I have a Whirlpool Duet washer, during the wash cycle, the water level gets much higher than normal, then the H/F code flashing and the washer stops. I can then switch it to rinse/spin cycle, more water comes in then stops with H/F code again. I can then switch to drain/spin cycle to complete the load. What is wrong, please help.
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Thanks for using FixYa. Error code F/H means no water was detected entering machine or Pressure switch trip not detected. If after 30 seconds the control does not detect water entering machine and then valves will be turned off and the error code will be displayed. It can also happen if the control has turned the water valves on and after 8 minutes the flow meter has detected 10.5 gallons of water passing through it, but has not detected the pressure switch trip, the valves will be turned off and the error code will flash. You’ll need to Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to clear the display. Please do rate the solution if the issue is resolved or else revert for further assistance.
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Rylee
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The problem turns out to be a small hole on the rubber hose connecting to the water pressure switch. The hole which is about 18" down from the pressure switch, was caused by the hose rubbing against the drum (must be a pretty common problem). The problem can be fixed in three ways: first open the top of the washer by removing three screws on the back and then slide the top backward to remove.
1. Cut the hose where you find the hole, reconnect the two pieces with a small tubing of the appropriate diameter. You need to be creative to find the right tubing. Tie a string to the bottom part of the hose before cutting it or else you will have a hard time later if it drops down to the floor.
2. Using a 4" long shrinkable tubing that can be slide into the rubber hose. Remove the hose from the pressure switch, slide the shrinkable tubing over the hole, heat the tubing with a heat gun and keep on rotating the hose. Reconnect the hose to the switch.
3. Replace the rubber hose with a new one. I think you can get a replacement vacuum hose from any auto part store instead of waiting to order a new part.
Oh one more thing, reroute the rubber hose behind the the white drain hose and tie it down to avoid repeated problem in the future.
Thanks so much!! After many tries of running diagnostics, we could not pinpoint the problem. I knew it was something simple, we checked and the siphen hose was rubbed out. My husband replaced it with a hose from his fishing aerator for live bait. Who would have thought?! After a week, our machine is as good as new! THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!!!
I have the same H/F error code and my vacuum hose is just fine. Plenty
anything else I should check. This is driving me crazy and I checked
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