Is your LG washing machine overflowing with water? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this detailed guide, we’ll be showing you the things that could cause this issue and how to deal with them.
So, without wasting any more time, let’s get right to it…
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LG Washing Machine Overflowing With Water – Solution
Here are the different things that can cause your LG washing machine to overflow with water…
1.Defective Water Inlet Valve
If your LG washing machine is overflowing with water, it means that there is an issue with the water inlet valve. This valve controls the water that flows into the machine. If it is defective, the valve won’t shut off when it should. This will lead to the water overflowing. Here’s how to replace a defective water inlet valve on your LG washing machine…
How To Replace An LG Washing Machine Water Inlet Valve – Front Loaders
Do the following to replace the water inlet valve on your LG washing machine…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply to avoid electrocution and water leakage.
Step 2. Disconnect the water inlet hose from the back of your washing machine (some water may spill from the hose).
Step 3. Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the two screws at the back of the washer holding the top panel.
Step 4. Slide the panel back a bit and lift it off the washing machine.
Step 5. The water inlet valve will be mounted inside the washer on the other side of the water inlet port. Disconnect the wire harnesses connected to the valve (take note of the position of each wire).
Step 6. You will find some black hose’s connected to the water inlet valve. Use a pair of pliers to press the metal clamps on each of the hoses. While pressing, slide the clamps out of place.
Step 7. Disconnect the hoses from the water inlet valve (take note of the positioning of each hose).
Step 8. The water inlet valve is held to the washer by two screws next to the washer’s water inlet port. Take the screws out with a screwdriver.
Step 9. Pull the water inlet valve out of the washing machine.
Step 10. Take your new water inlet valve out of its pack.
Step 11. Pop the new water inlet valve in the same position as the one you removed.
Step 12. Reapply the two screws at the back of the washer to secure the water inlet valve.
Step 13. Connect each of the black hoses to its appropriate port on the water inlet valve.
Step 14. Press and slide each of the metal clamps back in place to secure the hoses.
Step 15. Connect each wire harness to its appropriate terminal on the water inlet valve.
Step 16. Slide the washer’s top panel back in place.
Step 17. Reapply the two screws at the back of the washing machine to secure the top panel.
Step 18. Ensure that all connections are secure to avoid water leakage.
Step 19. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 20. Run a wash cycle to see if the issue has been resolved.
How To Replace An LG Washing Machine Water Inlet Valve – Top Loaders
Do the following to replace the water inlet valve on your LG washing top loader washing machine…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply to avoid electrocution and water spills.
Step 2. The rear control panel is held to the washer by five Philips screws (three at the top of the panel and two at the bottom). take them out with a screwdriver.
Step 3. With the screws removed, lift the back panel off the washer’s control board.
Step 4. Detach the control housing and lay it down on the washer’s lid (some wires will still be connected to the housing at this point). you will find the water inlet valve with a hose connected to it.
Step 5. Disconnect the water supply hose from the washer’s water inlet valve (some washer’s have two hoses).
Step 6. Detach each wire harness connected to the water inlet valve (take note of the positioning of each one).
Step 7. Using a pair of pliers, press the metal clamp on each of the black hoses connected to the valve.
Step 8. While pressing, slide the clamps out of place.
Step 9. Detach each hose from the water inlet valve (take note of the positioning of each hose).
Step 10. The water inlet valve is held to the control base by three screws; remove the screws with a Philips screwdriver.
Step 11. Lift the water inlet valve and pull it out of the washing machine.
Step 12. Get your new water inlet valve out of its pack.
Step 13. Pop the new water inlet valve in the same position as the one you removed.
Step 14. Reapply the three Philips screws to secure the new water inlet valve to the washing machine.
Step 15. Connect each black hose to its appropriate port on the water inlet valve.
Step 16. Press and slide the metal clamp on each hose back in place to secure the hose to the valve.
Step 17. Connect each wire harness to its appropriate terminal on the water inlet valve.
Step 18. Connect the water inlet hose (or hoses) to the water inlet valve.
Step 19. Lift the control housing from the washer’s lid and position it properly.
Step 20. Slide the back panel of the control board in place.
Step 21. Reapply the five Philips screws to secure it.
Step 22. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 23. Run a wash cycle to see if the issue has been resolved.
2. Defective Water Pressure Switch
Another thing that may cause your LG washing machine to overflow is a defective water pressure switch.
The water pressure switch monitors the level of the water in the washer and tells the water inlet valve when to turn off. If this part is damaged, the water won’t turn off when it should. This will then lead to water overflowing.
Do the following to replace a defective water pressure switch on your LG front load washing machine…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the two screws at the back of the washer holding the top panel.
Step 3. Slide the top panel back about an inch or so and lift it off the washing machine.
Step 4. The pressure switch will be mounted on the wall of the washer’s cabinet close to the water inlet valve. Detach the wire harness connected to the pressure switch.
Step 5. Using Philips screwdriver, remove the mounting screw holding the water pressure switch.
Step 6. Take the water pressure switch out of the washing machine.
Step 7. Detach the rubber tube connected to the pressure switch.
Step 8. Take your new water pressure switch out of its pack.
Step 9. Attach the rubber tube to the new water pressure switch.
Step 10. Mount the new water pressure switch on the washer’s cabinet frame.
Step 11. Apply the screw to secure the pressure switch to the washing machine.
Step 12. Connect the wire harness to the water pressure switch.
Step 13. Put the washing machine’s top panel back in place.
Step 14. Reapply the screws at the back of the washer to secure the top panel.
Step 15. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 16. Run a wash cycle to see if the issue has been resolved.
Note: If you couldn’t follow the method above on your washer, it is advised that you contact a washer repair service to help you. The process of replacing your washing machine’s pressure switch may vary greatly depending on the type of machine you have.
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Why Is My LG Washing Machine Overflowing?
There are two things that can cause your LG washing machine to overflow with water; a defective water pressure switch and a defective water inlet valve.
The water inlet valve in a washing machine is responsible for turning the water supply on or off. If this part is damaged, the valve won’t close properly. As a result, the washer will keep filling with water.
The water pressure switch also plays a key role. This part monitors the level of the water in the machine and signals the water inlet valve to shut off the water supply. So as you can see, these two parts work hand in hand.
To fix an overflow issue in your washer, you will need to replace one (or both) of these parts. Here’s how to find out which part is at fault…
Step 1. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 2. Run a rinse cycle.
Step 3. Once the washer starts filling with water, turn off the power supply.
Step 4. If the washer is still filling with water, the issue is from the water inlet valve. If, on the other hand, the washer stops filling, the issue is from the water pressure switch.
