Whirlpool front loader seems low on water all the times. Is there a water level sensor?

You probably have a front loading washer. This is something you have to get use to. If the water level is set to high, that’s all you can do. It should be good enough just hard to understand. Clothes don’t need to be saturated in water like a top loader. Front loaders are all about saving water and cleaning just as well.

Replace the water level sensor.

F35 is a water level error.
The water level switch (pressure switch) has malfunctioned.

If you remove the top panel, three screws in the back, you will have access to the pressure switch.

With the tub empty, remove the vinyl hose from the switch and blow backwards through the hose to clear any restrictions.

If the fault codes return after doing this, you will likely need to replace the pressure switch.


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The water should be able to come up to the door level without leaking. Chances are you have build up on the bottom side of the glass on your door. If so take a razor blade and scrape the build up off. Your door will quit leaking.

Scott,
Believe me, if the water level were ever several inches above the glass, you'd know about it 'cause it would flood your laundry room. Seriously. See? That rubber door boot/seal is not water tight (like a submarine) when the door is closed and locked, it's water "resistant".

Front loaders often appear as though the level is low, but they are designed this way. The clothing actually tumbles through the water as opposed to soaking in water like a top loader.

All of that to say that you have nothing to be concerned about. Your water level is fine.

SG

p.s. If your water level switch had failed, as you suspected, the water level would be too high and leak out the door.

not so much hte switch , but perhaps the hose that attaches teh tub to the switch, usually it rubs a gainstrear of machine and gets a hole in it, look to the hose first

http://mikes-duet.blogspot.com/ shows how to adjust water level. I would give it a shot...Mike also has the link to the online manual.
Good luck!

the parts that control the water level is the water level switch.it's with a hose connected to tub and the water level switch. check if your hose is still ok, or your water level switch deffective

This is the water saver feature and the only solution may be to put it on the maximum wash cycle to get clothes really clean.
These washers normally get the clothes almost dry.