the beginning. I have to either keep checking for when the rinse cycle starts or after the cycle is done, add softener for rinse/spin cycle. Have had clothes shredded by a agitator washer so at least this can’t happen anymore.

[@movingtoflorida7225]

love the hillbilles that are stuck in the 50's. You twits have no idea, but most Murican's are morons!

[@kaitlynsnyder1582]

@Her Right There That defeats the purpose of these new machines, lol. It's like flushing low-flow toilets 15 times!

[@kaitlynsnyder1582]

@@boominator64 lawmakers don't realize this is defeating their purpose of conserving water...if you have to run an EXTRA rinse everytime you wash! Like flushing those low-flow toilets 15-20 times or low-flow showers that don't rinse your hair!!!

[@debbiecooper394]

Great Idea ! ! This water level thing drives me nuts - my old Kenmore "died" and I had to get a new machine. I have always loved the fact I could add more water at my discretion. Going to try this next load ! !

[@nicermguy1]

You are a genius. I used to have to dump buckets of water in my LG top loader to get the water level up after it started. Your trick is great. make the clothes heavier before turning it on. Thank you!

[@neub2009]

Same issue with our new HE washer, and I almost called Whirlpool when parts of some shirts were completely dry after being “washed.” I will try this. Thanks.

[@jls.1466]

Hey, does it work and remove some white stains on black clothes. Thank you

[@lunatunakitty]

I'm so glad I found this video! We just moved into a new complex and we have a auto sensing washing machine. I was getting so mad because it wasn't adding enough water. Definitely going to try this trick next time. I even filled my machine all the way to the top to make it as heavy as possible and it still wouldn't fill not even a quarter of the way. I'm like come on now!

[@fredrickofficial5674]

Hello How are you doing today?

[@alicehayes3716]

So disgusted. My washer (LG) not only skimps on water, but skips rinse cycle entirely most of the time. Repairman says tiny amount of water sprayed during spin cycle is water- saving rinse!!

[@lunatunakitty]

@@alicehayes3716 is it suppose to do that?

[@kimberlylegacy4190]

Omg! So glad I found this! Just got my new LG and was almost in tears seeing the water barely covering my clothes! Your tip worked beautifully! Thank you

[@zephmarie55]

Just moved into a house that has one of these piece of chit washing machines and in searching on how to get more than 1/4" of water in the machine came upon your video. Brilliant. A pita but better than buying a new washer until this one breaks. Thank you!

[@darklillithca]

Thanks Deidre...we thought the reason the clothes were not washing, properly, was our fault. I have had to re-wash clothes because the clothes were not clean...I fail to see how this is "energy efficient. There are times when the soil level in the items aren't noticed until those items have been dried; so we wash and dry a second time.

[@oksills]

Just open the lid of my new HE machine while in the wash cycle and add gallons of water. What a waste of time and energy--toting water to wash closet like Laura Ingles Wilder !!!!! Grrrrr!

[@joshuaborem7063]

I've had the same troubles! 4 months we've lived in this house with this "HE" washer. I've had persisten odor issues that I never had before. Then I realized my clothes weren't even getting thoroughly wet during the cycle!!!! Now I'm on the internet seeing that thousands of other people are having this too! I started adding water during the cycle, and agitating the clothes manually. I keep telling my wife I feel "like Carolyn Ingals" from Little House!!!

[@eddieg780]

Ok, so you can have a shower with 10 spray heads that use 100 gallons of water a minute, take 15 baths a day, hand wash dishes until the cows come home but have to wash clothes in a thimble of water. Look, I pay for my water and electricity and would not waste any of it, it's just to damn expensive but what I don't need is the Government in my washing machine.

[@MC-mh2ju]

eddieg780 Damn right. Sadly, the manufacturers pushed for this BS too, so the government is not all too blame.

[@laineywright2696]

Everything you said and one thing more... If the stinking government is worried about saving water, why don't they force the commode manufactures to make flush kits that will last, instead of the kind with flappers that start to leak every six months and need replacing. That is fine until one day you go to Lowes and they have changed the design and you have to replace the whole kit which sometimes turns into a new toilet! By the way I wish I had one of those big showers, I could take a shower and do laundry at the same time.

