Thanks so much for your tutorial it worked awesome on my waaher i actually had to tighten all the way tight so it can fill up all the way ,saved me tons of cash and time this coronavirus has us at home unemployed...god bless you

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ruben!

After 7 years mine got out of adjustment,btw, KZread algorithm did a good job showing me this video, and my machine started to overflow onto the floor. I decided to get a new pressure switch, so I can have piece of mind to run the washer without fear of my machine turning into a waterfall 😧

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

You should hope that you diagnosed it correctly. A bad hose, even with a tiny pinhole you can't see, can cause the system to fail and the washer to overflow.

Thank you sir, your information very helpful. It really help me solve my washing machine water level problem. Glad I drop by to your page

@jaykay18

6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, thanks for watching!

Actually I think the infinite ones have this screw as well! This is what's great about the internet like this. People try to make these machines not fill up, but too bad, it is now easier to show how to get around that crap, and give them universal sign language.

@jaykay18

7 жыл бұрын

That's a good point, they probably do have the adjustment.

i need to do this on the inglis. i already replaced the non adustible rinse pressure with a adjustable one now i can fine tune it to get that 1/4 less water back.

@jaykay18

7 жыл бұрын

Should be very similar to this.

Im going to do this tomorrow when I open the laundromat. Since the inglis has 2 water switches I will have to adjust them both. This will give me a chance to also review the harbor freight socket set I got.

@jaykay18

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I'll be watching!

dude tell us about the tool. looks like its a 90deg shaft driven ratchet type that will work in tight spaces at an angle. is that correct, or simply just a 2 direction short/long drive tool? looks like i need one of those many years over if its what I'm thinking.

@jaykay18

5 жыл бұрын

It's a 2-direction short.long tool. You could probably use a 3/16" socket and 1/4" drive wrench to achieve exactly the same thing.

I hope you don’t mind me asking this...The stem of our water level switch broke and has been stuck on small load. The cost of a replacement switch is close to what we paid for the washer. Do you know of any way to switch the water level to large without having to replace the switch? It’s a Whirlpool wtw5540sq0 top loader. Thank you for your time

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

The stem, as in the part you turn that's connected to the knob? Like the knob broke off kind of thing? If that's what you mean, and you want to force it to large, about the best suggestion I have is to get a small flat blade screwdriver, and try pushing against what's left, and maybe there will be enough friction to force it to turn. If that doesn't work, and you don't mind messing up the screwdriver, you can heat it, hot enough to melt the plastic. I don't know how hot you'd need to go, maybe a candle would work if you leave it in long enough. The idea is to get it hot enough to push the screwdriver tip into the plastic, but DON'T turn it. Let the screwdriver make its own slot, and remove it. Then when the screwdriver is cool enough, you can use that slot to turn it, one last time, to full. You have one shot at doing this right, so be careful. If you screw it up and can't turn it, you'll have to replace it. Also, stand by the washer to ensure it stops filling; if you go too deep into the switch you could damage the innards and then there's no fixing it. If you do get it to work, don't kill yourself over the excess water usage for smaller loads. Around here, I pay some of the highest water rates in the nation, at a penny a gallon, so if the washer uses 25 extra gallons of water, it's only a quarter. Good luck! Any other questions, let me know.

@rebeccadismukes751

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 Thank you for your help!!! I have been searching the internet for months for an answer to this and you have been the only one to provide an answer!!! I am so great full because a small load setting isn’t very practical with three children! 😁 Now I can see some light at the end of the tunnel in the mountain of accumulated laundry!

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccadismukes751 You're very welcome! I'd like to know how it works out for you.

I have the newest whirlpool front load washer can I do the same thing

@jaykay18

6 жыл бұрын

Front loaders are designed to use less water. Too much water can create too many suds, which would impede washing performance. Chances are your machines does NOT have mechanical water level selector, and thus, no, you can't do that to yours. Unless of course you're handy with a soldering iron and microcontrollers and write your own programs for it.

Hi! Do you happen to know if this can be done to my whirlpool wtw4955hw. It has the option for sensing auto fill and deep water wash, but deep water wash fills up less than half way for a heavy load.

