If the washer agitates, but does not spin and empty, it is most likely the switch that is activated by closing the lid. Those Kenmores from that time had a problem with the bracket cracking on that switch and then it would come loose and could not be activated. If it will not agitate, spin or empty, it is most likely the clutch, which kind of looks like a hockey puck with six holes in it. If you’re handy at all it is about a $20 part, and about 1/2 hour of work.
This is usually a sign that the lid switch/lock is not working and needs to be replaced.
SOURCE: Kenmore 400 washer on warm cycle begins to fill
When the water turns cold, check the other hot water outlets in the house. Possibly the water heater is simply running out of hot water.
If that's not it, I'd have the repairman replace the water valve and while he's got the hoses off, check to be sure the filter screens are not stopped up. There's really not much to the water temp control so there's not much else I can think of that might cause this problem.
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Lid switch is still most likely the problem. Are you able to unplug washer from wall and check the wire connected to the switch.
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check the preassure hose
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Sounds like the fill switch needs to be replaced. A good way to test it is to set your machine on low fill and see if it fills past 3/4. If it does, it's the fill switch.
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