10 year old model kenmore top load washing maching won't fill.

If it's that old, you're better off buying a new unit. You'll spend about half the cost of a new one fixing it.

You will need to replace the control panel to resolve this issue.

Plastic coupler between tub and motor is broken. It usually last about 5 years. Costs less than $15.
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The drain hose outlet must be higher than the 'full' water level in the tub or the water will syphon out until the tub water equals the hose height. If the drain system you are using for the washer is floor level, then you need to install a vertical pipe (1-1/2" minimum) to place the hose end into at the top and it should eject the water through a 90 degree elbow onto the floor at the bottom. There are more elegant solutions, but this will stop the tub from self-draining. Good luck!

try this the drain hose from the washer is stuck to far down the drain .allow only 8 to 10 inches down drain if the house drain is lower than top of tub it will do the same thing. raise the drain haundi24

check yor lid switch,,its a little switch on right side of cabnit..listen for a click,,your unit doesnt have a belt it has coupling

you can check for a broken/cracked/ dettached plastic hose leading from the back left side of tub to the pressure switch under the main console. usuall problem is it dry rots and cracks, or comes loose after shaking/vibrating,

remember ,,the tub has a balance ring on top..and that filled with water,,,if your getting water at bottom make sure your drain hose is at proper height,,,+theres always water between the pump and the drain hose no unit can drain 100 per,,

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