If your Amana washing machine won’t stop filling or draining, this guide is for you. We’ll be explaining the causes of these issues and giving you steps on how to resolve them. So, without wasting any more time, let’s get right to it…
Amana Washing Machine Won’t Stop Draining — Solved
If your Amana washing machine won’t stop draining, it indicates that the drain pump has gone bad. To replace your washer’s drain pump, here are the steps you’ll need to take…
How To Change Amana Top Loader Washing Machine Drain Pump Assembly
To replace the drain pump assembly in your Amana top loader washing machine, here’s what you’ll need to do…
Step 1. Shut the water supply to your machine and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet in order to prevent electrical damage and water leaks.
Step 2. To secure the lid of your washing machine, put some tape on it. Loosen the HOT and COLD water supply lines from the ports at the back of your washing machine using a pair of pliers (make sure to keep a rag handy to clean any water leaks).
Step 3. Pull your washer’s drain hose out of the home drain. Tip your washing machine forwards carefully and lay it on the floor.
Step 4. Unplug the wire harness connected to the drain pump at the bottom of the machine.
Step 5. Using a pair of pliers, release the spring clamps on the drain hoses attached to the drain pump. Pull each hose off the pump assembly (some water will spill out when you do this).
Step 6. Use a 5/16 inch nut-driver to remove the bolts holding the pump assembly to the bottom of the outer tub. Pull the pump off the tub and discard it.
Step 7. Take your new washing machine drain pump out of its packaging. Mount the new pump assembly at the bottom of the tub and secure it with the bolts.
Step 8. Connect the wire harness to the terminal on the new drain pump assembly. Attach the two drain hoses to the corresponding ports on the new pump. Secure the hoses using the spring clamps.
Step 9. Carefully lift your washing machine back onto its feet (get someone to assist you if needed). Peel the tape off your washer’s lid.
Step 10. Reconnect the two water supply hoses to the inlet ports at the back of your machine (make sure both hoses are secured properly so water won’t be able to leak out).
Step 11. Reconnect your washing machine to the electrical outlet and turn the water supply back on. To make sure the issue has been fixed, try running a wash cycle.
How To Change Amana Front Loader Washing Machine Drain Pump Assembly
Take the following steps to replace the pump assembly in your front loader Amana washing machine…
Step 1. Prevent any chances of water leakage by unplugging your machine from the electrical outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. With a 1/4 inch nut-driver, take out the bolts securing the rear panel to the cabinet. Pull the rear panel off the machine and set it aside.
Step 3. Reach under the tub and unplug the wire connectors attached to the drain pump assembly.
Step 4. To catch any water leaks, spread a towel at the bottom of the cabinet underneath the drain pump.
Step 5. Release the spring clamps on the hoses connected to the drain pump and move them out of place. Pull both hoses off the pump assembly (keep a small container nearby in case water spills).
Step 6. Using your nut-driver, loosen the mounting bolts securing the drain pump to the bottom of the outer tub. Remove the pump assembly from the cabinet and discard it.
Step 7. Take your new pump out of its packaging. Mount the new pump assembly at the bottom of the machine and secure it by applying the bolts with your nut-driver.
Step 8. Attach the two drain hoses to the appropriate ports on the new washing machine pump. Secure the hoses to the pump using the spring clamps.
Step 9. Plug the wire connectors into the terminals on the new drain pump. Snap the rear access panel back onto the cabinet and secure it with the screws.
Step 10. Reconnect your washing machine to the power outlet and try running a wash cycle to make sure the problem has been fixed.
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Amana Washing Machine Won’t Stop Filling — Quick Fix
Here are the faults to look for in your Amana washing machine won’t stop filling…
1. Defective Water Level Sensor
To replace a damaged water level sensor in your Amana washing machine, you’ll need to take the following steps…
How To Replace Amana Front Loader Washing Machine Water Level Sensor
To replace the water level switch in your front loader Amana washing machine, here are the steps you’ll need to take…
Step 1. Disconnect your machine’s power cord from the power outlet in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Using your nut-driver, loosen the bolts at the back of your machine securing the top panel to the cabinet. Pull the top panel backwards about an inch or so, and lift it off the machine.
Step 3. With a flat-blade screwdriver, pry the water level sensor off the side off the side of the cabinet.
Step 4. Disconnect the air pressure tube attached to the sensor and unplug the wire harness. Discard the old water level sensor.
Step 5. Take your new washing machine water level sensor out of its packaging. Connect the tub and wire connector to the new sensor and snap the sensor into the cabinet.
Step 6. Put the top panel back onto the machine and secure it with the bolts. Turn your machine’s power supply back on and run a wash cycle to make sure the problem has been fixed.
How To Replace Amana Top Loader Washing Machine Water Level Sensor
To replace the water level sensor in your Amana top loader washing machine, here are the steps to take…
Step 1. Prevent any chances of electrocution by disconnecting your washing machine from the electrical outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Insert a putty knife under the two corners of the control panel (this will release the two retaining clips). Lift the control panel assembly and set it on top of the cabinet.
Step 3. Disconnect the wire harness attached to the water level sensor on the control panel. Pull the tube off the sensor.
Step 4. With a flat-blade screwdriver, pry the sensor off the control panel and discard it.
Step 5. Remove your new washing machine water level sensor from its packaging and snap it onto the control panel.
Step 6. Plug the wire connector to the new sensor and attach the air pressure tube to the port.
