All appliances have the potential to mysteriously develop a fault that wasnt there before if theyve.
Water is not storing in washing machine. The washing machine should be plugged in and powered on. Why Winterizing Your Washing Machine is Important. Try and get yourself a parts diagram and see if the two solenoids are the same.
Dont just assume everything is ok even if it worked OK before. There will always be. If the machine does not fill with either cold or hot water you must check if the inlet valve is blocked.
There are only 2 places where water can get into a washing machines drum. This will increase the cycle time resulting in a longer cycle than normal. Refer to the second picture below.
The washing machine may be trying to re-balance the load. Turn off the tap s supplying the washing machine. If the switch has no continuity you will need to replace it.
What this is doing is dropping the hose below the water level in your washing machine gravity will do the rest. Selling is not really an option as we dont know how long well live in the bit too small appartment and may need the washing machine again in few months. If there is water left in your washing machine there could be many explanations for this.
If you are storing your washer and dryer in an unheated basement or outside or you are closing your summer home up for the winter your washing machine is going to end up being exposed to temperatures that are below freezing. Winterizing protects the machine from water freezing in its hoses which can cause damage to the washer. Check the water level switch for continuity with your multimeter you can find the correct terminals with the wiring schematic for your model of the washer.