Water will not stop filling the washer

I just fixed this problem on my GE washer that overflowed earlier into my hallway and living room. The fix required removing the tube from its connection at the outer tub and cleaning out some residue that was preventing air from moving to the sensor at the top of the machine at the control panel. No tools were needed other than a large steak knife to undo the clips to remove the front panel of the machine and a small flat head screw driver that I used to clean out the plastic pressure hose.

The good news is that even if this had not worked and the sensor/switch needed to be replaced, the part is available for replacement at the local hardware superstore and a few online outlets for around thirty dollars. Replacement of the switch looks to be relatively simple by disconnecting the existing wiring housing and replacing with a new part.

There are several detailed diagrams available online by doing a search for your product/ model number.

Be sure to check the hose before replacing the pressure sensor/switch- this will save time and money.

Good luck!

The water level sensor switch may be bad, or the tubing connected to it has come loose or is leaking.

Inside your washer, there is a plastic or rubber tube that extends from the bottom of the tank to the top of the washer where it attaches to a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is probably near or attached to the water level knob. The top of the tube should be connected to the pressure sensor switch and sealed so that air cannot escape. When the water level rises in the tank...and in the tube...the air pressure inside the tube increases. When the air pressure reaches a certain point, the pressure sensor is activated which causes the water to stop and the wash cycle to begin.

The tube should be inspected to make sure it's not filling with water due to an air leak at the top. Check to be sure the tube is still attached to the pressure switch. If you are not familiar with electrical testing, you may need assistance from someone with a volt meter to test the pressure switch...although, if the tubing is okay...the switch is probably bad.

Good luck...and I hope this is helpful!