[@HectorGonzalez-sq3tr]

eddieg780 I agree with you a 100%, the government waste millions of gallons of water when they open those fire hydrants, supposedly to check the quality of the water , well. Too late for that since the main line is the same that goes into your house or home, they should check that AT THE SOURCE with out wasting a single drop of water they also say they open the hydrants to clear the line, that’s a bunch of BULL , the line is clear , otherwise we wouldn’t ave any water at the house,it’s the same pipe that supplies the hydrants not only that ,all that water goes to waste into the storm drains and eventually to the ocean (millions of gallons of fresh water ,wasted) in the mean time we are supposed to save every drop of water “counts “.( you multiply the thousands of gallons been wasted (multiple by the thousands if fire hydrants in our country = billions of gallons of good fresh water,been wasted ,and they talk abut CONSERVATION well , they can fool me WATER IS LIFE, let’s conserve it . THANK YOU.

[@scrunchymacscruff1244]

When I wash the dishes I always jam the hot water and hand-rinse each dish. I know its wasteful, but habits break hard, oh well. At least my china sparkles nice in the morning sunshine breaking through the window in my hand.

[@mamawfrancy]

eddieg780, That's soooo dang goooood!! ;)

[@abdelkaderelbachir9523]

That was quite helpful but I got a better solution that works with front and top load he washers if you do still own this one that is something called the pressure switch inside the control panel it's basically like a circular shape weather valve with a little tube attached to it with a screwdriver you can't adjust it turn it clockwise to have more water and anticlockwise to have less water from 1 up to 5 turns depending on the size of your tub there is a lot of videos on KZbin showing how to do it if you are interested all what you have to do is to enter the brand name and model of your washer to find the appropriate video anyway have a nice day or a nice night if you are asleep and thank you for the video once again 😊

[@marysmith4811]

Great idea!!! I still wish they would bring back the other ones :)

[@briangrassely6106]

Diedre, you are ONE sneaky sneaky lady. I love it! GENIUS! I’m still in awe of how you came with the idea. I’m going to skim your other vids. I’m also trying to find out how to make the load go FASTER! These “LOW efficiency” washers take forevvvvver

[@charlotteneises9136]

Thank you so much for this tip. I was ready to buy a new washer! A great idea.

[@jaykennedy957]

Good tip. Figured out the same hack for water level. Now trying to work around water temp nazification as well.

[@zazmau]

Exactly the answer I was looking for!! Thank you!! I too, was pulling clothes out of the washer because there wasn't enough water. I came across your solution as I was researching this problem. I was assuming it senses by weight and thought of adding wet clothes. You have confirmed the solution I suspected would be a work around. When you can only wash one sheet and pillow case at at a time you waste electricity running two loads. When washing 5 tee shirts at a time you waste electricity running the dryer for a small load too. Thank you for going to the trouble of posting this valuable information!

[@pepperminthomecrafts8269]

Thank you for this tip. My husband purchased a used top load HE machine & dryer set and are'n't quite used to it yet. Thinking about buying a regular used set.

[@jeffreymaclachlan6190]

Fantastic advice! Works Great!! You just saved our 6 month old GE washer from the scrap metal bin- seriously! Muchas Gracias Senora!!

[@grafton4152]

This is absolutely ridiculous. Really appreciate the tip. Thank you. It is just so ridiculous that we are living in such a nanny state that we have figure workarounds or not get water to wash our clothes. Disgusting actually. It's water. Man our nanny state are the worst idiots. We need to shrink the size of government. We have too many people sitting around living off my dime trying to make things harder to us to live our daily lives. Ridiculous.

[@denisemartin3603]

Exactly!!! And they cause climate change, if there is such a thing and increase our taxes, regulations to help "fix" it!! I dont own a house and i have a 4 cylinder kia!!! What do the millionaires and billionaires and politicians and hollywood own?

[@grafton4152]

@@denisemartin3603 Say what? You obviously are just misinfomed. Water doesn't cause climate change. NO water shortages in my part of the country. Obviously Califormia has mismanaged thier water just like everything else. Very very bad leadership.

