Our front load washer is filling up with water even when the machine is unplugged - what is causing this problem and how do we fix it???

the washing machine is designed with a timer limit switch have the switch checked.

This sounds like a problem with the water valve. Sometimes a particle gets in the works. Either open the electric valve or replace it.

Hi,
The soleniod valve is bad.... here is a tip that will help...the problem you have is with the same part but the opposite problem...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3880845-washing_machine_problems_no_water

heatman101

"F27" is an Overflow Condition error. The following link explains how to troubleshoot:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3608602-f27_error_code

This can be one of the more difficult error codes to diagnose because there are so many potential causes. Read through the information provided and try to eliminate the easy (and obvious) things first. If you have any questions, please let me know. I hope this help you.

HINT: One obvious symptom that helps narrow down a potential cause is the fact that the washer does not stop filling with water even when unplugged. More than likely, you have a defective water inlet valve that is causing this.

The freezing messed up the fill valve. This is the part that your hoses connect to on the back of the washer. Replace it and you will be fine.

This symptom usually indicates that you have a failed inlet solenoid water valve assembly. Completely unplug the washer from the electrical supply and see if the water stops filling. If it does, then you likely have a control board failure. This is rare but possible. If the water continues to fill with the washer unplugged from electricity, I recommend shutting off the hot and cold water supply faucets behind the washer. It is likely that the water will stop filling the washer. This would indicate that you have a failed water valve assembly.

if it still flows with the unit unplugged then replace the cold side inlet valve for the fix , it my be called the mixing valve on a part search. Phil

does the water run when you unplug the machine? if so then you have a bad fill valve,

if water is constanty dribbling into the machine then there is a leaking water valve on the machine, if not leaking in all the time then exessive water pressure at some time, dont thing it is the control

daidan, If you unplug the washer and it still fills you have a bad inlet water valve. If you post the complete model number we would be able to help you better...Catriver...post back