Frigidaire Washer - Looking to adjust water level

[Kailef]

So I have a FRIGIDAIRE washer, Model: FAFW3574KW0

It's one of those front load washers and I know most of aren't that wonderful for cleaning clothes, mostly because of the water level. I've done some research and found some youtube videos, as well as posts on here about adjusting the water level.

I've followed the manual and put it in "CLn" mode where it cleans the machine and the water level with no clothes inside the washer, fills up to the bottom of the door like it's supposed to.

The problem is, when I attempt to wash clothes, whether it be a very light, medium, or even heavy load, the water does not fill up to that door. It barely puts any water in the machine at all. I've called Frigidaire's 1800 number on the door that it provides, but they were of no help. They basically go by the manual and that's it.

I've tried taking the top off, but I'm not sure what to look for when it comes to finding any type of screw on some water level sensor thing to turn to increase the water level.

Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this? Tired of it not washing clothes that well.

 

[pumper]

I have a 10yr old LTF2140ES3 Frigidaire. On mine, I took off the top and towards the front-right corner is the water level switch. There is a slot in the middle of it to put a Phillips screwdriver in. I turned it one complete turn clockwise to increase the water level to where I wanted it (just to the bottom of the boot). I don't know what yours would look like.

 

[Kailef]

I've attached a link of the washing machine pressure switch. It has a black cover it and I don't really see any screw anywhere on this thing that would allow me to adjust the water level.

Here is the link on the repairclinic site for the replacement part. http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDet...?modelNumber=FAFW3574KW0&ss=a11b2d701550&mr=1

Sorry it took several days to get back with ya. Been a bit busy at work.

Here's the thing though. In the manual, it has an option where you can press and hold 2 buttons to enter into "CLN" mode and it basically puts water into the washing machine and you toss in your cleaning supplies(we use tide pods). When we enter into "CLN" mode and have no clothes in it, it fills up the water up to that door level like it's supposed to.

When we have clothes in the machine and regardless if we put it on heavy load, normal, etc...it barely puts any water in it at all.

Any ideas?

http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Frigidaire-Washing-Machine-Pressure-Switch/134762000/1258528?modelNumber=FAFW3574KW0&ss=a11b2d701550&mr=1

 

[pumper]

Someone familiar with this model will have to chime in.

 

[combo52]

New Electronic WLS

This may not be adjustable, some people have had some luck modifying [ raising ]water levels by adding a canister in the air line with a tee to cause the water level to fill higher before the WLS senses water in the washer.

 

[foraloysius]

I'm not familiar with American frontloaders in general, just played with a few in the past. But when it comes to frontload washing I'm an expert! A higher water level is not necessarily better. If you increase the water level, you may just as well get worse results because the higher water level dampens the wash action too much. It's just like beating clothes on a rock, the rock is above the water level, not in the water, that just doesn't work. Laundry should fall on the side of the tub rather than in the water. And if you think you need better rinse results then do an extra rinse.

 

[yogitunes]

that type of pressure switch is not adjustable....you take what it gives you.....

Frigidaires reply is it adds enough water to wash an 8 pound load(4 large bath towels).....that complies with the government test load.....despite the machine could handle 2 times the amount....

several options.....once you get past the mental thought, that it really does wash well with that small amount....

you could add water to every fill.....

or 'modify' it to allow more water to enter....

 

[ea56]

I don't know if your Fridgidaire has a Bulky Cycle, or maybe Bedding. If it does try using that cycle for your go to cycle. On my LG FL I discovered that the Bulky Cycle uses a higher water level, so I've programmed it as my favorite along with the Water Plus option and Hot wash. The only downside is that the Bulky cycle spin speed is limited to Med (approx. 800 rpm). So when each load is finished I run a separate ex. high spin so the clothes will dry faster. This has worked very well for me. The water level is just below the rim of the tub doing this. The other plus to using this cycle is that the machine is less temperamental about going into a spin with the med spin speed.
Eddie

 

[yogitunes]

fumbling for a perfect spin.....

this is so true.....with the original setup, mine would take forever to balance the load for the final spin...and lucky if there was a 1 or 2 minute spin...

with the increased water level, there's no playing around, it tumbles, left, then right, then left again...AND TAKES OFF!!....for a full 12 minute final spin....

I have noticed on a lot of FL machines, not all spin at full tilt for the full spin time.....the last round door Fridgemore I had only reach top speed for 60 seconds in the middle of the time frame, and then tapered down to about 700 for the rest of the time...

most machines will claim a high spin speed, but no mention for how long it holds that speed....