Article: The pressure switch may solve some washer problems.

The switch is common and serves as a safety measure

Sometimes small things play a big role in the operation of your laundry. Here's a riddle: Name something that every machine has at least one of, and that goes by three different names?

The answer is the water level switch, also known as the WLC (water level control) or pressure switch. The primary function of this part is to turn on the water valves and, at the correct level, shut them off.

With a top loader, it will then start the motor to produce agitation. In a front loader it will indicate an empty tub, allowing the machine to enter the spin cycle. This is a safety measure that won't allow ...

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