KitchenAid Overfilling / Water Level Control Failure

Washer overfills or water level seems too high; may occasionally leak from door.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Stuck open water inlet valve, blocked or disconnected pressure hose, failed water level pressure switch, siphoning due to low drain hose

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Unplug the washer and shut off water supply immediately if overfilling occurs.

Step-by-step checks:

  • Check drain hose height: Ensure the drain hose is installed at the correct height and not lying on the floor, which can cause siphoning.
  • Inspect pressure hose and switch: Follow the procedures in F05/F10 to ensure the pressure system is intact and not blocked.
  • Test inlet valve: With power off but water on, observe if water continues to enter the tub. Replace the valve if it leaks.

When to replace: Replace a leaking inlet valve or faulty pressure switch. Persistent overfill after these repairs may indicate a control board issue.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Water Level Pressure Switch
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