washing machine overfills

[visual]

my washer has started to overfill. I suspected it was the water level sensor. I checked the hose and cleaned it to make sure there were no obstructions, the valve does not leak and the diaphram seems to work (holds pressure when pumped). So I put it back together and it worked....but the next day it overfilled again. Since this is a 20 year old machine and the water level switch is close to $100 USD I am hesitant to buy it and not solve the problem.

 

[AnonymousImport]

it may not be the pressure sensor. but the pipe that feeds it

 

[visual]

by the pipe do you mean the rubber hose attatched to the tub?? I checked this for leaks and replaced the hose clamps, as well as cleaning it out in case there was an obstruction.

 

[AnonymousImport]

hey come on "20 years old" go and buy a new one,you have had more than double the life of most washers..

 

[AnonymousImport]

you should also check the "bottle" that the pressure switch is connected to, they too get full of old soap and consequently get blocked

 

[AnonymousImport]

Where might I find the bottle on a Sears' Kenmore Washing machine (late model, only a few years old).

 

[AnonymousImport]

I called it a "bottle" as it has various names it is on the other end of the pipe that the pressure switch is connected to.