Water in the drum when Washing Machine is off!!

In this video, I show how I repaired an internal leak in my washing machine that caused it to fill with water while not running. I found the part number using the online schematic at sears.com, then I purchased the part from Amazon for less than $20.
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[@handydadtv]

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[@janinewoodworth7246]

Thank you! Hopefully I can fix my KENMORE HE4 washer that’s doing this exact thing!

[@DGrt1983]

A 2 year old video just saved my 3 year old washing machine....and my wallet. Thanks HandyDad!

[@handydadtv]

Glad it helped!

[@nisarahmd3017]

Saved my atleast 10year old(I guess as it is secondhand, may be more)LG washing machine😊 by only 30aed($9)..Grateful to handydad

[@handydadtv]

@nisarahmd3017 My pleasure!

[@mamatosh05]

My washer does the same thing, glad to know this just might be the problem. Thanks for sharing

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Nice work! I’m realizing how hard it is to fix something and try to record it at the same time... you make it look so easy :)

[@handydadtv]

Thanks. I’ve greatly simplified my process and equipment. I hope to do some videos on that at some point.

[@BP-dt5bx]

Thank you for making this! Just found a leak in my own kenmore. Ordered similar part and will get to work when it comes in. Appreciate your hard work on this.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@Centaur44]

Your video was very well done. I can't think on one thing to tell you to have done better. Thanks for caring enough to do a great job.

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@mufuliramark]

I’m in the process of repairing my whirlpool washer that wasn’t taking the water away, but have found that water is also leaking into my drum. I have now replaced the water pump and think my water inlet valve has broken too. So that will be my next job. I’m also videoing both jobs for my channel that I have just started. You’re video has given me a heads up to what my problem probably is and it’s my turn to pay it forward. Cheers

[@brucemcdonald9621]

Thanks for the awesome video, this is exactly what was wrong with my Kenmore Elite QuietPak4 washer. The part that you recommended was the part I needed. The link you provided saved me some money. Thanks again for the great video.

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure! Glad it was helpful.

[@judytimko7689]

Thank you! Wasn’t ready to buy a new washer. No problem putting the part in. Directions were great. Thanks again for your great instructions.

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@momoflowbrass]

I have the same washer and was googling my issue and found your video. This is so helpful!

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@arcskipper9121]

Terrific video. Great quality on editing. Super audio ... very comfortable voice. Thanks for putting this together.

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure. Thanks for the feedback.

[@jtrammell1]

"Ok. I unstacked the washer and dryer." **THE ENTIRE LAUNDRY ROOM HAS BEEN DISMANTLED**

[@handydadtv]

LOL! I built that cabinet and piece of countertop to be removable for this purpose.

[@maryarmstrong7659]

We ran into this discovery in our whirlpool machine just this afternoon. Our unit is easily 15 years old. Thank you for showing us how to fix this. You were very eady to follow . your video was nicely made. Great job. Thanks for sharing.

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@jeanettekaufmann7928]

Thank you! You are amazing at clearly describing problems and fixes - both with words and film!

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@m.cerullo3473]

Always nice when you can save yourself a service call.

[@johnmolyneux228]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. now I have a place to start.

[@KeoniPKim]

Thank you for the video explanation. I had the same issue with my washing machine. This was the second time I've replaced the water inlet valve and your video pinpointed the second time I had to replace it. Thanks!

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@davidg.9205]

Great informative video. We, the viewers, appreciate the time you took to make this video.

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure. Hope it helps.

[@franceeevans9338]

I agree with everybody below your video is amazing that was the part!!!! the appliance store had one left we installed the part and it works perfectly ..👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 SIMPLE fix. patting myself on the back for the challenge and not calling a service repair man.... saving money 💰 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻and learning.

[@lonewolf_521]

You sir, are a genius. Thanks for such a well done video. Going to try this when the week-end rolls around. 👍😊

[@handydadtv]

Welcome to the weekend!

[@DSteampower]

Super...Found I was in the same situation...checked you tube, your video came up...mine is a whirlpool....fixed...Thanks for saving $$$$

[@handydadtv]

Love to hear! 👍🏻

[@ShellyManne1]

You just saved me $300. I bought the part and installed it myself. My part requires two hoses inside to be connected which were each like 3 inches long. I was concerned that being 12 years old that they might crack and break as I struggled to pull them off the old part. The part was not easily accessible like yours in the video. So I disconnected the hose on the other end that attached to the machine and once I got the part further out of the washer I was able to pull off the two hoses more easily. I had to use pliers and wiggle them back and forth. It was impossible by hand. It was much easier to put in the part then it was to take out. I tested it and no leaks. I immediately did a load and it worked fine. Thank you so much for this video! You have a subscriber now.

