Electricians please help me.

[351capri]

My washing machine temp control does not change, no matter what setting i have it on, its always just warm, not hot, not cold, so i took a volt meter and checked continuity with the six prongs on the temp control switch. on every setting, i get a reading, but, the reading is not always 0 on the meter, so could the switch be bad? Thanks.

[xjfish]

Sounds like a bad switch to me. Does the resistance change steadily as switch is turned?

[351capri]

Sounds like a bad switch to me. Does the resistance change steadily as switch is turned?

yep, i have to move the test leads as i rotate the switch, on a couple settings it reads 000 and on another setting it read like 060 or something like that, and on one other setting it read about 320.

[SmithEvo]

Just buy another washing machine... problem solved.

[Fernanernie]

yep, i have to move the test leads as i rotate the switch, on a couple settings it reads 000 and on another setting it read like 060 or something like that, and on one other setting it read about 320.

Without knowing what the switch is supposed to ohm out at, I'd check elsewhere first. Is the hot side hose kinked or collapsed?

[351capri]

Without knowing what the switch is supposed to ohm out at, I'd check elsewhere first. Is the hot side hose kinked or collapsed?

No, no matter what setting its on, you can feel both hoses and both hot and cold water are entering. Im thinking its not the inlet valve , cause when you pull the knob out, it opens up both hot and cold sides. Its also has ATC (auto temp control) on the knob too, so there is a circuit board under the control panel. So im not even sure where to start.

[351capri]

Just buy another washing machine... problem solved.

Thats what my friends tell me, but, i tell them to give me 500 bucks or whatever they cost, and i will do that , i would rather buy a 20 dollar part if i can get away with it.

[Akromix]

Thats what my friends tell me, but, i tell them to give me 500 bucks or whatever they cost, and i will do that , i would rather buy a 20 dollar part if i can get away with it.

I'd look on craigslist for people that repair appliances.

[SmithEvo]

Thats what my friends tell me, but, i tell them to give me 500 bucks or whatever they cost, and i will do that , i would rather buy a 20 dollar part if i can get away with it.

GO BE POOR SOMEWHERE ELSE FGT

[Fernanernie]

Google

[351capri]

Google

I have tried that, havent come up with anything yet.

[xjfish]

If you can get a switch for $20 I would try swapping it out. I would guess they would want more like $40+ from what I've heard.

[Jeffescortlx]

My washmachine control is'nt varible (not a potentiometer) just a hot, warm and cold. So the switch is either energizing one or both of the solenoids.

I'm sure you could find a washer on craigs list for next to nothen since people are loosing their houses left and right.

[xjfish]

I'm sure you could find a washer on craigs list for next to nothen since people are loosing their houses left and right.

This is true, I've seen a bunch on CL for cheap. If its an old dog, another used machine would probably be cheaper than the factory part to fix the old one.

[SDK]

I would replace the control valves and solenoid assembly. Or maybe just take the out and lubricate with some WD 40. Then run it first so you don't get wd 40 on your panties.