I have an older Whirpool called Ultimate Care II. Why dosen't this washer come with some type of shut off mechanism when the washing bin becomes overfilled? It has flooded 2 of my houses already!!!

The washer doesn't have any features like that but you can put the washer in a pan with a drain or you can call youy plumbing supply store,tell them your problem,and ask them about a water sensor kit they sell,you stick the sensors in a pan,if they sense water they are connected to the water valve that is electronic and it shuts the water off so this doesn't happen.why did the washer overflow?was it the pressure switch or the water valve.

There is a water level switch that operates with rising air pressure (and rising water level) within a connecting tube that connects the bottom of the outer drum to the back of the switch. The plastic tube can become cracked or the switch itself is defective. Not sure if the back of the control panel is removable, if not, the cabinet top must be raised up. If no obvious screws in the cabinet back, try inserting a thin putty knife into the two front corners to release spring latches. Hope this helps!