Washing machine keeps filling with water and will not agitate - Home Repair Series

[@jamiwalley9586]

We just followed your directions on your video, and my husband fixed the machine in 5 minutes. Thank you so much for saving us a ton of money on a washing machine repair guy. You are awesome!

[@andywiii]

Robert!!!! You're a lifesaver, was on the verge of buying a new washer when I found this video. Did exactly as you suggested and the tube was indeed unattached. Plugged it back in and the washer works perfectly again. Thank you, thank you thank you!!!

[@RobertDIY]

andywiii You're welcome, I'll be here all week.

[@rickymeadows5176]

Our 30-year old washer had stripped out agitator...So I found a kenmore on craigslist , looked like practically new. $20.00 , man said it would not cut off on fill and flooded his basement so he bought new one...After watching your vid , l bought it, got it home , unscrewed control panel and sure enough hose was unattached, so I reattached it , put an electrical wire tie on it for extra security...hooked up to water hose outside garage and ran it through cycle....Ran like new ...my wife is ecstatic !...Thanx so much !

[@RobertDIY]

+Ricky Meadows lol Send me a dollar or I'm going to tell.

[@rickymeadows5176]

LMBO ! I know, right ! Can't believe some people just too lazy to take a few minutes to explore some DIY on the web ! They rather throw away and buy new...that is crazy...even if you have that kind of $$$...thanx again !

[@judyg9889]

Thanks!!!!! This was the first hit when I googled, "washing machine keeps filling". You even have exactly the same machine, except that mine is the 80 series with no rinse options. I opened it up like you said, hooked the hose back up, put it back together, and it works perfectly; took maybe 2 minutes. There is no appliance repair locally so we thought we were going to have to spend $400+ on a new machine. Thank you so much for sharing this, and for your detailed explanations!!!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@Mrflashlite]

Wife was complaining about the washer wouldn't quit filling with water and the agitator wouldn't start. I watched your video went down to the basement and sure enough the hose was pulled off. Thanks for the video, it saved me a lot of time and effort. My machine also agitates with the lid open but the wife said it has always did that.

[@RobertDIY]

+Mrflashlite some do. No problem.

[@cattvaughn]

Robert- I know you have had this video out for awhile, but I wanted to tell you my THANKS!! Everything you said was true. The only thing is I connected the hose, but my washer was still filling up with water, so I googled some more and found Bill Newberry's video that had the other success and that was to blow into the hose several times and then do what you said and connect it back. These two things: 1. Blowing into the clear hose and 2. Connecting the hose back like you said, worked like a charm. Thank you a million times.....

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for sharing.

[@CatinaFerraine]

Great video! I love your candid and casual demeanor... it really helps someone like me not be overwhelmed and freaked out about "getting under the hood" and possibly electrocuted! And for those few weirdos who gave you a thumbs down, I offer them a different finger "up".

[@RobertDIY]

+Catina Ferraine very nice. 😋

[@Woofers4]

Thank you so much!! I recently bought a Kenmore 70 series from a guy/seller similar to yours (fixes and resells) it's been Way past my 30 day warranty so I checked your video and found out I had the same problem! Put the tube back on and... Voila!! It works 😊 thank you so much again!!!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@cesarramirez9426]

Just so you know sir, 6 years later and you're still a lifesaver or at least a moneysaver...Worked like a charm! THANK YOU!!!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome 🙌🏾

[@meinardpowers7277]

Took a hour to clean up the mess from the overflowing washer.... took less than 2 mins to fix thanks to your video.

[@RobertDIY]

Meinard Powers Glad it is working again. Thank you for watching.

[@TheToneloke82]

I have the exact same washer i bought from a guy that fixes them and sells them also a few months back and it wouldnt stop filling up with water.. watched your video and that tube was diconnected.. thanks man!you helped me out alot!!i appreciate it

[@RobertDIY]

TheToneloke82 You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@esthercee570]

Thank you Robert for saving me at least $100 for a repairman or worst $500-$1,000 to buy a new washing machine. I did as you showed in your video and I was so proud of myself for fixing our washing machine.

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal.

[@mmmendoza8]

Thank you so much!!!! My washer wouldn't stop filling and looked up how to fix it. Your video came up and I watched it then went out to my garage and fixed my washer!!!!! I am on a tight budget and there would've been no way I could afford to have it fix. Thank you for this video!!!!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome. Glad it helped.

[@kolbyduncan574]

Thank you so much for this video. I, a grandma/nurse, was able to fix my washer by myself. You are AWESOME!