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

No way, even with a full tub that thing isn't going wash anything anyway. Around 2009, the last good washing machine rolled off the line. See if you can return that piece of garbage, go to a used appliance store, and get an old Whirlpool, probably like you used to have.

@lindafisher3660

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 mine says wtw4855hw1 and it looks like what ever I put it on it's the same amount of water, I have to fill it a little more myself, it's a whirlpool, can you tell me the problem? I notice the guy above said his is a wtw4955hw just by one number different, do these washers suppose to do this or is it something wrong with it and what could it possibly be? Please respond, thanks.

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

@@lindafisher3660 Did you read the response I had above? The same applies to you. HE washers don't wash anything even if you got the garden hose and filled it to the brim. It does what IT wants to do, rather than what you set it to. Somehow that's supposed to be "high efficiency". It also takes an hour and a half to wash, where an old school washer could do it in 35 minutes. Sure, leave it on for 3 times as long, that's apparently efficient as well. Throw it out and get an old school washer from a used appliance shop and get back to business.

@lindafisher3660

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 alrighty then!

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

@@lindafisher3660 It's the truth. If you take my advice, you'll reflect back and realize that my free advice was worth thousands of dollars of prevented headaches and laundry problems. That much I guarantee.

Ok please explain how to pop the latch so I can open where adjuster is at. Don’t want to gorilla strength the wrong part and break it.

@jaykay18

7 ай бұрын

If you have THIS EXACT MODEL, there are two big metal clips underneath, as shown. Push them towards the back of the machine while trying to lift up on the controls panel. Left side is a little trickier because the lid switch is there also. Alternatively, you may be able to slide a putty knife in the gap between the controls panel and the machine to help push the clip back. Other models may use screws instead, sometimes on the front, sometimes on the back. Just be careful, but it's a pretty rugged piece so no chance of breaking. If your machine is newer, this may not work at all.

@aliiuso3470

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 👍🏽🤙🏾

@jaykay18

7 ай бұрын

@@aliiuso3470 You're welcome.

Thanks very much just whatbi needed to see

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Super helpful watch other videos . This one got it done for me thanks

@jaykay18

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

My washer does not fill as high as it did a while back. Pressure tube is clear. Diaphram clicks on and off when I blow on it. So it appears to be good. Both inlet screens are clear and water pressure and flow is very good from the hoses. Both hot and cold inlet valves work fine and washer dispenses cold and hot water well. Only thing I can think of is pressure switch calibration or maybe it appears to be clicking and working it is not to spec. Any other ideas please? GE top load 10 yrs old

@jaykay18

3 ай бұрын

You did see that the title says "Whirlpool", right?

@condor5635

3 ай бұрын

@@jaykay18 yes but as most people know these all operate on the same principle

@jaykay18

3 ай бұрын

@@condor5635 No, actually most don't. The general public is near retardation. I work with them. Your washer likely has the same function, washing clothes, much like cars from different manufacturers all drive, but operates completely differently from mine. My washers are completely mechanically controlled, there are no circuit boards (except for the water temperature switch to keep you from using enough hot water, but I have a workaround for that too). Yours VERY LIKELY uses an electronic control panel and not a mechanical timer which means it operates completely different. I owned a GE washer when I bought my house, the previous owners left it behind. That was from the early 2000s and even it was computer controlled. In your machine, it's quite possible they use that water level switch to prevent taking more water than necessary, but it often takes less. When there are sensors and computers and the load dances around as the machine fills, ALL BETS ARE OFF.

@condor5635

3 ай бұрын

@@jaykay18 - yes it is circuit board controlled. Agreed all bets are off when the dump thing turns as if fills sensing loads etc. I guess what I want to know is when set to max does it fill based completely on the pressure switch being open or closed? Does not seem to be possible since there are small and medium load sizes on the dial and the pressure switch is a binary value - on or off with 2 distinct pressure thresholds. There is no variable reading it either reached the first pressure level or not. So does time/engine load sensing come into play even when set to max? I think everything is working as designed it just appears that some times there sure is not as much water as you would think in it when set to max. Thanks

@jaykay18

3 ай бұрын

@@condor5635 Again, all bets are off. My best guess is it uses the load size pressure switch almost as an "overflow" switch. The smaller you set it, the smaller it pretends the tub actually is. Meanwhile, it will go on load sensing in whatever cockamamie way it does, not to exceed the maximum as set by the load size pressure switch. If it can get away with using less water, it will.

