How to Test the Water Valve on your Washer - Not Filling or Overfilling
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video I show you how to test the water valve on your washing machine. If you are having issues with the washer not filling or overfilling the water valve may be defective and need replaced.
Here is the video on testing the pressure switch that I refer to in the video.
• How to Test the Pressu...
This troubleshooting process will work on most brands and makes of washers. The machine used in this video in an Amana Washer.
Whirlpool / Kenmore machines have the same setup as this one does.
The water valve on washers is sometimes referred to as the inlet valve or maybe even the water solenoid.
Here is a link so you can purchase a water valve for your washer if you need one.
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Thank you sooo much. My basement was flooded from the Performa top load washing machine. After watching your video I was able to fix it. The hose was damaged and clogged. I just blew some air in the hose and replaced the damaged piece of hose. We are back in action again. Your the best.
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Hi I work for a major Restaurent Company and because of this Video I was able to fix therte washer. So thank you very much.
Saved me time and money. It overflowed and wouldn’t stop even when unplugged and we didn’t know what part to replace till we found your video. Thanks so very much! And part on Amazon was $15.00. (We found some on different sites, $75.00. ) And we installed ourselves in short amount of time.
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Thank you Bill. I showed this video to my husband and he said he suspected it could be this but you just confirmed his suspicion. Now he can order the part.
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Excellent video Bill 🧐, I was experiencing the water inlet being clogged w/sediment
On a Whirlpool Commercial coin operated washer, removed both screens & cleaned up
Also had to replace the dogs in the agitator.
For the first time in 19 years,
and the machine still washes great.
Thanks Bill!
Great video Bill! Thanks.
If the washer isn't filling and the pressure switch is fine and the washer valve/solenoid checks out as well, there is a fuse on some models between the pressure switch and the controller which may be the problem. Replace it with a 4amp quick blow fuse.
Awesome video!!!.....used it step by step to troubleshoot and fix my 18 year old Whirlpool that was filling slowly on the cold water side.......replaced the water inlet valve assembly for about $28.00
Great video! The very last thing you mentioned was what I needed to hear! If the water still flows when you unplug from wall-water inlet valve is bad! Exactly what my machine does!
Thanks for the troubleshooting walk through! Appreciate the way you covered both the big picture and the critical details.
Nice video Bill. Your voice is relaxing and has calmed me down listening to you as you clearly and good direction in this repair job. Thank you
I cannot believe how many videos I am watching on washing machines ;=)
I have a Cabrio that has been a pain over the years. I replaced the drum hangers on it a few years back and 2 other repairs - a pump I had done and a control board. Now I have a LF error that seems to happen when I specify the load size or cycle. If I leave it be on Auto and medium, it works. My conundrum is I cannot decide on a new machine vs replacing the inlet valve and is it the valve or is this a control board sensor issue. 120.00 is not that much but if it is not the issue, it is a waste.
If I could choose a new machine, I'd just buy it but I'm not really enthused with any. Speed Queen seems to have controversy over its old/new models. Front loaders are a whole nother animal.
This was a nice video - thank you.
Awsome. Haven't tried it yet but as a young senior woman with no man to help you have made it clear that I can do it myself!!! Then I dare any of the guys to ask me again to do their laundry. LOL LOL
Thanks so much for the information. Tried the other possibilities and the water still ran free. I found your video and will be buying the valve tomorrow.The cold water runs whether the the machine is on or off.
Today's date is January 23rd and it is Saturday 2021 I'm leaving this comment to let you know whenever you see it thank you thank you thank you for sharing the knowledge you are truly a man of knowledge
Thank you so much, Bill! You helped me solve my issue of having no cold water, and saved me the price of a new washer or hiring a repair service. Thanks for breaking it all down and making it easy to understand.
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U are helping people save.because if u go and buy one it will cost u a lot just a little videos from u to fix the little things it needs is good.stuff just to high now.so I appreciate it because it's the truth.that wat mine are doin.i my need valve but it's simple.then goin and get another one I don't hv the money so if I can fix it.just by watching ur videos.know doubt.thanks again
Thank you Bill. You just saved me a ton of time and money.
Great demonstration Bill. Correction needs to be made in your description of the water fill circuit. Water level switch or Pressure switch, to the Water Temperature Selection switch, then inlet mixing water valve solenoids. Supply Water pressure forces the the valves closed. The electromagnetic force from the energized solenoids opens the valves. Spring and water pressure closes the valve diaphragm once electrical current stops.