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻 Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to the family!

[@ShellyManne1]

@@handydadtv beyond helpful. You have a subscriber and now I need to look through all your videos to figure out what else I can do on my own.

[@glamdring0007]

Thanks...doing mine as soon as the part arrives.

[@Pizzalady-eh1zk]

A huge Thank You to you. Because of your tutorial, I was able to resolve my issue by replacing the water valve. Thank you so much. I’m subscribed and grateful to you!

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻 Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to the family!

[@deloresshelton6666]

Exactly our problem. Washer/dryer came with the house we bought 3 years ago. Sometimes there would be little puddles but recently when I opened the washer to do a load, water flowed out all over the room!! It just randomly does this. So, I will have my husband take a look at this video & we'll check the link you provided. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! If it's as straight forward as it seems, I may not hate my front loader anymore.

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@alfredretana6987]

Yes you did a fine job...no endless talking...right to the point...thank you.

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@ambikam5917]

Thanks a lot, it is a very helpfull video for us! 👍👍👍 This is the problem we too had in our washer, by watching this we understood the problem!! So thanks a lot again for this video🙂🙂

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure 👍🏻

[@5Towaways]

It's sad that a part like that tears up so often (I have heard this is a common problem).. cheaply made. Thanks for the great info. I too like to fix it myself.

[@tinakaan4761]

Thank you HandyDad! The video was very helpful.

[@handydadtv]

Oh good!

[@lainahiller4146]

Looks pretty straightforward. Thanks!

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@brucevogenitz2517]

awesome video - worked like a charm; in less than an hour and for $20, washing machine is working again!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks for the comment 😊👍🏻💯

[@trishanthony2498]

Perfect. I am looking the same Kenmore machine in the video. Thanks for this.

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@marioantognetti4079]

Great work, that includes your filming and audio!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback.

[@muthuraja1696]

agree video was use ful and quality was good

[@jcarey65]

SO, so, so helpful! Thank you!

[@handydadtv]

Glad to help!

[@illbwolfify]

Thank you for showing this issue. I had the same issue on my Kenmore overflowed water leak all over the floor. I will give it a try

[@handydadtv]

It’s not hard. Anyone can do it.

[@childhospital7280]

you deserve many likes bottom not one and endless thanks for your valuable contributions.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sharonanderson4039]

Thank you so much, you just saved us a bundle! ☕☕☕!

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@romeoromeo1211]

great video! we came home from vacation with this problem! water all over the washroom floor from the washing machine overflow! nice to know its fixable!..thankyou!

[@handydadtv]

How awful!

[@manikiyani]

Great job, thank you for sharing it.

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure. Glad I could help.

[@Mahdi_Mogan]

Very informative video. Good work man. Thank you very much.

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@theodoornap9283]

Very helpful, thank you

[@richardburden4384]

Thank you for making this video.

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@webb2kmo]

Identical problem with our LG. Thanks for the video! I'll look it up.

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful

[@TLHP]

You hAve a very good audio/voice which makes your videos enjoyable. Excellent enunciation. Keep it up! Are you a voice over talent?

[@handydadtv]

You’re too kind.

[@knight1705d]

Thank you for sharing this. I have the same problem with a front loader washer - I do not know if this is the fix or not but it is great info to consider while troubleshooting!!!

[@handydadtv]

It may not be the same part, but it is likely the same cause.

[@carlosalmodovar3637]

Awesome video. I have the same problem, I am going to fix it myself. Thanks!

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful

[@chelmsford6774]

Great video, I liked the Amazon part it was $60.00 cheap.

[@Sheila-jk2xf]

Thanks so much for this video. Daughter went down to laundry room the other day and water was pouring out of our open front loader onto the floor. Will do some troubleshooting to verify this is the problem, fingers crossed, because this looks like a pretty easy fix!

[@handydadtv]

Give it a go. It was a cheap, easy fix!