I have the whirlpool wfw94heaw0 and I can’t find the screw to turn it down

@jaykay18

7 күн бұрын

Very easy on that model. Bring it to the curb.

@jamesobriant1417

7 күн бұрын

@@jaykay18 what does that mean

@jaykay18

7 күн бұрын

@@jamesobriant1417 Exactly what it says. How can you possibly adjust a computerized machine? Especially one that looks nothing like this one? IT'S JUNK, AND YOU'RE STUCK WITH IT.

How can I add more water to a Maytag XL 6.2 top loader HE?

@jaykay18

7 жыл бұрын

If it auto-senses the load and takes in enough water just for it, you can't. Just another benefit of NOT owning an HE washer. Otherwise, the procedure will likely be similar to this, within limits.

@oldenoughtoknowbetter6561

3 жыл бұрын

I hook up the garden hose and add water. It's easier.

@cherylefunz7789

Жыл бұрын

@@oldenoughtoknowbetter6561 my machine just goes to drain mode when I add water. How efficient is that?

This is good for those eco-friendly direct drives that use way less water than they should. If only there was a way to do this on the HE machines...

@jaykay18

7 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, yes you're absolutely right! Even if you stuck a garden hose in it, it would probably throw error W1--too much water, and spin out all the water and clothes down the drain!

@Smurdle450

7 жыл бұрын

Haha! True! That's why I use manual mode on my HE machine!

@munsh4able

6 жыл бұрын

Smurdle450, the manual mode is Normal mode?? Cuz mine don't have manual mode, whirlpool cabrio platinum He

I did this to my Maytag but brought the water up a bit over the top holes. My Maytag has a thumb wheel on the level pressure switch which makes it even easier than yours to adjust.

@jaykay18

7 жыл бұрын

Beg MY pard!

Whirlpool LSR8444L(cannot read the rest) doesn’t have an adjustment screw. I’m not happy at all with the water level on this old washing machine.

@davethestalker

3 жыл бұрын

My level is a little bit too low. I don’t see any adjustments screw on my level switch. I’ll see if there are any switch replacement videos for my model, which is probably 15-20yrs old. The number in my first post is the model number.

Crazy this video just popped up on my news feed. Back when lived in an apartment they had a front loader I used this trick to get the front loader to use more water I got ot to fill just under the rubber seal. The front loader washed so much better afterwards.

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not surprised.

@SuperJeremi10

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 lol right. The front loader actually worked well once it added more water.

@SuperJeremi10

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 I got news I think we might move we have been discussing it. With income low right now and costs rising I think we are going to trying and sell . We did an owner finance on this house and we technically can sell if we sell for what we owe on it. Anyway we have been discussing maybe getting a place with lower payments and lower taxes. We have to have flood insurance on the house and that's like 10,000 a year as well as pay taxes on a house valued at 400,000. Our taxes just went up and our income has decreased . I'm sure we will be okay we are making the payments but we are discussing moving somewhere cheaper so we can enjoy life more. When we moved in we loved it still do but things where better 3 years ago even last year but now money is tight people are not buying things at our store like they used to so its really affecting things I figure try get out ahead now while we can.

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperJeremi10 Whatever works for you. Here, I'm paying taxes on a house that's well over half a million, and that's in overpriced New York. Trust me, dollar for dollar, It's nowhere near as expensive down there as it is here. But we're not moving. We like it here and can afford it. As much as we dislike winter, we deal with it.

@SuperJeremi10

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 yea its expensive here. Well nothing is set on stone yet so we will see. I actually really like the house. We have put some money into the house too. We have slowly been updating the house.

How do you KNOW where the proper height is? I'm referring to ALL levels?????

@jaykay18

Ай бұрын

The proper height is set at the factory. If you want to increase it, this is how. Not too far, because then the machine will overflow. Adjust on the maximum level so you know it won't overflow, the other levels will increase by the same amount.

Mine doesn’t have that valve. Model WTW4800BQ1

@jaykay18

Жыл бұрын

That's because what you have is not a washer, it's a joke. THAT is why you decided to search for this, because your joke doesn't take enough water to actually wash. This only works on real washing machines with mechanical controls, and not play buttons.

My friend has a Cabrio about 2 yrs old. It is horrible!! Very little water enters the machine and even though she only has one set of sheets in it at a time, they come out filthy and stinky. Can We do this to hers? It's supposed to be a large load machine and doesn't even get them wet. Dirt, dog hair, and lint covers all the clothes after washing. She fostered a mentally damaged woman who had smeared feces on the shower curtain. I didn't know this, and threw it in the wash. Feces was still smeared all over it after 2 washings.

@iilmac

Жыл бұрын

I’m here for the same reason!

@jaykay18

Жыл бұрын

The Cabrio isn't a washing machine, it's a joke. The only thing you can do is throw it out and buy a REAL washer. They don't make them anymore, so it will have to be used. No, I'm not kidding. This is the real truth.

@cherylefunz7789

Жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 I was thinking this. I got a top loader with the house I bought 14 yrs ago that I've had in storage. I might just dust it off and put it back to work. Im tired of ruined clothes for minor stains that washers cannot get off.

@jaykay18

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylefunz7789 If there's nothing wrong with it, there's no reason it can't be put back to work. I'd never give away the machine, but that's me. I had a talk with my 2 washing machines and I told them that they will have to continue to work for the rest of my life. I told them not to worry if they "become ill" because I'm the doctor and I'm in-house. If I ever move, I don't care what the cost is, they're coming with me.

@cherylefunz7789

Жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 🤣🤣I'm sure that worked amazingly well!! however in her case, no one is much of a doctor. 😂 No sense to this machines dysfunction, as it seems hundreds of thousands of people are having the same issue. I heard from a friend that the ones with wash plates have never done a good job.

So counterclockwise will decrease the water level?

@jaykay18

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, but don't.

@CeliaShadden

5 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 but on my load settings.. I try to do the mini/small/medium and it just keeps filling all the way up

@jaykay18

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like there's a problem instead that needs to be addressed. If you'll notice, this adjustment is more of a fine-tuning adjustment, so adjusts a little bit. Maybe I can help you. What kind of machine and how old is it?

@CeliaShadden

5 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 its a maytag performa. Idk wat year i bought it used.. It cycles thru correctly but it just fills the whole washer no matter wat load size its set at..

@jaykay18

5 жыл бұрын

The exact year isn't important, but a time frame is necessary. If this machine is any newer than about 10 years old, it's likely computer controlled and nothing here is going to help. So I'd like to know about what I'm dealing with before proceeding.

Remember, it's mechanical...You could have just unclipped it from the cabinet, adjusted it and clipped it back into place when done. By "unclip" I mean just let it dangle as you are adjusting it with the wrench, I don't mean unplug all the wires.

@jaykay18

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's another way to do it. Figured it was easier to fight with it in position since I had a wrench that would fit.

My direct drive doesn't have it

@jaykay18

2 жыл бұрын

The latest and last direct drive they made, in the upper model tier, had an automatic level selector. Some of the older machines that have a water level switch didn't have the adjuster, but often they can be swapped out for one that has it, from a different model.

I popped the back of mine and leaned it back no magic screw anywhere, just circuit boards and wires.

@jaykay18

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like your machine has automatic level selection.

How about to decrease ? Mine is wasting entire tub on 3 pieces of clothing

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

Turn the screw the opposite way???

@SWTWHITEGSR

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 thanks I tried that unscrew it almost all the way . Thanks

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

@@SWTWHITEGSR You're welcome.

1:50 my boss gave me a kit like that with a little chinsey ratchet. That was 20 years ago. I've used that thing easily 1000 times. Best $2.00 ever spent.

@jaykay18

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the kind of work you do. I just ran into a set of screwdrivers, small ones, from a good 35 years ago or so. I've never used those either. I have much better tools with higher precision. Cheapest tool I have that has come in most handy is an old set of small needlenose pliers. I just used them today, in fact, replacing a sticker on my car's windshield. Lets me get it absolutely perfectly straight when reaching down where the window hits the dashboard.

@muskokamike127

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 lol well, I think I know the precision screwdrivers you're talking about. Chrome with black blades and an octagon on the ends? Yes, I'm sure snap on makes a ratchet 3" long.....but why spend $180 when a $2.00 one does the job just fine? BTW: I have a $200 stiletto hammer. Why? because it was easier on my shoulder than the steel $45 one. A big feature when you drove on avg 1000 to 1500 4" nails a day.

@jaykay18

2 жыл бұрын

@@muskokamike127 Nah, these are real cheap junk, probably will strip the screwdriver the first time you use it. I fully agree, there's a time and a place for cheap tools, and a time and a place for more expensive ones. A lot of times the cheap tools will perform more than adequately.

@muskokamike127

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 the ones I'm talking about WERE literally garbage. I built a newer better bigger cnc router. I bought a new porter cable router for it. The brushes wore out after 4 months. They warrantied it, but it was out for 6 weeks. That router cost me $200.00 I instead bought a cheapie $79 one from Canadian Tire (think harbor freight). The brushes last about 10 months and since it has a 3 yr OTC warranty, I walk 1 1/2 blocks, and they give me another one and I'm back to work in an hour.

@jaykay18

2 жыл бұрын

@@muskokamike127 The best harbor Freight gives you is 90 days. If you even try to return something because it's broken, they give you the absolute hardest time. In fact, the only time they don't give you a hard time is when you don't ask questions and buy stuff.

Hahahaha I laughed my ass off at the beginning "thanks for watching"

@jaykay18

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm here all week!

Thanks Mom

@jaykay18

Жыл бұрын

Er, OK?

@stevenduke260

Жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 your Mom gave you the socket extension.

@jaykay18

Жыл бұрын

@@stevenduke260 That's true, she did. I have better tools now. Last I used that thing was this video.

I don't think I could do that with my digital controlled SpeedQueen - wish I could. It does fill up at least to where that whirlpool started at - which I'm still fine with. I was impatient when we bought our house, and didn't want to wait for the dealer to order a machine with the knob controls. I can't stand the laundromat with all the kids and having to sit there waiting with my thumb up my (you know). I'm still very happy with it though even though it only fills about 95% of the way unlike the front loaders and HE top loaders (Which don't even have an agitator! and have locking lids so you can't add anything after it starts! - How are they supposed to get anything clean?). I can't imagine trying to wash my queen sized comforter in one of those. But I can lift the lid or pause it for an extra long soak and also I am able to disable the switch that stops it with the lid open - which isn't really necessary but sometimes I just like to watch what it's doing. So that is nice.

@jaykay18

7 жыл бұрын

You actually might be able to, depending on how they worked it it. If they used a pressure switch similar to these machines it should be adjustable--the circuit board is just watching for a switch to open or close. They may have used a variable-adjust one that uses resistance based on the amount of water in the tub, in which case I couldn't think of a very easy solution. The other option is to add a manual fill momentary switch to the machine. You'd tap into the 120V feeding the machine, go through the momentary switch, and wire that to the fill valves. You'd just hold the button for as long as you'd like the water to flow, and I don't think the circuit board would know the difference. There are options available to you, just think about ways to solve the problem.

@scbbc8186

7 жыл бұрын

I have found many videos for the knob controls, but not the digital controls. - The only brand that we could get because of the small doorways was SQ when the warranty expires I will mess with it more - but since it's still under it's warranty (which SQ is great for) I don't want to mess with it too much when I don't exactly know and void it. but the disabling the lid lock was super easy with just a clothsline pin. After the warranty is over in about 3 1/2 years from now I will try to mess with it a lot more!

@jaykay18

7 жыл бұрын

Only 3 1/2 short years. Wait till you see how bad washing machines are then!

@scbbc8186

7 жыл бұрын

I am not planning on getting rid of this one. - SQ skirted the laws as much as they can. - I am keeping this forever and rather than replacing I will keep getting it repaired. It was the only brand that is still made that is easily dissasembable that in pieces would fit down my tiny basement staircase. That's why I had to go to a SQ official distributor because they aren't sold in places like Home Depot, Lowes, etc... It was either that or a very tiny HE front loader - which we didn't want - don't like front loaders and what's the point in having a tiny machine when I would still have to go to the laundromat to was my sheets and blankets.

@jaykay18

7 жыл бұрын

Same with my Whirlpools, I will replace whatever part on them that's necessary to keep them running, there is really no other choice.

What causes it to lose calibration?🤷🏽

@jaykay18

3 ай бұрын

They generally don't lose calibration. This was simply done to increase the water level in the tub a little more. Just helps things out when doing a very large load. The articles that are to be washed basically need to "swim" in the water, and when the machine is packed full, that little extra definitely helps.

@davo29

3 ай бұрын

@@jaykay18 my whirlpool washer used to full up normal, now I've changed the suspension rods and the tub fulls medium when the selection is on full load. And when the selection is on small, it's not enough water to wash

@jaykay18

3 ай бұрын

@@davo29 I bet you have a newer belt drive washer that has auto sensing.

@davo29

3 ай бұрын

@@jaykay18 no I don't have auto sensing. I think the auto sensing will be on the control board. My washer have the pressure switch.

@jaykay18

3 ай бұрын

@@davo29 Yes, but you said :suspension rods". If your washer has light on the control panel, or a "start" or "play/pause" button, it uses a belt. And those washers still have the pressure switch but use it as an LIMIT switch or OVERFLOW detector. They try to use as little water as possible, up to the maximum allowable set by that switch setting.

LOL . about the stupid dollar store gifts . I finally told my wife to stop it with those useles tools. Thanks for great vid.

@jaykay18

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

works on rinse pressure switch too! Ours only fills 1/4 of the tub for rinse. No way to get soap out of jeans like that! What the hell is the government thinking? I don't live in CA....we have plenty of water here.

@jaykay18

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I know what you mean! To circumvent that, you might be able to disconnect the wires from the rinse switch and tie them in with the wash level switch.

@Brandywine-farm

6 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@jaykay18

6 жыл бұрын

There might be an even easier way. I came across this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYNmrqqDmK6pk7w.html

@dalehollowoutdoors2173

6 жыл бұрын

DONE TONIGHT~! Flipped grey switch inside rinse pressure switch to full and it fills all the way up! OH HAPPY DAY

I wish washers would get better, but unfortunately they will get worse.

@jaykay18

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@kmcdowell1250

3 жыл бұрын

Even speed queen is making worse and worse desisions

If whirlpool had made the HE machines differently they should have AT LEAST kept the existing drive mechanism and controls. All they could have done was modify the inner tub and agitator design to satisfy the treehugger regulations of the US government. Oh and had 2 water levels: low water that is more than 1 cup of water and high water mode for bulky items. Problem solved. Hopefully. I know they could have done this if they actually had brains.

@jaykay18

5 жыл бұрын

Instead they fired their long-time, high-paid engineers and hired a bunch of Millennials they pay nothing. They gave them the plans, and said "rebuild this, meet these energy and water requirements, and I need this on my desk by Friday!"

@whirlpoolz1200

5 жыл бұрын

jaykay18 You're damn right they did!

try doing this with a modern washer...

@jaykay18

7 жыл бұрын

I've seen some hacks, but even with more water it doesn't excuse the poor washing action!

@DaSamNudge

7 жыл бұрын

true.

@GarageDoorGuy89

7 жыл бұрын

Those wash plates dont clean $h!t...

@jaykay18

7 жыл бұрын

Correct for $200!

And old timer told me water not above the top two roles of holes.

@jaykay18

6 жыл бұрын

Perhaps he was erring on the side of caution.

@johnsmith4630

5 жыл бұрын

But isnt it bad if the water level goes above the agitator bolt? Wont that allow water to go down below the drive shaft? The water on mine fills above the bolt the center there where the bolt is fills w warer

Your water level was fine, you are overfilling it now. There needs to be room for when the water sloshes around

@jaykay18

Жыл бұрын

Certainly not! There's PLENTY more room in there that you can't see for the water to slosh around. It's much better SINCE I added water.

