does anyone know how to adjust the fill height on these?

ever since I bought my whirlpool super capacity washer in 1999, it has never
filled quite high enough for my taste.

I seem to get better washing results by manually adding 2 more gallons of
water after it fills, which raises the water level a couple of inches

It would be nice if there is a way to adjust this, so that I do not have to
manually add the 2 gallons each time.

not sure what the whirlpool engineers were thinking by cutting the highest
level back by 2 gallons, since my way gives better results, probably some
marketing expert made them lower the final water level, trying to boost the
"lower water consumption" numbers for advertising.

cowboy wrote:
does anyone know how to adjust the fill height on these?

ever since I bought my whirlpool super capacity washer in 1999, it has never
filled quite high enough for my taste.

I seem to get better washing results by manually adding 2 more gallons of
water after it fills, which raises the water level a couple of inches

It would be nice if there is a way to adjust this, so that I do not have to
manually add the 2 gallons each time.

not sure what the whirlpool engineers were thinking by cutting the highest
level back by 2 gallons, since my way gives better results, probably some
marketing expert made them lower the final water level, trying to boost the
"lower water consumption" numbers for advertising.

Hi,

Model#?

How high is the highest water level now?...top row of holes, less?

The water level control has an adjustment screw on it, but damage can
occur to the WLC and you could get bad results like overfilling and
flooding.

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

"Appliance Repair Aid" wrote

Model#?

How high is the highest water level now?...top row of holes, less?


highest water level now is barely past second row of holes, after some
agitation it drops to below 2nd row of holes (due to air in clothes)

after I add 2 gallons of water level is about 1/2" above top row of holes
(agitated)

model# is LSQ9264HQ

cowboy wrote:
"Appliance Repair Aid" wrote

Model#?

How high is the highest water level now?...top row of holes, less?


highest water level now is barely past second row of holes, after some
agitation it drops to below 2nd row of holes (due to air in clothes)

after I add 2 gallons of water level is about 1/2" above top row of holes
(agitated)

model# is LSQ9264HQ

Hi,

model# is LSQ9264HQ

I got LSQ9264HQ0 to come up for me.

Cruddy little plastic WLC
You can try to adjust, but we usually just replace them when they won't
work properly...less problems!

http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=2680
Water level control switch.

Soem access helps...
http://www.applianceaid.com/procedures.html

How a WLC worls...
http://www.applianceaid.com/generalwash.html#WLC

jeff.
Appliance Repair aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

thanks for the help!


I got LSQ9264HQ0 to come up for me.

yes, my bad, it is LSQ9264HQ0, I missed the final "0"


Cruddy little plastic WLC

surprising, since it was the best whirlpool washer money could buy in 1999!
and whirlpool was the best washer brand in both performance & reliability
money could buy at that time according to consumer reports


You can try to adjust, but we usually just replace them when they won't
work properly...less problems!

what fill height is proper for this washer? above the top row of holes?


ALSO, I have another puzzle, any idea why the tub on this washer has always
canted to the left? In other words the tub has never sat completely level
in the cabinet, it lists a bit like the leaning tower of Piza!, except with
the left side being slightly lower

I can reach in and straighten it, but it goes right back to the left a
moment later, or as soon as it agitates

it is maybe an inch or two left of being centered in the hole viewed from
top

Hi,

what fill height is proper for this washer? Above
the top row of holes?

Yup.

any idea why the tub on this washer has always
canted to the left?

Left is a bit odd...right is more common...

http://www.applianceaid.com/directspring.html

Maybe the suspension pads are worn...
http://www.applianceaid.com/suspention.html

Maybe the side springs are loose, or the screw for one of them is
loose.

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

again thanks for your help!

to refresh, my model # is LSQ9264HQ0

there are actually two whirlpool part numbers for my water level control
switch, whirlpool part# 3366847 & 3366848

four questions:

1. any idea which of those two part numbers specified for my model are
better or improved over the other?

2. why do you feel a slight adjustment is not a good plan?

3. any chance that another scenario or condition could be giving a good WLC
switch some bad information, causing it to shut the water off a little
early?

