Just bought a second hand washing machine. It had been turned off and I discovered it had filled with water.?

I have turned the water of at the main taps and is ok now. Why did it fill with water when it had,nt been switched on. i don't want to have to pull out the washing machine and turn the water on every time I want to use it.Thanks in advance for replyJust bought a second hand washing machine. It had been turned off and I discovered it had filled with water.?
Washing machines use valves with a spring and an electromagnet to control water flow.





If the valve is working correctly, an electric current has to be applied to the valve the entire time water needs to flow; as soon as the current stops, the valve closes.





This type of design prevents a flood if there is a power failure while the washer is filling.





If your washer immediately starts to fill with water when it's turned off, there is either something wrong with the valve, or the controller circuit.





If the washer fills with water even if it is not connected to electricity, then the valve is probably stuck open.





But if the washer only fills with water when it *is* connected to electricity (but not turned on), then there is a problem with the controller circuit.





But either way, it sounds like some parts on your washing machine need to be replaced.Just bought a second hand washing machine. It had been turned off and I discovered it had filled with water.?
When buying second hand you have very few rights, compared to when buying new from a retailer. You have to ask why someone may be selling something - because they got a new one maybe? because they need the money? to get rid of their rubbish on to someone else?





Caveat emptor - buyer beware. You could have asked to see it working before removing it.
Take it back to the vendor. It is not fit for the purpose.

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