[@RobertDIY]

Thank you for watching.

[@TheBgred1]

Robert, I wish I could shake your hand and thank you in person, my wife was washing clothes this morning and had a flood, wouldnt stop filling with water, lited up the control panel and it was Identical to what happened in your video, put the tube back on and its working perfect again. great video, and thanks a million!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@merlot2009]

Thanks for the video. I connect the vacuum tube back on and it works again. It's save me money and trouble from getting a new washer. Thanks you Robert.

[@RobertDIY]

merlot2009 You are welcome Merlot.

[@dilinijayasinghe6257]

Robert, you saved my day! I just came across this video and the tube disconnecting from the dial was my issue on my washer. I was going to call a repair personal but thought let me try what he is saying and sure it was. Thanks so much for these types of simple videos for dummies like me.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@MS-vo8xe]

Dude! Was about to buy a new washer till I watched your video. Fixed it in less than 10 minutes! You are the best! Turns out I have EXACTLY the same washer you were working on.

[@RobertDIY]

M Schaefer Good deal. Glad it worked out for you.

[@meachmaker]

This is THE video I needed today! I had the whole machine opened up but when I saw this video with the tube popped off, Hark! The answer. You are a blessing my friend.

[@RobertDIY]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@joycechesshir7044]

Thank you Robert. This solved a big problem thanks to your video and my helpful mechanical son. You saved me BIG TIME....

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@jordanmartin7961]

I don’t know if anyone else here said it but thank you so much for this video. I have a Series 500 and had be exact same issue. This video saved me a couple hundred bucks!!!!

[@RobertDIY]

Glad you found it. Thanks for watching.

[@lorcor25]

Great video! My washing machine was filling with water to the point of overflowing and not going into agitate mode. I Googled for a solution and found your video, and what do you know, once I opened up the control panel, the clear hose was indeed disconnected from the wash size selector! Reconnected it and everything working fine again. I've never done this kind of repair before, thank you for the detailed step by step directions, you saved the day!

[@RobertDIY]

Woo hoo! Thanks for watching.

[@larrytroshynski6945]

You are a genius. It was just like you said. I fixed this and I can't fix anything. Thank you so much!!

[@RobertDIY]

Larry Troshynski Good deal Larry, glad it worked out.

[@tomrabenberg4399]

@@RobertDIY It was Exactly as you mentioned and and showed in this video. Mine overflowed and i didn't catch it until I had a quarter inch of water in my entire garage! The vacuum hose was off just as you showed; reattached and it's working fine! Thank You Thank You Thank You!

[@GetSteinerized]

The hose to my washer wasn't disconnected, just a little loose. I reconnected the hose and made sure the clamp was tight. Now the washer works great. Thank you Robert.

[@RobertDIY]

+GetSteinerized you are welcome.

[@ljorde]

Thanks, Robert. I have a Maytag... about 12 yrs old. I'm a single gal so it hasn't seen any heavy use. This just started happening recently.. where it won't stop filling. I cannot afford another washer at this time. I was so excited to find your video as I am pretty handy with minor repairs. I'll check it out and let you know!

[@trilokinnagpal]

Excellent video for a problem that foxes the user. A very simple and straightforward solution. Thank you Robert, it saved me from having to go in for a new washer. I have a 70 series Kenmore and its given me excellent service for about 10 years.

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal. You are welcome.

[@virginiapalmer7169]

This site helped me to fix my problem in less than five minutes. Robert is a very good instructor and very helpful. Thanks.

[@RobertDIY]

+Virginia Palmer you are welcome.

[@OhFU1]

Ironic- I have a series 80 Kenmore washer (which is older than the one in video, like 23 years old now)- I have replaced the coupler on the motor at one time to keep it going- but this video saved the day !!! I had the same problem- couldn't believe it was something simple as a vacuum hose- it works now !! Thanks !!

[@RobertDIY]

+T. Barborek You're welcome.

[@nikkilove3954]

I had water all over my floor due to the washer over filling and this totally worked! Thanks for the video!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@phillipanderson7826]

absolutely love this channel and my washer kept filling up earlier and I started to go buy a new one I went to this channel and it was the vacuum hose I absolutely love this channel

[@RobertDIY]

thank you for watching.

[@SamanthaRodriguez-lw1pd]

I totally agree with Larry and everyone who says your a genius!! You saved me a lot of money, time and effort!! You rock!! GOD BLESS YOU FOR HELPING US OUT WITH YOUR VIDEO!! Made my own DIY video following your instructions but on a Kenmore different series... FIXED THE PROBLEM!! THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!