[@denisemartin3603]

@@grafton4152 elites, the rich, the leaders, big tech..would be the ones to cause climate change. I didnt say water did. Yes everything is mismanaged and our springs in Florida are being destroyed. Water bottle companies such as nestle bought off some of our springs, then the plastic they use to sell us water!! Not to mention all the runoff from agriculture and factories. Same story

[@levans6185]

if you all care about the environment in the least think about what you said...yes, there has to be a better way but we have to have clean water and enough water too blaming the government? really?

[@stephenmartinez1]

it's not ridiculous when you live in water-scarce areas, like the southwest. considering that old fashioned washers can use as much water as a bathtub, and that some people set the water level to max no matter the load size. all you have to do is read the directions and adjust the carefully calibrated settings to match your load needs. having to think about load size, the right setting, measuring detergent, and pretreating stains are all minor things to get used to considering the huge water and energy savings.

[@alexandriasummers9341]

My daughter had a high efficiency front loading washer that used almost no water. You could see in the window and I'd watch the entire cycle and I swear it used no water! When the clothes came out they smelled like detergent. So strongly that I was sure there was still soap in them. So one day I took a load of just washed laundry she had to my house and put it into my 1978 Kenmore top loading washer and I added no soap. As it washed the clothes, they started sudsing up anyway. I let it go through the cycle and then I rewashed them again. The same thing. The new efficiency washers don't use enough water to clean the clothes or even get the soap out. She got a top loader and is much happier now,

[@NumaticVacuum]

Front loaders aren’t new...They have been around as long as top loaders and just like the old top loaders, front loaders used more water in the past than they do now.

[@nicermguy1]

What's your point?

[@bertman100]

TOP LOADERS SAME WAY NO GOOD THEY DONT GET THE SOAP OUT AND THEY SURE AS HELL DONT GET THE CLOTHES CLEAN IT MAKES ME WANT TO PUKE I CANT EVEN HAVE CLEAN CLOTHES ANYMORE THANKS TO THE MENTAL CASE LIBTARDS IN WASHINGTON

[@MsDarby64]

You also need to use HE laundry detergent or you don't have a chance of getting the detergent out. Chances are good that her top loader is also HE.

[@PhoenixRevealed]

@@NumaticVacuum My mother bought a White-Westinghouse front loading washer when we emigrated to Canada in 1969 and it always did a good job of washing and rinsing because it used enough water. I bought a Figidaire front loader about 25 years ago and it too worked great. When I divorced about 15 years ago she kept the washer and dryer so I bought a new Frigidaire front loader but it was an early "high-efficiency" model and I didn't realize how badly it was working compared to the older ones I'd experienced until my new wife told me that either the washer or I would have to go because she was sick of our clothes not being clean and smelling funny. We went back to a traditional top loader and she was happy but now we need a new top-loader and now all of THEM are "high-efficiency" too, which simply means not enough water to actually clean anything. The problem today is that there is no alternative. Nobody makes old-school non-high-efficiency top loaders any more. I'm going to try to repair our 7 year old washer and hope for the best

[@johnmorgan4644]

THANK YOU!! my new front loading machine was driving me crazy with not even getting all the clothes wet, let alone clean. DESPITE the fact it has a water plus button on it that supposedly puts in even EXTRA WATER? I spent over 700 dollars on this machine and not a day went by the thought of just selling it for pennies on the dollar and buying an older model that does not do this had crossed my mind. Your technique worked fantastic. Once again thank you. One of the most helpful videos I have ever watched on you tube.

[@sandyk1073]

I thank you so much for making this video! I added a large jug of fresh water slowly making sure it was absorbed by the clothes. It WORKED!!!!!!! I recently bought a GE washer dryer combo, and it was filling only half way for whatever load I put in. This had the clothes actually swimming in the tub! I am so happy! Thank you!

[@karlellison5094]

Holy mackerel - You need to play manual games, like going to the well and get a bucket of water - to fool a "modern" machine to actually get the load "wet"? What happens when you have a comforter? I've never seen these machines demonstrated with a real 13-16Lb load - because they probably can't?

[@deidre-restlessmind4305]

With a comforter, I would add the extra water, and select the "Bulky" load option. That cycle is supposed to put more water in the drum.

[@scrunchymacscruff1244]

When something gets that big of a weight load on it in sheer gallons, something's gotta give. Go burn up a machine at the laudr0-mat; and if you got one of these stupid designs it don't matter if you break the machine cause what difference could it make?