Step 7. Lift the control panel and snap the retaining clips back into the cabinet. Plug your washing machine into the power supply and try running a wash cycle to make sure the problem has been fixed.
2. Damaged Water Inlet Valve
If your Amana washing machine won’t stop filling, it could be as a result of a damaged water inlet valve. Take the following steps to replace the water inlet valve in your Amana washing machine…
How To Change Amana Top Loader Washing Machine Water Inlet Valve
Replace the inlet valve in your top loader washing machine using the following steps…
Step 1. Prevent any chances of electrocution or water leakage by disconnecting your washing machine from the electrical outlet and turning the water supply valve off before starting this repair.
Step 2. With your pliers, unscrew the COLD and HOT water supply hoses from the inlet ports at the back of your washing machine (make sure to spread a rag under the hoses to clean any water leaks).
Step 3. Insert a putty knife underneath the two bottom corners of your machine’s control panel (this will release the two retaining clips).
Step 4. Set the control panel on top of the cabinet. Disconnect the wire harness of the water inlet valve from the control board.
Step 5. Pull the little hose off the port on the inlet valve. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws holding the inlet valve to the cabinet. Take the inlet valve out of the machine and discard it.
Step 6. Remove your new washing machine water inlet valve from its packaging. Install the new valve in the cabinet and apply the screws to secure it. Connect the little tube to the port on the new valve and secure it with the retaining clamp.
Step 7. Plug the new inlet valve’s wire harness into the control board. Lift the control panel and snap the spring clips back into the cabinet.
Step 8. Reattach the COLD and HOT water supply hoses to the ports at the back of your machine. Turn your washer’s water supply on and plug the power cord into the outlet. Test the machine with a wash cycle.
How To Change Amana Front Loader Washing Machine Water Inlet Valve
Here’s what you’ll need to do to replace the inlet valve in your front loader Amana washing machine…
Step 1. Disconnect your washing machine from the electrical supply and turn the water valve off in order to prevent water leaks and electrical damage.
Step 2. Loosen the two water supply hoses from the ports at the back of your washing machine using a pair of pliers (water will spill out).
Step 3. Using a nut-driver, take out the bolts holding the top panel to the cabinet. Slide the panel backwards a few inches and lift it off the machine.
Step 4. Disconnect the two solenoid wires connected to the inlet valve. Detach each hose attached to the valve.
Step 5. With a Philips screwdriver, loosen the screws holding the valve assembly to the cabinet. Pull the valve out of the machine and discard it.
Step 6. Remove your new water inlet valve assembly from its packaging. Mount the new valve in the cabinet and secure it by applying the screws with your Philips screwdriver.
Step 7. Plug each wire harness into its appropriate terminal on the new valve. Attach the tubes to the ports on the valve and secure them using the retaining clamps.
Step 8. Place the top panel back onto the cabinet and apply the screws with your nut-driver.
Step 9. Reconnect the COLD and HOT water supply hoses to the ports at the back of your machine (in order to prevent water leaks, make sure both hoses are properly secured).
Step 10. Turn your machine’s water supply faucet back on and plug the power cord back into the outlet. To ensure that the issue has been fixed, try running a wash cycle.
3. Control Board Failure
Although this isn’t a very common cause, a damaged control board can cause your washing machine to overfill. Here are the steps you’ll need to take to replace it…
How To Replace Front Loader Amana Washing Machine Control Board
Replace the control board in your Amana front loader washing machine with the following steps…
Step 1. Make sure to disconnect your washing machine from the power supply in order to avoid electrical accidents.
Step 2. With a 1/4 inch nut-driver, take out the bolts at the back of your washing machine holding the top panel. Lift the top panel off your machine and set it aside.
Step 3. Pry the cover off the control board. Unplug each wire harness from the terminals on the control board (ensure that you note where each connector goes). Release the wires from the retainers on the board.
Step 4. Using your flat-blade screwdriver, pry the control board off the cabinet. Discard the old control board.
Step 5. Remove your new washing machine control board from the packaging. Snap the new board into the openings on the cabinet.
Step 6. Plug each wire harness into the appropriate terminals on the new control board. Put the top panel back onto your washing machine and secure it with the bolts.
Step 7. Plug your washer back into the electrical outlet and ensure that the problem has been fixed by running a wash cycle.
How To Replace Top Loader Amana Washing Machine Control Board
Change a damaged control board in your Amana top loader washing machine with the following steps…
Step 1. In order to prevent electrical damage, make sure your washing machine is disconnected from the power outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Insert a tool such as a putty knife under the two corners of the control panel. Lift the control panel assembly and set it on top of cabinet.
Step 3. Pull the air pressure tube off the control board. Note the positioning of each wire connector attached to the control board and disconnect each one.
Step 4. Pull the selector knob off the control panel. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the bolts holding the control board to the panel. Discard the old board.
Step 5. Prepare your new control board for installation by removing it from its packaging.
Step 6. Mount the new board onto your washer’s control panel. Secure the new board to the panel by applying the screws with your Philips screwdriver.
Step 7. Attach each wire harness to its corresponding terminal on the new board and secure the wires in the retainers.
Step 8. Plug the air pressure tube to the port on the new board. Lift the control panel and snap the selector knob onto the shaft.
Step 9. Snap the control panel back into the cabinet. Plug your washing machine into the electrical outlet and test it with a wash cycle to make sure everything works properly.