[@RobertDIY]

Samantha Rodriguez Thanks for watching. Glad it helped.

[@LanetteMcCulloch]

Thank you! I had the same problem and I did exactly what you said, my washer works great now and it only took a few minutes!

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal

[@billteresarowland7201]

Thank you! That was the exact problem with my 80 series Kenmore. 5 minute fix. I did it myself while my husband was gone for the day. And it's working great!

[@RobertDIY]

Nice, thanks for watching.

[@thatsittho]

Thank you so much! It worked like a charm on my kenmore 70 series...16 years later and still working!

[@dlwaller]

Robert, I had the exact same problem with the hose being discontented on my Kenmore Series 90 washing machine. The hose was loose. The washer flooded our kitchen, utility room and bathroom. Thanks for the excellent video. Dwayne

[@RobertDIY]

+Dwayne Waller Ouch! Thanks for watching.

[@Just_KayS]

Hey Robert, just wanted to say thank you. I was able to fix my machine thanks to your video.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@ceai5906]

I went back and tried again today, and it worked. Thanks so much, you really are very helpful.

[@RobertDIY]

Cea I Good deal.

[@edithreiter8317]

This video was extremely helpful. I had a problem with my washer overflowing. I called to schedule an appointment with a service technician. I came across this video and was able to correct the problem myself in only a few minutes. Needless to say, I could not get to the phone fast enough to cancel my appointment. lol

[@RobertDIY]

Edith Reiter LOL, you go girl.

[@sonrizza88]

Wow thank you so so much! I did exactly what you did with my husband's help and it sure enough was disconnected we connected it back and it started working again! I can't thank you enough! God bless you! Saved us a lot.

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@annadingman1530]

This was so helpful! Thank you! My husband fixed a ten year old washer with the help of this video.

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal

[@carolynmancos7025]

I appreciate your videos...I had two problems with my washer and I fixed it by watching your videos.

[@RobertDIY]

+Carolyn Mancos good deal. Thanks for watching.

[@yost112ty]

Thank you! My washer machine works now. You saved me from paying a regrettable service fee.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@RobertBurleson]

Thanks so much for posting this. I was going to buy a new censor for my GE machine until I watched this video. My vacuum tube was plugged up with sludge near the bottom of my machine. I disconnected the tube and took a cue-tip and a hanger and cleaned it out and reconnected it and it is running smoothly like a new machine....Thanks So Much!

[@RobertDIY]

+Robert Burleson good deal. Thanks for sharing.

[@Woelfe]

Nice, thanks for posting this. We had to replace our motor in our Maytag and when we assembled everything the washing machine would not stop filling and cycle wash. Somewhere in taking things apart, we appear to have disconnected this little hose. Comfort it was an easy fix!

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal.

[@raxfamily]

Hi Robert! Your tip worked like a dream!! Now I'm out of panic mode and back to normal. Thanks so much :)

[@RobertDIY]

+Sheri Dorney good deal. Thanks for watching.

[@keithdepugh167]

Thanks so much Robert. You solved my problem in 5 minutes. No new washer for momma just yet. Happy new year.

[@RobertDIY]

Cool, same to you.

[@joannaj]

Thank you! Fixed it myself and saved a service call. Here's to keeping the old beast going a little longer.

[@RobertDIY]

+Joanna Jutsum hurrah!

[@lloydsimpson8343]

Had the same problem and watched the video and that's exactly what it was. Thanks for the upload👏👍

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@fahadfaisal7855]

Just watched your video...I had the same issue...my luck is that my model is exactly the same as you described. I unscrewed the top panel as you demonstrated, tilted the cover back, and the vacuum hose was hanging lose just like in your video. Great job explaining it. Just subscribed...and will be looking at all sort of videos on your channel. Thanks for help!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for your support

[@VMSNSRVBVILQMS1]

thank you!!!!! It worked and I didn't have to wait for my husband to come home and fix it! awesome! :D

[@RobertDIY]

Very nice. Thanks for watching.

[@scotphre]

Robert, Thanks so much! I thought I'd have to do alot more. You saved my day, and I got clean close! I probably jiggled the hose loose when I had to take off the washer shroud to lubricate the dried out grease in the motor and pump bearings with wd40. That was enough to get it all running again. It was seized. I sprayed wd40 in the stator as well cause it was dry too. everything looks like a sealed bearing, but this oil set in and did the job so far. I'm about 10 loads in. Thanks Bro!

