The Overflow Water in My Maytag Washer Does Not Shut Off
Maytag front-loading and top-loading washers have an overflow feature that prevents water from overfilling, but it does not properly detect the amount of water in the washer if the washer's inlet hose is clogged or damaged. The inlet hose disperses water into the washer, and it clogs when mineral deposits collect on the inlet hose's screen. Routine cleaning is required to maintain the performance of the washer and prevent overflowing, which can cause property damage and shorten the life of the washer. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Tap "Power" to shut off the washer. Turn the washer around to access the back.
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Clamp down on the coupling located at the end of the inlet hose connected to the washer, using the pliers.
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Turn the coupling counterclockwise with the pliers until the hose detaches from the washer.
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Place a bucket under the detached hose. Turn on the faucet to flush out the hose with water.
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Brush the screen at the end of the hose to remove mineral deposits. Attach the hose's coupling to the back of the washer.
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Turn the coupling clockwise to tighten the connection, until the coupling stops turning. Clamp the pliers over the coupling, then turn the coupling two-thirds of a full turn to secure it to the washer.
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Squeeze the clamp located on the drain hose on the back of the washer. Push the drain hose onto the washer's drain opening.
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Release the clamp to secure the connection between the washer and the drain hose.
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Tips & Warnings
Remove the inlet hose altogether by unscrewing the coupling connected to the water faucet. The inlet hose disconnects from the water faucet, and it can be replaced with a new inlet hose by connecting the new hose's coupling to the washer and the water faucet.
