Error Code: FILL OR SENSING LIGHT ON Difficulty: Hard
Problem: Filling or Sensing
How to Fix FILL OR SENSING LIGHT ON Error (Step-by-Step)
- First, ensure the water supply is on. Unplug the washer, turn off the water valves, and disconnect the inlet hoses from the back of the machine. Check the small filter screens inside the valve’s ports for any clogs and clean them.
- If the filters are clear, the water inlet valve itself may be faulty and need replacement. This requires removing the back panel for access.
- Another potential cause is a faulty lid switch. Open and close the lid to listen for a distinct ‘click’. If there is no click, or the machine won’t start, the lid switch assembly likely needs to be replaced.
- The fill sensor, also called the pressure switch, could be the problem. It’s typically located behind the control panel and is connected to a clear air tube.
- Access the control panel and inspect the air tube connected to the pressure switch. Ensure it is not kinked, cracked, or loose.
- If the tube is secure, the pressure switch itself may have failed and will need to be replaced by disconnecting its wire harness and the air tube.
- After inspecting or replacing any parts, reassemble the washer, turn on the water, and plug it in to test.
- Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
- Fill Sensor/Pressure Switch
Recommended Parts to Check
No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Amana washer part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims.
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Whirlpool washer drain pumpCommon replacement category: Drain pumpFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Why this category can matter: drain, no-spin, or water-removal symptoms after hose and filter checks.
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Whirlpool washer water inlet valveCommon replacement category: Water inlet valveFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Why this category can matter: fill, slow-fill, and valve-related symptoms after supply checks.
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Whirlpool washer control boardCommon replacement category: Main control boardFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Why this category can matter: repeating control or communication faults after connector checks.
Before ordering: match the part to the complete Amana washer model number on the appliance tag.
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Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
Browse all Amana error codes: Amana Error Codes
When It’s Better to Replace Than Repair
Sometimes replacing an appliance makes more financial sense than putting more money into repairs.
Here are a few signs it may be time to shop for a new one:
For repair parts, verify exact fit with the full washer model number before buying; these links are general replacement-appliance shopping options.
- ✓Appliance over 8-10 years old
- ✓Repair cost over 50% of replacement
- ✓Multiple recent breakdowns
- ✓Major component failure
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