[@RobertDIY]

Great info, thanks for sharing.

[@ruben2576]

Thanks Alot for the video Robert I have the same washer and it happened twice the first time I paid about $90 to get it fixed and I found your video and it worked, thanks Alot because I'm broke

[@RobertDIY]

ruben2576 Glad you found it. I understand.

[@victorvaldez8988]

Thank you for the tip my wife is been working for 14 years and a laundromat and I started fixing the washers and dryers and I think everybody in for giving me tips I'm fixing the washers and dryers

[@RobertDIY]

Interesting

[@lani8819]

Thank God for you. He led me to this video, and now my washing machine is working. Yay! :-)

[@RobertDIY]

Shangri-La.ni Woo hoo! Praise the Lord. Thank you for watching.

[@elizabeths4371]

This was very Helpful AND I'm going to apply the information before I call the repairman in.

[@RobertDIY]

Cool.

[@Clj737]

I have the same model washer, followed your advice and worked like a charm..Thanks!! You are awesome.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@hunterhurst823]

Excellent video. I had the exact same malfunction-- though it was a failed pump after checking for clogs. Saved me a service call and we all know what those can lead to. Thank you!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@SomethingBrewing1]

Thanks to you I was able to fix my washing machine today!

[@RobertDIY]

Larry Eoff Very nice. Thanks for watching.

[@toddstinson5676]

thank you sir. this is exactly what just happened to my washing machine. you saved me a house call from the repairman 😊😊😊

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@memda4756]

Did EXACTLY what you said to do. WORKS GREAT. Saved us some money!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

[@RobertDIY]

MemDa Good to read. Thank you for watching.

[@morriswaller5952]

ditto for Shangri-La's comment. I would just like to add my THANK YOU! May God bless you!

[@RobertDIY]

Morris Waller Thanks for watching.

[@tinagreen6827]

Thanks so much, washer wasn't working so I watched your video and I fixed it Thanks so much!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome!

[@thesofapilot]

You, Sir, are a Godsend!!! This was exactly the problem and fixed my Series 70. THANK YOU!!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@jessicaschmidt3756]

THIS WORKED!! Thank you so much!! The little hose was detached just like yours!

[@RobertDIY]

Cool

[@TheBeautifulKayla]

Fixed it today and saved some major 💰 Thank you!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@TheBeautifulKayla]

Robert DIY gained yourself a new subbie!

[@toddkennedy2775]

Thank you for posting. You have potentially saved me a lot of aggravation and expense! God Bless

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@nancybagwell3330]

robert thanks. being a 52 yr old widow has put me in situations that i never neen in cuz i always had a man since i was 18. thankyou so very much

[@RobertDIY]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Glad the video helped.

[@Nostrajames]

Thank you man!! I don't subscribe to channels but I'm subscribing to yours! That was exactly my problem. Very exciting. Thank you so much! I got the 80 series.

[@RobertDIY]

+James Teeling cool and thanks for watching.

[@210blackgsxr]

Thank you opened it up connected the hose and worked just fine Thank You 👍👍👍

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@PablofromCalifornia]

Duuuuude u helped me so much. I have been using timers and manually switching cycles. And i popped open the hood and low and behold, the little hose was out.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@0909094911]

Thank you Robert. When I opened up the top on my whirlpool and saw the vacuum tube disconnected I was happy.

[@RobertDIY]

Easy is always better. ;)

[@sarahgarcia4628]

THANK YOU!!!! Exact same problem and your video helped us solve it immediately. Sir, your kindness and smarts are most appreciated. You won a subscriber for life! : )

[@RobertDIY]

Thank you very much

[@jhomrich89]

I know you did say something about the washer agitating while the lid is open, that's actually how those older Kenmore/Whirlpool washers are designed, that switch will only stop the washer when it's in the spin cycle. It's not like a Maytag or Speed Queen where it will stop all operations when the lid is open.

[@RobertDIY]

+Jon Homrich cool, thanks for sharing.

[@lisabelk83]

I can't thank you enough for posting this. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@cececampbell2343]

ahhhhh, thank you so much, straight forward instruction.....i just fixed my washing machine, i placed an order for one and i just cancelled it. Thank you so much.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@aquariousfails9855]

OMG!! I'm not handy, and was about to buy a new washer and dryer set. This video showed me exactly what was wrong with my washer

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for tuning in.

[@Ponfar100]

Thanks... you saved me a repair bill.

