Recently, the washing machine started overflowing back out the drain pipe. To prevent this, rather than snaking the drain, we wrapped duct tape around the overflow tube to the drain pipe to prevent the water from overflowing. This worked for awhile, but eventually the water started backing up in the machine itself and overflowing the bowl. Now the washer's fill cycle does not stop.

Even if you put it on the lowest load setting, it fills all the way to the top and over the side.

I'm wondering what the problem is with the fill sensor. Could it be shorted out due to the water overflow?

It's a Kenmore series 80 purchased new in 2004.

Thanks in advance for the help!

I had the sameproblem , I don't know what its called but the place where your hoses hooks to the washer is bad. It has a name, but I can't remember what it was called... It cost me about 15 dollars and fixed my washer , I changed it myself its very simple

I had the sameproblem , i dont know what its called but the place where ur hoses hooks to the washer is bad. It has a name, but i can't remember what it was called...It cost me about 15 dollars and fixed my washer , I changed it myself its very simple

Thanks for the information. It definitely might help, but I'm not sure exactly how the hose connection at the back relates to the current problem.

What is happening is that the fill sensor is apparently not working. The washer will continue filling until it overflows the washer!

At first the problem was the drain, but now I'm trying to fix the problem with the fill sensor (not sure if that is the right terminology, but the bottom line is that the washer won't stop filling up! )

Replace the pressure switch. This will solve your problem and cost is about $35.00

Problem solved!

I took the too cabinet off and noticed that the clear plastic tube that connects to the water level switch was disconnected!! Must have vibrated off during a spin cycle.

Problem solved!

I took the too cabinet off and noticed that the clear plastic tube that connects to the water level switch was disconnected!! Must have vibrated off during a spin cycle.

Well I have the same issue going on with my washer as you did could you tell me where the cabinet is located so I could see if this will solve my problem as well!
Problem solved!

I took the too cabinet off and noticed that the clear plastic tube that connects to the water level switch was disconnected!!! Must have vibrated off during a spin cycle.

I have kenmore washer water continue running won't stop

I bought washer with kenmore in 2005 the problem is when I put the load in machine and turn on the water it wouldn't stop

The tube trick worked on mine also.. I have a top of the line older kennmore (prob made by whirlpool), took off the cover where the switches,knobs, controls are, looked in the back and the tube was just handing there.. I hooked it back up and used two TIGHT twist ties to hold that sucker on this time..

Tested it with a low level load and it worked great, filled it with clothes and she's washing like it never happened..

Too bad I can't fix my ruined wood floors the same way!!

Al

Make that NYLON ties I used to keep the hose from coming off again.. worked like a charm!

I have had this overflow problem twice and caused major flood damage both times. I think that this is a design and manufacturing defect. The plastic tube that fits to the control valve should have a clamp to hold it in place. SIMPLE SOLUTION! How do I go about having Kenmore/Sears compensate for damages which have occurred because of their faulty equipment.