over filled water

[lelebird]

Hi, I have a LG WD-8015C front load washing machine, almost 3 years. Today when I use the machine I found water everywhere in the laundry, the water keep filling into the machine but it looks the machine doesn’t know, it didn’t run even the water is over filled. but when I choose drain program the water was pumped out. what’s the reason? and how much normally will cost to repair it? thanks.

[cockney steve]

Re: over filled water

There is normally a pressure-switch which senses water-level.

To find it, you need to “open-up” the machine…..the switch is usually aboutthe size of a large coffee-jar lid, with several wires plugged-in to contacts on one side.

There is also an air-tube connected to it (push-fit and may have a clip as well…..the tube should be disconnected from the switch and blown down……if it’s not blocked,you may hear a bubbling noise….otherwise it needs unblockung, often it fits to a small reservoir near the bottom of the outer-drum….hot water in an old washing-up liquid bottle can sometimes be used to flush the build-up of soap-sludge.

UNPLUG THE MACHINE FIRST AND LEAVE FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES BEFORE DELVING INSIDE.

DON’T BLOW HARD INTO THE PRESSURE-SWITCH , IT’S VERY SENSITIVE AND YOU’LL RUIN IT.

USE A DIGITAL CAMERA TO RECORD THE POSITION OF WIRES BEFORE YOU FIDDLE…..THIS SITE CANNOT GIVE OUT WIRING INFO. AND THERE ARE LIKELY TO BE SPARE CONNECTORS.

that’s the most likely cause of your problem….pressure-switch faulty or the tube blocked.

I’m not a professional engineer, so exercise due caution.

[iadom]

Re: over filled water

Well if I was to call and repair it my labour charge would be around £2500. 😉

As you seem to be in Oz I have moved you to the dedicated forum. Some of the regular posters in there may have a better idea of call charges in New South Wales. 🙂

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