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@denisf.1744]

Thank You Robert For A Great Video Which Can Be Very Helpful To Many With You As A Great instructor Thank You Again As This May Solve My Problem With My Washer

[@RobertDIY]

You are very welcome

[@frenchtoast5843]

Thank you for a helpful video. I am going to try it to see if it stops my machine from overfilling. I have an old Kenmore 80s series that I purchased new about eleven years ago. The lid switch broke about eighteen months ago, and I managed to fix it (it was an exhausting job for a small person who is not strong), but I began to worry then about how much longer the machine would last. I looked at new washing machines at Sears last week, and they all have computer boards in them now that pretty much controls everything. The owner can no longer choose a load's water level, and there is no longer a warm water rinse option on any of the machines. I have been washing clothes for almost fifty years. I know how to choose a water level, and sometimes I want a warm water rinse, so I am not at all pleased about these changes. The sales associate told me that the computer board is the most expensive part of these new machines, and if it fails the cost to repair it is prohibitive, so the best thing an owner can do at that point is to purchase another machine. I asked how long these new style computer run machines are likely to last, and I was told perhaps five years. Five years?! They expect us to pay hundreds of dollars for a machine with a life expectancy of only five years???? The government is responsible for these idiotic changes, and I think it stinks. It makes it very difficult for people on very limited and/or fixed incomes to afford to own a washing machine anymore. : (

[@RobertDIY]

I understand. I don't like the forced washing cycle options either.

[@naumana.2316]

Thank you worked for me!

[@treydalton774]

Great video! Now my washer is working properly, thanks a lot!!!

[@RobertDIY]

+Trey Dalton you are welcome

[@lindar8122]

Robert, thank you very much for your video. It saved the day and a whole lot of money! Excellent presentation!!

[@RobertDIY]

+linda r thank you for watching and glad it worked.

[@yesitislikethat]

So glad you posted this video! Lifesaver. Thanks!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@lunadance4140]

Thank you so much you explained this very well and fixed my problem in about five minutes!

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal.

[@joshjones6745]

Thanks! Who knows how much money you just saved me!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@jamiecole5482]

This happened to mine tonite. checked it. Same problem. And fixed it. Thank you

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@agogecoach8790]

This was such an easy fix, thank you for posting this.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@TexasWreckShop]

thanks for the help Robert! saved my life!

[@RobertDIY]

+imgrado good deal.

[@JosephVincentandsons]

Thanks a ton, my friend. I guess while replacing the motor coupler, I loosened this hose. Oh well, easy fix!

[@RobertDIY]

Cool, thanks for watching.

[@210blackgsxr]

Going on 20 years with the same Kenmore washer Thank you 👉👍

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@aundrayjackson2171]

I happen to have this model exactly so I did what you said and it worked perfectly thank you very much

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@nickeythornton6512]

It works again thanks a million.. was just water size level tube came lose..fixed it myself

[@RobertDIY]

Nice.

[@jose810725]

thanks for posting this video robert I'm not a fix it kind of guy but since i live in a remote part of the california desert i had no choice but to at least try to see it this would work and it did! the hose was there but in the middle it was chewed by mice or rats i tried to find the hose on amazon but couldnt find it so i went to a napa auto and they had something that fit so i installed it and i was back in business. anyway i just wanted to say thanks and tonight during game 4 of the world series i will be doing a shot of jagermeister in your honor!! ...probably 2. go phillies!! and thanks again robert!!

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@MrTIREMAN16]

Really appreciate the video I was able to fix our washer

[@RobertDIY]

Awesome.

[@rubenmartinez5662]

Thank you Robert! I had an identical issue, and this was the ticket.

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal

[@powerralley]

This specific issue flooded my entire house. Can't believe such a simple issue could cost so much!

[@RobertDIY]

Ouch! It should have drained out. Was the drain clogged?

[@powerralley]

@@RobertDIY Looking back I think the drain hose height was too high. It overflowed the drum before exiting the drain hose.

[@user-ip3vw2st6e]

Thanks Robert. Funny to see you wen I got this problem, after all the Volvo advise you've done!

[@RobertDIY]

LOL, I fix things.

[@astrafreeman2236]

i think I'm gonna try this myself...thanks Robert

[@RobertDIY]

+Astra Freeman You're welcome.

[@shundamop]

I just fixed my washer, thank you for your tutorial.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@meridethtohayes]

Thank You So Much for This Video! I'm looking forward to seeing more of others that you have already posted! You have a Great Way of explaining things! Thank You!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@anthonyorduno9634]

Kickass my brother You save me some money have yourself a fantastic day and God bless 👍👍👍👍👍

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching