How do I check and replace the water level sensor on my Kenmore 80 Series Hvy Dty Washer?

Most likely solenoid in water valve is stuck open if only way to stop water is to cut off faucet. Replace water valve.

If you are attempting to fill it beyond what it is capable of holding, NO. If it is not filling enough then there is a small tube next to the tub that measures the water and that tube can become plugged with softener.

Ok, there is a tube running from the fill switch to the tub, as water fills the tub the air in this tube will activate the switch. If there is a hole in this tube the switch will not stop the water. I fill the tub about 1/4 full, take the tube off the switch and blow through the tube, If you hear air escaping patch the hole or replace the tube.

The water lever sensor/switch is not working and needs to be replaced. IT has a air tube that senses the water lever by pressure. It the tube is clear then the switch needs replaciing,, If they is a clog, clear it and retry before replacing it.

it sounds like the water valve is bad,the water valve level(sm. med. lg.)controls the water valce-mike

one of three things,inlet water valve bad,water level hose came loose or water level switch is bad,check all tree and let me know-mike

I had the same problem with a 90 series and there is a small hose connected to the water level knob that had slipped off.

Hello. Yes there is a fill level pressure switch. It is pressure activated by the pressure of water rising in a tube as the water rises in the tub.It's easy to find and easy to replace. Look for the tube and follow it to the switch. Parts for Kenmore are available at 1-800-516-9625 or at http:\www.sears.com.
Good luck.

barneyluc

Yes,
Kenmore is uniformly easy to work on, everything comes off from the front.
There are two 80 models,
on the most common, newer model, the edge trims on the console pop off, there is a phillips screw in each corner, remove the screw, slide the console forward, lift up and flip over.
on the older one the console is released by sliding a putty knife or other blunt blade under the corners of the console to uncatch a clip, lift up flip over

• ensure air tube is attached (water level sensor operates off air tube from bottom of drum to control body, (bottom is not loose or there is water all over the floor))
• Blow any water out of the air tube, it should be empty when the washer is empty, water remaining in the tube messes up the pressure sensing (usually makes water level lower)
• ensure wires are connected to control body.

Kenmore pressure switches are adjustable, the adjustment is hidden.
An internal spring stretches over time and does not react properly.
to test

1. remove the water level knob from the front side of console
2. depress the lock tab at the right side of water level sensor body where it contacts the back side of the console and rotate counter clockwise 45degrees
3. withdraw water level sensor body
4. adjacent to shaft for the knob is 1/8inch bolt head, turn clockwise to raise, counter clockwise to lower water level.
5. washer can be operated with the console open and the level body removed - dont shock yourself on the cable connectors
6. test, adjust, test adjust. (water level switch may need to be flicked hi-med & back to test adjustment
7. if no effect replace water level sensor body

The water level switch body contains a small spring that is not really up to the job and stretches over years,
do this repair, on call, no parts, takes 15 minutes,, 3-4 times a month

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