Washing Machine Problems
Dear sister Diane,
Could be the water level switch. Either that, or the float that is attached to the switch is jammed. Perhaps some debris got in to the channel that it moves up and down in. Mom knows a washer repair man that seems to know his stuff pretty well. If you need this fixed very quickly, you might give him a call. He only charged us $25 to repair Mom’s washer agitator a few months ago. But if you like, I can take a look at it tonight. I have Christine’s computer to bring down (just put in a new, much faster CD ROM drive). Perhaps I can stop by while there.
Yes, do pick me up on your way home. I’ll bring my tools. Is there water in the machine right now?
Okay. Well, I’ll need to fill it up again to observe the problem. But draining it should not be an issue. I guess you just put it on the spin part of the cycle to drain it.
Are you sure that the problem is that the washer failed to stop filling when the maximum water level was reached? Or, might it have backed up when trying to drain, as a result of you septic problems? Critical question here. 
Well, sounds like you’ve ruled out the drain. Will look at the washer this afternoon.
How’s that air conditioner working?
Tom Hesley