[@kathyaldridge7171]

What happens when I need to wash a comforter? I take it to the laundromat.

[@Heat_Rush]

@@kathyaldridge7171 Me too, and I bought the darn thing to keep from having to go to the laundromat anymore 😡

[@rafaelcaballero9473]

I'm glad I found your post before I went crazy and went to complain at Lowe's.

[@Farwalane]

and by the way thank you so much for your help. I hadn't found any one that could offer me any help with this problem, this will probably make the difference in me returning my machine and learning to live with it.

[@stephanieabeyta3620]

Thank you!! We just moved into a new house and they left behind a Maytag Series 100 HE washer. Every load was coming out with lint and marks all over the clothes. I finally opened it during the wash cycle and saw there was hardly any water in the machine. I thought they left the machine behind because it's broken, but after reading these comments it's the way the machine is made. I added more water at that time and it worked but this tip is brilliant. Just know in advance this extra step is needed. I'll be selling this machine as I have a great front loading HE machine being shipped from my old house that does not need added water. It does take forever to do a load so that part still sucks.

[@deidre-restlessmind4305]

I am glad it worked for you!

[@inquisitvem6723]

i bought a 'traditional' washer with high efficiency made by GE...it is the 3.8 cu ft washer model GTW330ASKWW. Btw, that is a great idea Mrs. Deidre by adding jug of water before hand. I guess it is a bit of an inconvenient having to add that step, but HE machines have given so many owners headaches will so low water fills that it is better than a headache.

[@LydiaCyan]

Thank you so much for this video. I HATE my new top loading washer. The more money you pay the worse they are. I can't wait to try it this method. I actually had clothes come right out of the washer smelling bad. Also the lint filter on my dryer fills up where it was maybe 1/4 full before.

[@lyndaneveroski5451]

Terrific tip. Thanks Deidre - good head on those shoulders!

[@debramsbull]

Thank you!! I was so frustrated with the dang thing because it wasn't filling up. I will definitely try this!

[@WayPastCrazy2525]

This video has inspired me to make a little modification to my Whirlpool Cabrio top-loading HE washer: Cut a round hole in the cover and add a clear, plexiglass lid with a hinge on it. I can open at my convenience and add water and/or clothes without having to stop the cycle and lose water and/or soap. These washers won't last 20 years anyway so it's not like I will be able to resale it anyway. Another step I already take: I run the shower until full hot water comes out. Doing so guarantees that hot water will immediately dispense in the washer, which is located between the path of the water heater and the shower. Considering that these HE washers use less water, I'm pretty sure that a "hot" cycle never really gets "hot" because it fills up and then shuts off the water before it even gets "hot".

[@deidre-restlessmind4305]

I like the plexiglass lid idea! I feel like my washer is controlling me when it says "lid locked" and I can't open it. :)

[@fyiguy2895]

@@deidre-restlessmind4305 I dismantled the lid lock switch.

[@tmo.48]

​@@fyiguy2895 do you have a channel to show us how to do that?♡

[@fyiguy2895]

@@tmo.48 I don't have a video at this time. All I did was unscrew two screws under the front of the lid where the catch is located. Then I slipped out the catch mechanism. In order to get the machine to run, the lock mechanism needs to be placed in the hole on the machine because it uses a magnet to activate the switch. (Do not short any wires for you will find yourself purchasing a new printed circuit board.) The catch will need to be inserted into the hole in order for the machine to operate, but at least you will be able to open and close the lid while the machine is running. Once the machine has completed, lift the lid and then the catch in order to trick the machine into thinking you opened the lid as normal. I intend to make a dummy latch with a magnet inside to mimic the manufactured one so that the lid will close all the way down. In either case, the magnet will need to be removed at the end of the entire cycle to power off the green finish light. Opening the lid during operation with the latch still inserted allows for adding more water as needed. You will be surprised how terrible the agitation is for these low-water machines.

[@tmo.48]

@@fyiguy2895 You are fabulous!!! Thank you sooo much☆☆☆☆☆

[@veizour]

I've added water after it started the cycle, but I never thought to get the clothes damp first. Thanks!

[@kellyk3499]

You have no idea how much this has helped! You are amazing!

