How to Fix a Maytag Washing Machine When the Water Will Not Fill Up to the Large Load
When your Maytag washer will not fill up for larger loads, your water pressure switch is at fault. The water pressure switch connects to a pressure hose that is full of air. As water fills the tub, the air in the hose rises and becomes pressurized. The water pressure switch will cut the water supply off once a certain pressure is reached. If your washer operates normally on small and medium loads, the pressure hose is good. You can quickly replace your water pressure switch and fix your Maytag washer. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Disconnect the power cord from the washer electrical outlet. Look on the top rear edge of the control console and find the screws that secure the console to the back of the washer. Remove the screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
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Grab the top of the control console and roll the console forward onto the top of the washer. Locate the pressure switch on the left side of the control console. There will be a plastic tube connecting to the switch.
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Pull the three wires away from the pressure switch. Be sure to grab the wires at the ends where they connect to the pressure switch terminals when pulling the wires off. Pull the plastic pressure tube from the pressure switch.
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Remove the three screws securing the pressure switch to the control console. Take the pressure switch to an appliance repair shop to obtain a replacement. Insert the new pressure switch into the control console and secure with the retaining screws.
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Place the tube over the port on the pressure switch and slip the three wires over the pressure switch terminals.
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Rotate the control console upright and line up the mounting holes on the rear of the console. Secure the control console to the washer with the retaining screws. Plug the Maytag washer power cord back into the wall outlet.
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Tips & Warnings
Always disconnect power from appliances before attempting repairs.
