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Whirlpool Washer WTW4816FW2 does not fill tank with water

I hope I'm in right place for help.

I went to Washing Machines and saw my machine immediately, so that's why I'm here.

First thing.. my machine has a Whirlpool WTW4816FW2 it has a 2 on the end, unlike the one listed above.

My machine has 2 Water Levels - Auto Sensing and Deep Water Wash

Problem: I use a gallon bucket to add water everytime I wash a load of clothes to get enough water to cover the clothes well enough, so they can move freely. I guess it's safe to say, it's never enough water on either water level setting.

It did work properly when it was new.

It does add a small amount water at the beginning of the cycle everytime you open the lid. Not sure if that means anything or not.

Any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated. :)

Thanks.

Pamela

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Most washers detect the amount of water in the tub by a pressure switch mounted in the tub. As the water fills, an air tube fills with pressure until at a predetermined point it decides it's full, then the water shuts off. One of my old washers somehow got too much pressure inside the hose and it was sealed well enough that the pressure couldn't release. So every time it went to fill, the existing pressure caused it to shut off prematurely.

In my case, the fix was easy; all I had to do was take the hose off the pressure switch for a moment, relieving the pressure, then put it back on. Pressure equalized and tub filled properly again.

I'll be darned if I can locate a picture or a part number for the pressure switch on your washer, but the hose you want is indicated as part number 23 in the following diagram.

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It's possible you might end up having to replace the water level switch, but try this first; it could be just this simple.

P.S., it appears the water level switch on your washer is integrated into the control board, meaning you'd have to replace the complete board assembly just to get a new switch. It's part number 6 in this picture.

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Keeping my fingers crossed it's a quick and easy fix for you! Good luck, and let us know how it all turns out; your experience will help the next person who comes along with the same problem, and they'll appreciate you for it.

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