Many of the manufacture service manuals no longer describe the function of the valve, just how to test, remove and replace the valve.
Sir, this comment really helped me out tonight. Thank you so much.
Well done captain. You made my problem a simple one with this video. Thank you !
I like your videos. Your information is fairly comprehensive and the video is well made but even better, you don't treat us like idiots.
Hey Bill, I hope you check for comments.........My 28 yr old Amana is having issues. I bought it used a few years ago and the cold water just trickles in. This was with a new hose, new screens and we checked the water pressure......all that's fine. Because of where my washer sits, it's not easy to pull it out and tear into it, so without using a tester or tearing into it, I eliminated the inlet valve as the problem by swapping the cold and hot hoses at the hook ups, so the cold would run thru the hot side and vice versa. The cold trickled into the hot side. I only recently found it might be the timer. It has another issue too, but I'm on the fence about fix it or because of it's age, buy a new washer. It stops mid cycle and smoke comes up around the drum. I can let it rest an hour after it fills up and not do the extra large loads and it's fine. When it shuts down, it has to rest a few days and then it's fine! Is that also the timer?
We put down new flooring in our kitchen and since we put everything back our washer fills constantly, even after turning it off and unplugging. I had to turn the water off at the wall. I'm pretty sure we hooked the hot and cold up wrong (crossthreading?) So now I'm replacing this part and feel confident!
Good stuff my new friend. I hate buying new machines if it's a easy fix.🍻
Good video. My washer has intakes going horizontal instead of vertical also has plastic filters. Is that basically the same repair? If so how does the plastic filters come out unlike the mesh filter
thank you for the video
if the coil of vave is damaged the then the valve stay closed does this cause the controle board to cut of power ?
this is the symptom i have
when i power on the machine i heard the dor lock working then cut of
could this be a faulty valve? or pressure switch or control panel? on my lg wd 80130f
No water going in my old kenmore. When I set it, I notice the timer doesn't move either. How do I know if its the water valve or something else?
Thanks for the clear and detailed explanation!
Thank you so much for the informative video. The only thing I wish you would have included was how to open the cabinet. I have never worked on a washing machine that opened this way and it took me forever looking at parts diagrams and videos to figure it out! Of course the one I'm working on is branded magic chef and there are no videos showing this model.
Love your videos Bill ,Can you do a video on when the tub doesn't seat properly, I mean when the tub leans towards the back...Thanks
you're awesome,Thanks bill ......... I manage to fix my washer ..without it costing me so much money :)
You are a great educator! Thanks. I tested a Whirlpool washer downstairs, and it worked fine. However when moving it upstairs into the laundry, it could not pass the rinse cycle. Bypassing the lid switch, even replacing the timer still could not fix the problem. My limited knowledge does not allow me to pinpoint the real cause. Would you please educate me on how to diagnose the problem and fix it? I will greatly appreciate your valuable instructions.
Just wondering, my Maytag washing machine continues to fill even when power is off. I have had to turn the tap off to stop this, does this mean it is the water valve defective?
Thx Bill. Great video. How would I know if the control board is shot and I need to junk the whole washer?
I have a Kenmore elite Oasis. I run the diagnostic test that cycles thru each cycle. when I do the test it does fill up but when I want to wash it doesn't
hi Bill could you check the water inlet valve contacts for continuity? so if you check between the two contacts if it is open could that mean the coil is bad? thanks
Great info. I think your valve was clogged with a fly at 3:14. It flew in my ear...lol
hi Bill Newberry I'm having some trouble with my whirlpool washer ser.#(WTW4800XQ4) I'm trying to find out why it's not filling up properly may you help me out?
Hello thanks for you video but what is the problem if you don’t have 120 v to the valves
what do you call that white and red plastic connect to the valve solenoid?
Thank you so much for this video!!🎉
Hi.
I have a
GE front load model GFW450SSKOWW. It hums when you try to wash , hot and cold is doing the same thing.
Hey Bill. I disconnected my cold line and I didn't see a screen. All I saw was like a small copper line in the center and a rubber gasket around it. I have a slow trickle on both.
Great video. Straight forward.
Good information and video bro. Thanks.
