If your Amana washing machine overflows, you’ve come to the right place. This detailed guide will explain the causes of this issue and give you steps on how to resolve them.
So, without further ado, let’s get right to it…
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Amana Washing Machine Overflows — Solution
If your Amana washing machine overflows, here are the problems you should look for…
1.Water Level Switch Damaged
The water level switch is most likely the cause if your Amana washing machine overflows. This part monitors the water level and tells the water inlet valve when to shut of. To replace this part, here’s what you’ll need to do…
How To Replace Amana Top Loader Washing Machine Water Level Switch
Here are the steps you should take to replace the water level switch in your top loader Amana washing macing…
Step 1. Unplug your washing machine from its electrical supply before starting this repair in order to avoid any electrical accidents.
Step 2. Insert a tool like a putty knife underneath the two bottom corners of the control panel to release the two spring clips. Set the control panel on top of the cabinet facing downwards.
Step 3. Unplug the wire harness attached to the sensor and pull the air pressure tube off it. Use your flat-blade screwdriver to pry the sensor off the control panel and discard it.
Step 4. Remove your new washing machine water level switch from its packaging. Snap the new sensor onto the control panel then plug the wire harness and tube to it.
Step 5. Lift the control panel and snap it into the cabinet. Turn your machine’s power supply back on and run a rinse cycle to ensure that the issue has been fixed.
How To Replace Amana Front Loader Washing Machine Water Level Switch
Change the water level switch in your Amana front loader washing machine using the following steps…
Step 1. In order to prevent electrical damage, it is advised that you unplug your washing machine’s power cord from the electrical outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Unscrew the bolts at the back of the machine securing the top panel using a 1/4 inch nut-driver. Lift the top panel off the cabinet and set it aside.
Step 3. Unplug the electrical connector from the water level switch on the cabinet. Pull the air pressure tube off the sensor.
Step 4. Pry the sensor off the cabinet using a flat-blade screwdriver, and discard it. Remove your new washing machine water pressure switch from its packaging.
Step 5. Snap the new pressure sensor onto the cabinet and plug the air pressure tube and wire harness to it.
Step 6. Place the top panel back onto the cabinet and use your nut-driver to apply the screws.
Step 7. Plug your washing machine into the electrical outlet. Ensure that the machine works properly by running a wash cycle.
2. Control Board Error
If your Amana washing machine overflows, it could be as a result of a control board glitch. Try unplugging your washing machine for about 10 minutes, then plugging it back in. If the issue persists, you’ll need to replace the control board; how to do this…
How To Replace Amana Front Loader Washing Machine Control Board
To change a damaged control board in your Amana front loader washing machine, you’ll need to take the following steps…
Step 1. Prevent electrical damage by unplugging your washing machine’s power cord from the outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Use a nut-driver to remove the bolts at the back of the machine holding the top panel. Pull the top off the cabinet and set it aside.
Step 3. Pry the cap off the control board on the cabinet using a flat-blade screwdriver. Unplug each wire connector from the control board (make sure to not where each connector goes).
Step 4. Release the wires from the retainers on the control board. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the control board off the cabinet.
Step 5. Discard the old control board and remove the new board from its packaging. Snap the new board onto the cabinet and plug each wire connector into its appropriate terminal.
Step 6. Secure the wires in the retainers and snap the cap onto the new control board.
Step 7. Put the top panel back onto the machine and secure it using the screws. Turn your machine’s power supply back on and ensure that the issue has been fixed by running a rinse cycle.
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How To Replace Amana Top Loader Washing Machine Control Board
Do the following to replace your top loader Amana washing machine’s control board…
Step 1. Disconnect your washing machine from its electrical outlet in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Release the control panel from the cabinet by inserting a tool such as a putty knife underneath the two bottom corners (this will release the spring clips).
Step 3. Set the control panel on top of the cabinet facing downwards. Pull the air pressure tube off the port on the board.
Step 4. Take note of the positioning of the wires on the control board and disconnect each one.
Step 5. Lift the control panel and pull the selector knob off the shaft. Remove the screws holding the control board to the panel using a Philips screwdriver.
Step 6. Remove your new washing machine control board from its packaging. Snap the new board onto the panel and apply the screws with your Philips screwdriver.
Step 7. Snap the selector knob onto the shaft on the control panel. Plug each electrical connector into its appropriate terminal on the new control board and secure the wires in the retainer.
Step 8. Plug the air pressure hose onto the control board. Lift the control panel and snap it into the cabinet.
Step 9. Reconnect your washing machine to its electrical outlet and try running a spin cycle to make sure the problem has been fixed.
3. Damaged Water Inlet Valve
Here are the steps you’ll need to take to replace the water inlet valve in your Amana washing machine…
How To Change Failed Inlet Valve In Amana Front Loader Washing Machine
To replace a damaged inlet valve in your front loader Amana front loader washing machine…
Step 1. Turn your machine’s water supply valve off and unplug the power cord from the electrical supply in order to prevent water leakage and electrical damage.
Step 2. Unscrew the COLD and HOT water supply hoses from the ports at the back of your washing machine (some water will spill out, so ensure that you keep a rag nearby to clean any water leaks).
Step 3. Take out the screws at the back of your machine securing the top panel. Slide the top panel backwards a few inches and lift it off the panel.
Step 4. Release the spring clamp on the hose attached to the water inlet valve. Pull the hose off the valve.
Step 5. Disconnect the solenoid wire connectors attached to the water inlet valve. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the inlet valve to the cabinet.
Step 6. Pull the inlet valve out of the cabinet and discard it. Remove your new washing machine inlet valve from its packaging.
Step 7. Connect the tube to the new inlet valve and secure it using the spring clamp. Mount the new valve onto the cabinet and apply the screws using your Philips screwdriver.
Step 8. Plug the wire connectors into the terminals on the new valve. Put the top panel back onto the cabinet and secure it by applying the bolts with your nut-driver.
Step 9. Reattach the two water supply hoses to the ports at the back of your machine. Turn the water valve back on and plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. To ensure that the issue has been fixed, try running a rinse cycle.
How To Change Failed Inlet Valve In Amana Top Loader Washing Machine
Here are the steps you’ll need to take to replace a failed inlet valve in your Amana top loader washing machine…
Step 1. Disconnect your washing machine from the electrical outlet and turn the water valve off before starting this repair.
Step 2. Spread a rag on the floor under the water supply hoses. Unscrew the two hoses from the back of your machine.
Step 3. Insert a putty knife underneath your machine’s top panel to release the two spring clips. Set the control panel face down on the cabinet.
Step 4. Unplug the wire harness of the water inlet valve from the terminal on the control board. Disconnect the tube attached to the water inlet valve.
Step 5. Use your screwdriver to take out the screws holding the inlet valve to the cabinet. Pull the valve assembly out and discard it.
Step 6. Remove your new washing machine water inlet valve assembly from its packaging. Mount the new valve onto the cabinet and secure it by applying the nuts with your screwdriver.
Step 7. Attach the tube to the new inlet valve and plug the wire harness into the control board.
Step 8. Lift the control panel and snap it back into the cabinet. Reattach the COLD and HOT water supply hoses to the ports at the back of your machine (ensure that both hoses are secured properly so water can’t leak out).
Step 9. Turn your washing machine’s water supply back on and plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. Make sure the machine works properly by running a rinse cycle.