A small enough boxed end wrench should work just fine.

@jaykay18

Жыл бұрын

And if I had one, I'd be all set.

@garyr7027

Жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 be a good time to invest in small wrench set, they do come in handy.

@jaykay18

Жыл бұрын

@@garyr7027 At the time this video was recorded, it would have been a great time. These days, nothing is sure.

@garyr7027

Жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 I hear ya, seems like you never have enough tools anymore. Everytime they make something new it requires another special tool... it sucks. It's real bad for the automotive industry.

@jaykay18

Жыл бұрын

@@garyr7027 It won't last long in the automotive industry, cars are built disposable today. As long as it has a nice infotainment system, people will buy it. There are specialized tools for each industry. As a computer technician, I didn't have much need for wrenches, but I have tons of screwdrivers and bits to crack just about any case.

Your not going to be happy until you break it ain't you.

@jaykay18

7 жыл бұрын

There will be another video coming up in the future regarding more modifications (rather, testing for modifications). With this machine, I absolutely DO stand a good chance of breaking it. I believe the modification will not hurt the machine, but if so, the part is cheap and easy to replace.

Who was the idiot engineer (redundancy) that came up with the thought that not allowing enough water into the tank to even get the clothes wet, was a good idea?

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know. This was just a slight modification, to increase the water level to where I wanted it.

Someone thinks water gets wasted.

@jaykay18

7 жыл бұрын

Apparently so!

error code, machine is overflowing, mandatory drain and spin, call service man

@jaykay18

6 жыл бұрын

Impossible.

That screw is for an initial calibration of the sensor ... if the water level should ever change/overflow in the future; don't try to re-adjust; replace the sensor; don't do what I did; thinking I can re-adjust the sensor after 7-years ... I adjusted the sensor, everything looked ok, took a shower, came out and my floor was starting to flood 😡... I knew better but tried it anyways ... I just pissed that Maytag solution to overflow is probably a timer that prevents overflow ... but by the time the logic kicks in, water is all over the floor ... Maytag man ... get off your ass and stop waiting for a machine to break and get back to Research/Development

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah they don't lose calibration. Most washers of this style have NO timer on water fill, they'll happily flood your entire house. Dishwashers have a timed fill, with an overflow float sensor. The problem with a timed fill is everyone has different water pressure. If your pressure is extremely low, the dishwasher might not get enough water; too high of a water pressure will cause the float to activate. If that switch is not getting "activated" by the water in the tub, either the switch itself is faulty, or there's a problem with the hose. Generally, these systems are very reliable and can run for well over 30 years without a problem.

@tonyd1149

29 күн бұрын

@@jaykay18 Yes, but I wish they'd have a cam on the control regulator's arm (as our previous Whirlpool SuperSupreme). I'd rather have more than just our current '3' pre-set water levels.

@jaykay18

29 күн бұрын

@@tonyd1149 I believe the magic is all in the selector switch. If you can find one that is infinitely variable that will mount up, it will work like your old one.

@tonyd1149

29 күн бұрын

@@jaykay18 Dear Jay, thank you so much for the kindness of a reply. I can try to find one. Any suggestions on where to start are much appreciated. (If you don't have time, that's ok too. I'm thankful for this your reply and descriptive video). God[Bible] Bless you much. Thank you again.

@jaykay18

29 күн бұрын

@@tonyd1149 Yeah, no problem. Probably the easiest way, since your old machine had one, if you still have any paperwork anywhere with the model number for it. I'd look that up on a couple of appliance parts websites. Find one with a picture and compare to how yours mounts up. If it can mount, it can work. If you have no recollection of the old machine, look on KZread for different Whirlpool or Kenmore washers, one of them is bound to have it, and the author might have put the model number in the title or description, or spoken it aloud. Then you can look up the parts list for that and see if it fits. I can tell you that if you just do a broad search like "whirlpool water level selector switch", there will be an overwhelming number of results, and you won't be able to tell one from another.