I have a couple of additional questions to ask. I'm an owner like you and DIY'er.
Is your machine one of these model types a FAV6800AW or a FAV9800AW?
Does the water continue to run if you unplug the washer from the 120VAC outlet or hit the Off button on the machine? If so then the first solution you received is correct. You have some gunk in the valve seat of the Water Inlet Valve not allowing the valve to close properly.
Is this the Washer Cold water inlet valve we are talking about? We do all wash loads with cold water Wash/Rinse selection on our FAV6800A. You could do this as a temp fix turn off both water supply source valves to the machine.
At the washer rotate the water supply hoses Hot to Cold ….. Cold to Hot. Now turn on only the Cold Water Source valve to the machine keep the Hot Water supply valve off. Set your FAV6800A Wash/Rinse selection to Warm/Warm. Now you are feeding Cold water from the supply source to the Hot water inlet Valve. Again the assumption is that the Cold Water washer inlet valve is stuck open causing the original problem….is that correct? The assumption I make is that the Hot Water washer Water Inlet Valve is working correctly.
Only problem you might run into is anytime you disturb the connections you may have a slight leak at the Water Source Valves as I do thru the valve stem. I need to change out my water supply valves. This would be good time to clean out your supply water inlet screens in the washer water inlet valve assembly. Check for a hose leak at washer inlet valve for the cold source into the hot side of the inlet valve.
I assume we are talking about a FAV6800AW or a FAV9800AW? If so here are some links for the DIY’er.
The Service Manual for reference. Sears Parts Direct for reference.
Water valve another… my preferred supplier Water valve If you DIY I would recommend a local purchase. Remove your Washer Inlet Water Valve assembly and take it to the parts counter to match up 120VAC electrical connections on the water valve. You may have to adapt the electrical connections.
If none of this makes any sense to you do nothing and call in a service company. You don’t want to cause many thousands of dollars in water damage to your home for a $35 Water Inlet valve and $65-$130 service call/repair.
For the DIY person this is a very easy low cost fix and those are the folks I offer support too.......Rich
Could be faulty electronic water valve that will open but not close.
SOURCE: Washer constantly fills with hot water even when turned off.
Sounds like a bad mixing valve. To verify that it is the valve you need to turn off the washer when it is filling. If water keeps running, replace the valve, Cost is under $50. for most washers.
SOURCE: Washing Machine fills slowly how to change inlet valve
switch off power remove top switch off water and remove hose. remove inside pipe from valve - usually held by just a spring clip remove electrical terminals valve is just held with a couple of screws usually - remove these and valve will come away. put back in same order
SOURCE: Maytag performa washer hot water runs continuously
Littleone.. please check your instructions.. some washers now dont need Hot water connection to them...they heat their own as part of the efficiency settings on the wash programmes themselves!
Regards Faggly
SOURCE: washing machine won't stop filling
Hello Marty, there are only two possible reasons for your trouble.
If your washer is overfilling, check these:
Water-inlet valve
Water-level switch
Water-inlet valve
A defect in the water-inlet valve may mean that it's no longer able to shut off completely when the electricity has been turned off to it. If this occurs, the valve may leak and drip water into the clothes tub. In time, the water may accumulate substantially. If this happens, you need to replace the valve.
Water-level switch
A defect--or an obstruction--in the water-level switch may mean that it can't tell the water to shut off. So the machine overflows. This switch senses the water level in the clothes tub. It's usually a diaphragm device with a small, clear tube attached between the switch and the bottom of the washer's outer tub. As the water level in the tub increases, the pressure on the air in the tube increases. When the pressure reaches a certain level, it activates the switch, shuts off the water, and signals the timer to begin the agitate cycle. You can either clear any obstruction in the tube or replace the water-level switch.
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