Washer Inlet Valve Leaking

In other words the inlet valve acts as a sort of gate keeper allowing water to flow into the tub when it receives certain electrical signals from the washer.

Washer inlet valve leaking.

If your machine is a top load washer please visit our article on leaking top load washer. Remove the old washer and slide on the new one. The first step towards stopping the leakage is to discover the source. A problem with the valve can cause the washer not to fill properly or not fill at all.

O ring replacement instructions for typical washer shut off valve. Look for signs of a loose hose clamp or a leaking hose connected to the pump first. 1 to repair certain types of washer water valves first turn off the leaky valve with the handle. Turn the water back on open the repaired water valve and check for leaks.

Try this easy fix if the leak is at the handle. Watch this instructional video to learn about how to correct leaking issues. Leaking issues in front load washers can be resolved easily without a technician. Problem resolved the washer water hose leak is now fixed.

Reinstall the packing nut tighten lightly with a wrench don t over tighten at this or any other point and reattach the handle. It is a good idea to use a filter screen on the water hose end that attaches to the washer water inlet valve. Use a crescent wrench and tighten the nut clockwise at the base of the stem while holding the handle in place. The inlet valve can be found on the back of your washing machine.

There is little that you can do to repair the valve itself but you can clean the two inlet ports to restore full water flow. The water inlet valve on your washing machine is the part that connects the two water hoses to the machine and it controls the flow of both hot and cold water. If no leaks are found carefully slide the washer back into place. If it s leaking tighten the packing nut one eighth of a turn at a time until the leak stops.

This filter screen catches any particles or hard water that may enter the washer. Its principal responsibility is to manage the entry of water into your washing machine.