[@billandlindahicks506]

Thank you so much, I really hate my washer. I am going to give this a try. You do a awesome job. Very smart lady. You take care and thanks for a great job. Linda

[@rgra9434]

Yes I used to just throw my clothes in and move on - now I feel like I have to buy it dinner and a movie after putting everything in the drum “just right” to get my clothes washed. As ridiculous as this is unfortunately it is true with most of new machines

[@deidre-restlessmind4305]

LOLOL

[@nancimanuele4129]

🤣🤣🤣

[@nhcharmedone]

Love this idea, been doing it with our lg top loader for awhile. Too many times the clothes just aren't wet, if the water level is under the clothes while washing, then it doesn't really wash them lol

[@pderoo1]

Thank you!! I share the frustration of having a water conserving Maytag that doesn't even get all the clothes wet, much less clean!

[@rodericktheartist]

Holy moly thanks for this because I'm am not happy with this type of washer at all please keep making great tip videos like this because they are needed. Thank you thank you thank you👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@rickhess5771]

Thank you so much for your tip! I despise my washing machine. Wish I had my old one back.

[@user-sr8mf2vg9p]

This is genius. I hate my high efficiency washer.

[@elizabethtrainer9732]

Such a pain in the ass to have to do this to an expensive appliance, mine is less than a year old, and also a Maytag. Thank you SO VERY MUCH for this advice!!

[@deniseowens1163]

Wait till it starts shooting black and brown scrud all over

[@preparemelord]

I really love you for this Deidre!!!

[@kathykoziol9416]

I tried this water hack and it works here too. I’ve had nothing but skin problems and I was suspicious it’s the machine and the new way to do laundry. I don’t know if it’s the entire story but I’m definitely using your tip to get cleaner clothes. Thank you!!

[@pillboxification]

I finally have time to try and figure this machine out after over two years. I hate it, I mean I really hate it. White stuff on dark clothes, stinky towels, not enough water to get the clothes wet let alone clean. Give me back my old machine with the center piece that rips your fingers off (which is why they are now not sold, I hear) and beats the heck out of my wash. At least I know my laundry is clean. Further more, it does no good to have an energy efficient machine if we have to run a rinse cycle then the full cycles. Grrr

[@Paul2Ted]

Brilliant! I just purchased an LG HE. Your idea makes so much sense! I've been starting a load...once it finished sensing and moved onto washing, I would stop the machine, and start over.....clothes still in the machine now drenched and heavy so the machine would add more water. I most likely wasted water but the clothes were covered in water. Whereas your idea should work much much better than mine. I won't have to wait around to stop and restart....just drench them at the beginning and walk away. Thank you! OH! And, to 'zoolanderfred' who posted get a 'Speed Queen'. I wish I had done just that. My plumber was just out and told me the same thing. He swears by them, wouldn't have anything else. Apparently they last much longer like the good ole days when a washer lasted 20 year before you needed another.....unlike the 7 years most new washer last today.

[@rascalete100]

Thank you for your tip, it is very helpful. I have a Maytag Bravos and am now doing that to get more water.

[@beverlylockett9764]

Thank you Thank you Thank you.. I had a new washer and dryer but I was going to purchase a new washer and dryer with an agitator and I called to see the price and it was 1800.00 for the pair. So you have saved me 2000.00 with tax. I tried your solution and it worked like a charm. I shared it with my friend and she did it too. It has worked for both of us. May God bless you real good.

[@lindaannesmith9578]

PS. I ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS use the 2-rinse option. The end result is probably that my method - in order to get acceptably clean and rinsed laundry - probably uses more water and electricity than my old (sadly missed) top-loading-agitator-type washing machine.

[@marcusjones4410]

Maytag says ball up the clothes and put them around the outside of the drum. They say that the amount of water is based on how full the drum is not the weight of the clothes.

[@dennisgoans701]

They also say wash SMALLER loads. I'm an appliance tech and I say this SUCKS!!!! Lots of complaints bout not washing, cloths still dry, and not removing stains. Don't even get me started on that damn lid lock!!!!!