4. could you tell me what are the three most common repairs of top loading
whirlpool washers, and the three most common repairs of whirlpool dryers,
talking about models made in the 1990's (I have heard that motor coupling
is #1 most common in whirlpool top loaders)

gracias amigo!



"Appliance Repair Aid" wrote in message
oups.com...
Hi,

what fill height is proper for this washer? Above
the top row of holes?

Yup.

any idea why the tub on this washer has always
canted to the left?

Left is a bit odd...right is more common...

http://www.applianceaid.com/directspring.html

Maybe the suspension pads are worn...
http://www.applianceaid.com/suspention.html

Maybe the side springs are loose, or the screw for one of them is
loose.

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

.. could you tell me what are the three most common repairs of top loading
whirlpool washers, and the three most common repairs of whirlpool dryers,
talking about models made in the 1990's (I have heard that motor coupling
is #1 most common in whirlpool top loaders)

The top two for the washer are probably the motor coupling and the lid
switch. Don't know what the 3rd would be as it hasn't happened to mine
yet in 15 years. The dryer has only had a thermostat replaced, and the
entire lint system taken apart and cleaned - made a huge difference in
drying time.

Hi,

cowboy wrote:
again thanks for your help!

to refresh, my model # is LSQ9264HQ0

there are actually two whirlpool part numbers for my water level control
switch, whirlpool part# 3366847 & 3366848

I see only one for your model#...part number 3366847
http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=2680
Water level control switch

3366848

Comes up on a different model.

four questions:

1. any idea which of those two part numbers specified for my model are
better or improved over the other?

I see only one for your model#...part number 3366847
http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=2680
Water level control switch

2. why do you feel a slight adjustment is not a good plan?

Too easy to far the other way and allow a flood...or worse, it keeps
filling when no one is watching/around and intermittanly floods. We
where taught that the WLC was factory set and not to adjust them or we
would be liable for any damage....put in a new part and it fails the
part manufacture is responsible...adjust it and we ( I ) am
responsible.

3. any chance that another scenario or condition could be giving a good WLC
switch some bad information, causing it to shut the water off a little
early?

WLC hose can clogg or get a pin hole, but these normally allow
overfilling.

4. could you tell me what are the three most common repairs of top loading
whirlpool washers, and the three most common repairs of whirlpool dryers,
talking about models made in the 1990's (I have heard that motor coupling
is #1 most common in whirlpool top loaders)

gracias amigo!

Washer:
1) Motor coupler
2) Drain pump
3) Lid switch

Dryer:
1) Heating element
2) Belt
3) Thermostat(s) - thermal fuse.
4) Drum rollers

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

Appliance Repair Aid wrote:
Hi,


cowboy wrote:
again thanks for your help!

to refresh, my model # is LSQ9264HQ0

there are actually two whirlpool part numbers for my water level control
switch, whirlpool part# 3366847 & 3366848


I see only one for your model#...part number 3366847
http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=2680
Water level control switch


3366848


Comes up on a different model.


four questions:

1. any idea which of those two part numbers specified for my model are
better or improved over the other?


I see only one for your model#...part number 3366847
http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=2680
Water level control switch


2. why do you feel a slight adjustment is not a good plan?


Too easy to far the other way and allow a flood...or worse, it keeps
filling when no one is watching/around and intermittanly floods. We
where taught that the WLC was factory set and not to adjust them or we
would be liable for any damage....put in a new part and it fails the
part manufacture is responsible...adjust it and we ( I ) am
responsible.


3. any chance that another scenario or condition could be giving a good WLC
switch some bad information, causing it to shut the water off a little
early?


WLC hose can clogg or get a pin hole, but these normally allow
overfilling.


4. could you tell me what are the three most common repairs of top loading
whirlpool washers, and the three most common repairs of whirlpool dryers,
talking about models made in the 1990's (I have heard that motor coupling
is #1 most common in whirlpool top loaders)

gracias amigo!


Washer:
1) Motor coupler
2) Drain pump
3) Lid switch

Dryer:
1) Heating element
2) Belt
3) Thermostat(s) - thermal fuse.
4) Drum rollers

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/


Man you rock! I hope my washer breaks so I can ask you some questions,
lol. Well not really, but keep up the good work!

--
Respectfully,


CL Gilbert