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

This video will show you how to fix a washing machine that keeps filling with water and wont stop on it's own. There is a vacuum tube that come loose from the level motor which stops the machine from continuing with the wash cycle.
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[@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!

[@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. 😋

[@thatsittho]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 🙌🏾

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@Ponfar100]

Thanks... you saved me a repair bill.

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@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.

[@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.

[@lisabelk83]

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

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@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

[@ceai5906]

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

[@RobertDIY]

Cea I Good deal.

[@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.

[@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 !

[@yost112ty]

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

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@tinagreen6827]

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

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome!

[@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.

[@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

[@lloydsimpson8343]

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

[@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.

[@SomethingBrewing1]

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

[@RobertDIY]

Larry Eoff Very nice. Thanks for watching.

[@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.

[@annadingman1530]

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

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal

[@yesitislikethat]

So glad you posted this video! Lifesaver. Thanks!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@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.

[@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.

[@elizabeths4371]

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

[@RobertDIY]

Cool.

[@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.

[@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.

[@TheBeautifulKayla]

Fixed it today and saved some major 💰 Thank you!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@TheBeautifulKayla]

Robert DIY gained yourself a new subbie!

[@lunadance4140]

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

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal.

[@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.

[@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.

[@TexasWreckShop]

thanks for the help Robert! saved my life!

[@RobertDIY]

+imgrado good deal.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@jessicaschmidt3756]

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

[@RobertDIY]

Cool

[@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.

[@thesofapilot]

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

[@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.

[@joshjones6745]

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

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@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.

[@marcmccluney781]

Thank you Robert! Worked great.

[@RobertDIY]

+Marc McCluney Good deal. Thanks for watching.

[@210blackgsxr]

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

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@TexasTribleChief]

Best repair video on this issue! Thanks

[@RobertDIY]

+EthanAtHood Vlogs thanks for watching.

[@johnnewsome1574]

Your video was a great help. Easy fix.

[@RobertDIY]

+John Newsome thanks for watching

[@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. ;)

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@210blackgsxr]

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

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@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.

[@toddkennedy2775]

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

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@treydalton774]

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

[@RobertDIY]

+Trey Dalton you are welcome

[@astrafreeman2236]

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

[@RobertDIY]

+Astra Freeman You're welcome.

[@MrTIREMAN16]

Really appreciate the video I was able to fix our washer

[@RobertDIY]

Awesome.

[@agogecoach8790]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@Clj737]

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

[@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

[@cherylfields3807]

Thank you!!! I cannot thank you enough, quick repair and I am back to normal!

[@RobertDIY]

+Cheryl Fields Good deal. Thanks for watching.

[@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.

[@maryriley1869]

Thank You! You made everything so simple.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@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.

[@adamo85]

Well detailed and clear! Thanks.

[@RobertDIY]

+Mick Biggins Thanks for watching.

[@anotherguy4815]

Thank you very much sir. You are a life saver!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@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.

[@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.

[@tonyamthoma]

Thank you so much! Worked like a charm!

[@RobertDIY]

You're welcome!

[@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.

[@jamiecole5482]

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

[@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.

[@brokeralblackford]

Thank you, Robert. What a relief!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@rubenmartinez5662]

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

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal

[@shundamop]

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

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome