My Kenmore Elite washer was working fine until our water pump overheated. The water pressure in our entire house was very low. Now that its been fixed, the washer is still reading an FH error, meaning a water inlet problem. I checked to make sure the hoses are properly connected, not kinked, etc. I unplugged the washer to "clear its memory" and still nothing. Please Help!
Check first the filters on the inlet water line. Then, if problem still exist - check that the inlet water valve works(it is an electromagnet valve, located at the pipe's entrance to the machine)). If it doesn't work, test that it get power. In case it get power and doesn't work - You can easily open the valve and clean it (from scale or other dirt). Be aware you should disconnect the power cable from machine before doing it !!!! Check as well for valve's coil resistance. In case you have no resistance measurement - you should replace it for a new one. Good luck
Posted on Aug 06, 2007
Hi
Error code should be FH not H and Error code FH appears when No water is detected
entering machine or Pressure switch trip is not detected. If after 30 seconds
the control does not detect water entering machine and then valves will be
turned off and the error code will be displayed. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to
clear the display. If there is no water entering the unit then make sure that
the inlet valves are working fine. You may need to check the continuity at the
inlet valves. If the valves are fine then check whether inlet water hoses as
they might be plugged. Also check for inlet water screen at the valve. However,
if the water is entering into the washer then the Drain pump might not be
working. Also inspect the Pressure Switch hose whether it is in good condition
and properly connected to Tub and Pressure switch. Also check hoses for leak
and inspect the flow meter. Hope this helps...
Daniel
Hi
Error code FH appears when No water is detected
entering machine or Pressure switch trip is not detected. If after 30 seconds
the control does not detect water entering machine and then valves will be
turned off and the error code will be displayed. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to
clear the display. If there is no water entering the unit then make sure that
the inlet valves are working fine. You may need to check the continuity at the
inlet valves. If the valves are fine then check whether inlet water hoses as
they might be plugged. Also check for inlet water screen at the valve. However,
if the water is entering into the washer then the Drain pump might not be
working. Also inspect the Pressure Switch hose whether it is in good condition
and properly connected to Tub and Pressure switch. Also check hoses for leak
and inspect the flow meter. Hope this helps...
Daniel
Hello & Welcome to FixYa
FH error is displayed when the control detects no
water entering the machine. To clear this error press and hold the PAUSE/CANCEL
button twice. You can then check if the water inlet valve is fine and not
clogged with foreign particles, try to clean it. If the water inlet valve
appears to be fine then check if the pressure switch hose is properly connected
to the pressure switch & tub. Please get back to me if you have any
questions.
Kevin
Hello & Welcome to FixYa
FH error is displayed when the control detects no
water entering the machine. To clear this error press and hold the PAUSE/CANCEL
button twice. You can then check if the water inlet valve is fine and not
clogged with foreign particles, try to clean it. If the water inlet valve
appears to be fine then check if the pressure switch hose is properly connected
to the pressure switch & tub. Please get back to me if you have any
questions.
Kevin
One key to determining the cause of the FH error is how fast the error comes up in a cycle. If the error appears within a1 or 2 minutes then the most likely cause will be the water valve or flow meter.
If the error doesn't appear foe several minutes then the pressure switch can be the source of the problem.
Both water valves must be turned on and working. Even if a cold wash is selected at some point during the fill the hot water valve will be energized and if there is no water then the FH error will show up. Sometimes a consumer will turn the hot water valve off to save energy but you can't turn one valve off on this washer.
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