How Do Water Levels Work in a Washing Machine?
Conventional top-loading washing machines are designed to fill to a water level that you set from the washer’s controls based on the laundry load size you’re washing. Once the water reaches the level you choose, the water level switch activates to stop filling. To increase or decrease the water level on this washer type, reset the washer’s main control for a larger load size to ensure water completely covers the laundry you’re washing or choose a smaller load size to conserve water. Many front-loading washing machines have an automatic load size sensor that determines the amount of water needed for washing based on the amount of laundry in the washtub. This cannot be reset from washer’s controls.
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