[@MrMrSaldana]

If this is an issue...please shut water off when not used...until fixed..on and off..real simple..dont get water damage to home over a simple temp fix

[@dorianhowell3571]

I've shut my water off untill I ordered part but the machine still fills up somehow even after I turned bother valves off

[@handydadtv]

The valve can’t be off. It might be leaking too, or not turned off tightly enough.

[@redsed1565]

@@dorianhowell3571 ha ha u have a drunk rat pissing in there LOL

[@georgesmith-sh3jp]

Thanks for your video I think that may be my problem. Appreciate you.

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@makeminealarge1]

I went in my kitchen about 5am to get a drink and noticed a small amout of water at the bottom of washing machine on the floor... i didnt notice the drum was full up with water and opened the door to look inside and got a big surprise when the water gushed out, i had trouble pushing the door shut because i wasn't expecting the drum to be full, i hadnt used the machine 4 or 5 days so i guess me inlet valve is also faulty because the drum was full up, maybe it was so full that it started backing up in the water tray and leaking onto the floor, a quick search online and it appers my inlet valve looks very similar to yours. Thanks for the video

[@handydadtv]

Glad to help. It’s really easy to replace.

[@sebastiana8036]

Thank you for this !

[@handydadtv]

You’re welcome 😊

[@vincentdesai984]

Thank you for the video. very helpful.

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@yvonneh.1985]

Excellent, thanks for sharing this great video

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@coreycalicott4688]

Great DIY vid. Thanks

[@handydadtv]

Thanks

[@user-mi6ct1jz1i]

Thank you for sharing!

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure!

[@rymaster4385]

I always turn the water off to the house before any vacation. I had a friend of mine who’s ice makers hose blew out and flooded the house

[@melaniemartinez-kx7ng]

I have this problem+ surprisingly enough, the inside of washer still drips after shutting off the water! Some of these youtube videos say that too!

[@jorgetorres2028]

Good video man thank you for sharing 👍

[@handydadtv]

You’re welcome 👍🏻

[@BKLisaP]

GREAT video! I've been looking for the solution to this problem and the solution is so well explained here. I think I could do it and save a bunch of money but I'm a single lady and can't unstack the dryer so my plumber is probably going to get a new job 😭

[@handydadtv]

Good call because it’s impossible to unstack them by yourself.

[@thedeathofbirth0763]

What an awesome person!!!

[@johnytamale8814]

Good video, good explanation

[@handydadtv]

Thanks hope it works for you

[@SlingbladeJim]

Good job.....................................

[@oflores7457]

Thanks for video !!!

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure. Hope it helps you. 😊👍🏻💯

[@karlatorres9938]

Thanks ☕️

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@manusamoaus]

Almost the exact problem happened to my washer, I was not getting any Hot water and it would leak. I found the valve myself an fixed it myself with help from KZbin videos. Mine only cost me $12 with new valve from Ebay.

[@handydadtv]

Awesome! I didn’t shop around.

[@stephenmoody8059]

Very helpful thank you

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@dbxlkevsmith787]

My mom Washer just started doing the same thing when not in use! Water is leaking inside filling the drum! I’m quite sure that’s the same problem but she has a Samsung vrt front loader! I’ll be taking hers apart this weekend! Thanks a lot

[@dbxlkevsmith787]

And I forgot to mention those washers are equipped with a sensor. So when the water gets too high it pulls it out of the drum automatically like a built in sump pump so it doesn’t overflow out onto the floor unless that feature doesn’t work!

[@handydadtv]

Good to know!

[@Nonplused]

We have the exact same washer and the exact same problem. So far I have been limping along by turning the machine on to drain it before opening the door but now I see that this has the potential to flood if the machine were left off for an extended period so I am going to order the part and turn the water off when not in use. Thanks for the video!

[@handydadtv]

I’m amazed at how they can use such cheap parts in a “good” washer.