[@bettylouscoggins3313]

Works great!! Thank you so much

[@buttermilkbaysoap9416]

You are brilliant Thankyou!! ,

[@kathyaldridge7171]

My high-efficiency washing machine drives me bonkers! I despise that thing! The hack I came up with is to wait about 13 minutes into the wash cycle until the machine is starting its "longest wash agitation period", pause the machine, and then pour in several gallons of water. Then I resume operation and watch my clothes dance happily in the water I just added. I do not do this with the rinse cycle as I value my sanity. All the water drains out of the tub at the appropriate time like it would normally. I haven't encountered any problems with my machine by adding additional water.

[@AbigailAbi-Yah]

That's exactly what I do; Wow , I thought it was just me being picky but it really is just not enough water to wash your clothes properly!

[@davidpayne6541]

Install a “Y” fitting on the Cold water inlet at the wall water connector. Add a short water hose with a nozzle. Use this to fill your tub to desired level.

[@TammyTanu-me1hw]

I've done that. Don't walk away. I've flooded the laundry room 2 times. Today was the 2nd time. Ughhh

[@MsMusiclover59]

Thank you!! I'm going to do this from now on.

[@shondelljames3019]

Thks for sharing this, I'm alittle irritated with my washer. I told my husband it doesn't clean well & I need another. I will try your trick

[@LisaLikesPhotographySanDiego]

Thanks so much! I started with your great idea, added water to my clothes to soak them before turning on the machine, so they weighed more. Well done. Then, my husband was tired of hearing me complain about toting water out to the garage in jugs, so he added a splitter and a short hose from the cold water-in hose, and now I can just spritz them from the new hose. Thanks for explaining how they machines weigh the loads now-a-days.

[@momof2Minnies]

I have had my top load, agitator-less set for 3 years now. I have been doing this "hack" since the second week I've owned the set for the EXACT reasons you explained. I purposefully put a pair of pants in folded up, did the load, and they came out exactly how they went in. Not good, in my opinion. We have a mop sink right next to my machine and I do exactly as you do, put the clothes in, put in detergent, etc then I dump a 5 gallon bucket of water on it, hit start. I'm telling you, it's a real pia, but I have so much more peace of mind that the clothes are actually clean. I agree with what lots of others have said, I am going Speed Queen next go round.

[@gorgeous3325]

Better get that Speed Queen ASAP. Commenter Mike Irish replied to Zoolanderfred's Speed Queen comment above, informing us his Speed Queen rep told him they were rolling out some design changes in 2018! That's almost never good!

[@lisapizza5974]

I loathe my new HE agitator-less top loading washer. Also, I've been finding little holes in all of my t-shirts. I want to go buy another, I don't even care if it's used. I was so excited to buy a new set and now I'm supremely disappointed. I have to wash everything on double load, bulky bedding just to get everything wet. Takes and 1:15 to do one load of laundry.

[@strangertobluewater]

Anissa Green The folded pants not washing is absurd! You should post a video and send to the manufacturer!

[@BroccoliBeefed]

You don't load these washers with pants folded. How about following the manufacturer's instructions? Gee, then you might get better results. :|

[@cgd1125]

We were going to get a Speed Queen today and they have changed them! Don't buy a 2018 model. They don't clean the clothes. Ended up getting a Maytag that the salesman recommended over the Speed Queen. The Speed Queen was more expensive so he didn't do it for the price. Hope I don't have to deal with this nonsense.

[@ttight11]

Good video, but I'm not paying $800 for a washer that I have to trick every time I do a load.

[@Jims_Camera_at_dawn]

I just moved and left the old washer behind. Washer in the new place was much newer and better name brand. WRONG. But I learned. Your simple trick seems to work very well. THANK YOU.

[@getx1265]

Thank you for this tip. I shall try it. I've had clothes come out with dray patches on them where they never got wet and were so twisted up and wrinkled the normal dryer cycle with a Bounce sheet didn't even help. I wasn't prepared for such an inferior product last year when I had to replace my very old and reliable Amana that could not be repaired.

[@lasky73]

Nice tip, doesn't work with mine but was worth a try, just got a new washer, after 20 yrs on the old one, I have brought back and gotten 4 different new washers they all suck. Maybe if your clothes aren't dirty they work great. But as someone who actually works and gets dirty, no way is it ever gonna be enough water. Even on super with the deep fill button, Enough Is enough I'm drilling a hole in it and putting a tee on the water line. Then I can drown the energy efficient garbage. I swear we are going backwards with tech soon it will be a bucket and a board.

[@coeneschamaun1735]

maybe we need to wash a couple rocks along with the load...... haha. Seriously, maybe a couple of gallon jugs of water in there to add weight, Better yet, make little holes in the gallon jugs, then they can dribble extra water in throughout the cycle. Thoroughly disgusted with these machines.

[@america1403]

exactly! and with no agitator, the clothes are not really washing and agitating/rubbing against each other to rub out stains and dirt. they sit in a few inches of water and slosh back n forth like u would do while hand washing items in a sink of water. they then spin like crazy to the point of wrinkles that do not come out in the dryer. I took 2 sets of HE's back to the store and come to the conclusion that I need to go find and old washer and dryer at an auction so i can wear clean clothing again!

[@PhoenixRevealed]

@@america1403 Not all HEs are agitatorless. You can buy them with or without.

[@INJURYCOMP]

OK Deidre, I was using your method, which does seem to get the "sensor" to add more water. Now I just start the cycle and let it put water in for 1-2 minutes, then I cancel the cycle. The water drains but does not spin. The clothes are now heavier (my washer turns while filling up the tub so all the clothes get "moist") and I don't have to walk back and forth with water. I still must use the bulky setting to get more water in. Big loads call for both bulky and deep water settings.

[@deidre-restlessmind4305]

That'll work. I'd rather just put some water in so I can start the load and forget it.

[@INJURYCOMP]

Yeah, I wish I could. I have to walk 25 steps ( I counted) to the nearest faucet deep enough to fill the empty detergent container and then 25 steps back ▬ two or three times so I came up with this hack. Thank you.

[@mowowie]

Thank you Deidre, great tip

[@gregoryrosso8691]

Awesome suggestion Deidre....thank you so much!!!!

[@larrybridges3202]

Well thats cool.but when ya pay 8 hundred to a 1000 dollars for these washers that should not be necessary.why wouldnt the manufactures no this before putting them on the market.

[@timg2973]

Goverment mandates thats why. Dems love big goverment.

[@camaroman101]

@@timg2973 republicans love big govt deficits

[@grantmarut7488]

Thanks to the government

[@hitchensthinksnot4778]

Water level is easy, EASY to adjust! This example is for aWhirlpool wet4027ew, a high efficiency, washer/dryer combo. Remove 3 screws on top panel, top of machine. Don't mess with anything there. Pull back the black curtain and look to the right. You'll see a clear tube going to a pressure switch. The switch can be removed by the 1 screw on top. There are three adjustment screws. The bottom one adjusts the big load level, the left adjusts the small load. Turn the screw clockwise to add more water. I didn't unplug it, rather just stuck a screwdriver in the lid switch and filled it up. When it shuts off, rotate the screw until it starts to fill again, then back off a half turn. Seriously it's just that easy! What a pain this is for so many people. I hope this helps. Oh, if you smoke, please use ashtrays. I'm done here...

[@christinamcmillan8160]

Hitchens Thinksnot will this fix work for a Maytag MVWB865gw0? I’m so mad! What’s the point of having a 6.4 cu ft washer, if you can wash more than a small load! Thanks in advance. You can email me at [e-mail]

[@alfonsocarnero3943]

so we need to be a Mechanic to wash our clothes???? Are you insane 😲

[@virgenmary3331]

That explains why the washer at work got lots more water After I added water from a bucket since it didn't get enough water before. Thank you!!!

[@TheOneanjel]

Thank you. I thought there was something mechanically wrong with my washer and was planning to go to a laundromat -- now have 2 weeks of dirty clothes piled up. Then last minute decided to do a gooble search and your vid came up. I actually have been adding more water but not slowly, and it seems to just drain out. The stupid thing is these "efficiency" machines are popular because they come with a rebate from your local government. But nothing compares to you and your family actually having clean clothes. I also noticed that with heavy jeans loads the dark clothes did better, but with lighter fabrics, the dark clothes would have gobs of white residue on them. You can't brush it off. I've re-washed so many loads trying to fix this and finally decided to peak under the lid when the wash cycle started and sure enough there was literally 2 inches of water in a tub with clothes 5 inches deep. This is such a relief to know there's a work-around.

[@denisemartin3603]

This is my second one and im returning it back to Lowes

[@fredrickofficial5674]

Hello Angel... How are you doing today?