If your washer doesn't fill with water, first check that the house water supply to the washer is on. If it is, and the washer won't fill at all, the inlet valves might have failed. If the washer fills partially, the problem is likely with the temperature selector switch or water-level pressure switch. If the washer agitates without filling, then the pressure switch is likely broken because it's detecting the full tub of water when the tub is empty. For detailed troubleshooting on common top-load washers, watch our direct-drive top-load washer won't fill video.
Other components that control your washer filling with water include the main electronic control board, the door lock assembly, the washer lid switch and the electronic temperature control board.
A front-load washing machine won't fill with water if the control detects that the door isn't shut and locked. Make sure the washer door is fully closed when your front load washing machine won't fill.
Electronically-controlled washers often display an error code when the washer doesn't fill. If your washer displays a code, look it up on our washer error code charts and follow the troubleshooting advice for that code to fix your washer.