[@Nonplused]

@@handydadtv Well you haven't checked pricing lately they aren't $20 anymore. "Cheaply made" would be a better description. Anyway I had trouble confirming I was ordering the right part because the vendors give a part number but not the models it fits, so I took the top off my washer so I could visually confirm it was the right one. Oh and wouldn't you know it the shut off valves for the water supply are seized so I probably have to cut the wall open and replace those too. :-( Oh well at least the hole will be behind the washer. How on earth it was ever decided a ball valve with a flimsy tab to turn it in a plastic recess was a good idea for a washer service I will never figure out. At least a regular garden style tap can be broken free when it seizes because the knob is more robust and it has mechanical advantage. Why these stupid ball valves? How much cheaper are they really? Not going to be much cheaper over the long run now that I have to replace them. Probably I'll wait until I get all the plumbing replaced because I have the crap grey PBE plumbing so it has all got to go soon than later too. So when you add it all up, the effort to save a dollar here and a dollar there means I have to replace this part, the supply valves, and all the plumbing in my house. The world has come to a dark dark place in terms of quality and durability. I wonder how much more it would have really cost to plumb my house with copper when it was built? Stupid plastic.

[@handydadtv]

Wow I just “upgraded” my daughter’s washer hookups from garden valves to ball valves. 😳

[@Nonplused]

@@handydadtv Well, unless you used the big ones with the sturdy handles and the valves are well screwed to the wall I can tell you what will happen when it is time to replace the machine. You'll be using the main water cut-off to the house. I also have those ball valves on my in-floor heating and none of them turn. I busted the tab off one of them by hand before I gave up and just left the system open when replacing the surge tank. The ball valves with the tabs to turn them are absolute crap. They seize up over time and the tab isn't strong enough to deal with it. If you put a wrench on it you'll just break off the tab and as I said it is possible to do that by hand as well. I have other ball valves that have a sturdy handle that bolts on, and those still work. But the ones with tabs are absolute crapolla.

[@Nonplused]

Follow up: After a week for delivery and then another week arguing with FedEx because they applied the GST (I live in Canada) to the wrong account I finally got my part and the machine appears to be working again. So thanks for the video. I had my son do the installation as a learning experience since he gets no school right now. Still need to observe for a few weeks but hopefully this fixes it. If anybody else out there is reading this follow HandyDad's advice because we had it happen 3 times where the water filled up half the barrel and caused flooding twice when we opened the door (by the third time I was checking with a flashlight but still this was a problem). Once we finally got the part installation only took a little over half an hour and that was with a 14 year old doing it. Now to catch up on the laundry. That will take longer, I think. Anyway thanks HandyDad! (PS I still had to use pliers to open those stupid ball valves back up. Luckily the tabs did not break off. I don't think I'll be so lucky next time. Shut off valves should be designed with a 50 year life at least if you ask me. No point having them if they don't last longer than the washing machine or toilet or whatever.)

[@nisarahmd3017]

Saved my atleast 10year old(I guess as it is secondhand, may be more)LG washing machine😊 by only 30aed($9)..Grateful to hand dad

[@handydadtv]

Nice work!

[@cerberusdragon5683]

Great video.... my Wife tot it is water backing up into the drum

[@handydadtv]

Thanks

[@ramachandranpovara3358]

I have the same problem, the reason why I searched this video. The issue and its solution is well explained. Tha k you. I am going to try it and I will be back with results ( 13-12-2023)

[@handydadtv]

Good luck 👍🏻

[@DependableAngelServices]

_thanks great video_

[@murtazaarzei2767]

Good job sir

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@helen8287]

I think this may be my washer's problem. Thanks!

[@handydadtv]

Probably is.

[@powerbookg4apple]

My new washing is less than a week old having this issue I will be getting in-touch with the manufacturer to sort this out we only have one water hose which is cold here in the Uk

[@handydadtv]

A week old?!!! Certainly covered by warranty.

[@jmars807]

Awesome

[@trevorfillmore698]

Thank you mine just started doing this I like it when I fix it myself.

[@antonysingh8765]

Ya that was really helpful thanks mste

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful

[@786qad]

Could be the problem , I would have checked the valve for continuity to make sure it is a bad valve. Sometimes the water connection is just loose or it is a case of low pressure and washing machine is filling up when not in use so I would check supply line. Other than that a good diy if it is 100% a valve issue

[@MikeCodere23]

Thank you

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@diycentral]

Thanks for the post and link to the part. Your video will come in handy if we need to do the same fix on our Whirlpool. Just found a large amount of water on the laundry room floor this morning. Thought it was a leak from somewhere else I'm monitoring but it wasn't for the next thought was the washing machine and since I didn't see anything on the back, figured it was underneath until I noticed a steady drip coming out the front which we leave open to air out. Drum was completely overflowing. While dealing with a hot water heater leak and removing the tank and leaving the hot side open, I turned off the hot water to the washing machine so I could still run it... on cold only. I'm assuming that is still not good because I got a couple F20 errors and now this happened so I'm wondering if that lack of pressure on the hot water side is messing with the solenoids functioning properly. Time will tell. I think it took a day to fill so if it is still leaking, probably won't see anything in the drum for many hours.

[@handydadtv]

Yikes! Good luck.

[@diycentral]

@@handydadtv Thanks. 24 hours now and so far not one drop.

[@handydadtv]

Awesome 🙌🏻

[@dreamgirrrl9]

Excellent demo. I dont think im handy enough to do this myself, kinda scared LOL.

[@handydadtv]

It’s not hard. And if you run into trouble, you can always call for service.

[@johnb5512]

Thank you...

[@handydadtv]

You're welcome!

[@786qad]

I would have opened up the valve , take off the top by unscrewing it and replacing the washer thing and spring inside , spring costs 10 little pennies and is normally the culprit but still better than a repair man's bill

[@ngapulila]

Hello, I have similar problem on my Miele WDA 110. However, it only happens when washing completes but not during the washing. Could it still be the inlet valve problem?

[@handydadtv]

Most likely. Same with ours. After the wash completes, it had a slow leak that filled water in the drum until the next wash. If we left clothes in it for a day or two after the wash, they would be wet and we’d need to run it through a spin cycle again before taking them out.

[@MetroRatRace]

Can it still be the inlet valve if you don’t see water dripping when you pull out the dispenser piece (where you put in your detergent and water runs through it)? Also can it be a sporadic problem? If I run it once or twice in a regular load, the problem seems to go away. Or would that be a drain issue if it goes away?

[@handydadtv]

Anything is possible, I guess.

[@MF-kb2nv]

Our Whirlpool duet top loader drips into the drum when off..You think it's the same problem?

[@handydadtv]

Probably.

[@jelljell7871]

Thaaaaanks giant

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@arleneyager4447]

Where can I find the part? My same washer just started doing this thanks for the awesome video.

[@handydadtv]

Check the video description

[@amjathkhan2004]

Hello there, the water inlet in my LG top load washing machine pumped little to no water when turned on, so I removed the inlet valve assembly myself cleaned it, and put it back in its place exactly the same way it was. But after this, the water started coming out through the water inlet/detergent drawer even when the machine is turned off. What might have gone wrong? Thank you for any help!

[@handydadtv]

Replace the valve.

[@amandagray9748]

I have a logik washer dryer but it only seems to fill with water after a dry cycle. A few times I have done just a drain/spin cycle when it’s got a puddle and it clears and doesn’t come back until the next time I use the dryer - do you think this will be the same issue?

[@handydadtv]

I think so.

[@TristanBailey]

Mine is doing this now but a different design and not open back so will need to look a little first.

[@handydadtv]

I'm sure you'll figure it out. The part must be replaceable.

[@mississippiapple1078]

Thanks so much. My exact problem. ...ugh.. can you come over to fix it? Lol

[@handydadtv]

Sadly no. You’re on your own. But anyone can do this. Even if you need to buy tools, it’ll be cheaper than a service call.

[@johnrosso690]

We have a maytag - do you think this would be the same part. I have the same exact problem.

[@handydadtv]

It’s probably the same kind of part, but not necessarily the same exact one. Please research a parts diagram and make sure you buy the correct part.

[@davidj7607]

I have the same issue, I'm assuming you can test it by taking it apart and seeing if the valve drains into a bucket over time when off?

[@handydadtv]

If you want. I just replaced it and moved on.

[@justycethibault5375]

can you still use it with this leak? i’m in a renter and it’s a shared washer, they already have to replace the dishwasher, we’re not allowed to fix anything ourselves (we signed a contract) and i have lots of laundry to do lol

[@handydadtv]

Tough situation

[@gianfrancoa]

The problem with these valves is when the break on the outside and water pours out. Happened with my dishwasher.

[@catblazer4343]

Does this work for a Duet front loader? There was so much water in the washer it was dripping out of the tumbler!!!!! Thanks!!

[@handydadtv]

I don’t know. You need to find the part number.

[@blairakana9984]

I would’ve loved to see how you took the dryer off the top of the washer.

[@handydadtv]

Sorry, no can do. I moved and left those appliances.

[@danielcraig8044]

Prefect this was my problem all fix

[@handydadtv]

Glad to hear!