Bill, when I place the meter on the cold water valve the agitator starts spinning. what's my next step?
Thanks
Very good video.
Very well explained.
Hi Bill:
Just checked my kenmore washer water valve. No hot water. When I turn on I hear a hum, voltage is 120v but no hot water. Does humming sound mean solenoid is ok.? Does valve need to be replaced or is problem coming from somewhere else. The cold water side is ok. I would appreciate a reply. Rb
My Kenmore 110 washer has a slow cold water drip into the tub when machine is off. When I try to run cold water only, flow is very light. Warm or hot, I get good water flow. From what I heard here, maybe my cold water screen is clogged, but then why the drip? Hope you can help - thank you.
I need to watch your pressure switch video. My washer is agitating as soon as I turn it on but not one drop of water comes out on the hot or cold side. I had the rubber line pop off the pressure switch one time that made the washer keep on filling till it overflowed onto the floor. I think the switch is probably stuck this time. Wont fill no matter how I play with the switch or turn the other one on hot or cold. Just want some more info before I attempt to fix it by replacing the pressure switch.
Thanks for the information. Will be testing our washer. When I place the washer on a hot cycle it fills up with cool water but as soon as I turn off the cold water value to the washer where only the hot water can run in, the water is extremely hot. Have you ever heard of this?
Thank you, so informative👍🏽
Thanks! I will give it a shot. Pretty sure that is what it is, but it is nice to have a refresher.
can I test the valve while its connected to the washer on a maytag bravos xl mvwb750??
I wonder if you could offer an opinion on this one. We have a 35 year old Kenmore/Whirlpool washer, a high end model that still runs perfectly except that it just buzzes for about one minute at the start of the initial fill cycle, and then fills normally for the rest of the cycle. There is little to no flow from the detergent/softener trays during the cycle. The back story is, this is a model that uses two valve units, an inlet/mixing valve with three solenoids, and a dispensing valve with three solenoids. The original valves didn’t fail until the machine was about 20 years old. Our repair man at the time installed both new FSP valves and it ran great again, but they both failed again just a few years later. Since then I’ve been buying new-old-stock valves on eBay (Whirlpool stopped making them about 10 years ago), and they work great for a few years and then fail. Why would they fail so frequently? Flow from the wall is good and the screens on the valves are mostly clear, though we do have very hard water. As best I can recall, the pressure switch is either very old or possibly original.
I’ve tested the resistance on the failed solenoids and they’re always around 900 Ohms, and the plungers with the iron cores move freely. Yet, putting in new valves fixes it. What am I missing?
Great video, we live in Alabama and the
e build up from chemicals is terrible I I know that is it we replace water heater elements often thank you
Is there a way to check this stuff without taking the entire front off of the machine. I'm writing in a vey small space.
Question. I have an old kenmore washer. Model 110. 82870120
Kenmore 70series. Cold water won't stop running, even when unplugged, but hot water works normally. What would this be? Originally cold was only trickling, I took the screen out and lost it inside the washer, so there's no screen on the cold side right now. Caldwell water runs constantly.
Great video. Thanks!
Great video! How do I change the cool water solenoid?
My washer start filling then stop. Could it be the inlet valve? And also the Cold water switch has a crack in it. So you think that would stop it from filling? Thanks a bunch.
So my question is my washer washes and rinses the water out the first time second time it does not fill at all. I can hear it ticking waiting for the spin cycle but it never fills up again. I'm going to check the screens as you indicated on this video and I learned something new today hopefully that's the problem.
What about not mixing water for warm water? I can switch to cold its ok, hot the same way but switch to warm it is cold.
My wash machine the water is Nt cmg what to do thanks bill
Super nice videooo,thanks!!!
very helpfull thanks Bill !!!
Very good information thanks bill
hello bill..my name is azam n i from Malaysia. i hve sme question about my samsung 10kg top load washer which hve double water inlet valve..the question is, when at the rinse process, the softner is not taking out by the washer..for ur info, the water inlet valve is the new one..tq sir
I have replaced the inlet valve twice in the last two months due to slow, slow cold water fill. Any idea why it would be going bad. After replacement it works fine for a couple weeks and than slow cold fill again
Excellent info thanks man.
My portable washer, the cold works fine. When I try to use hot it takes a moment to works, fill for 10-20seconds then stops and does nothing . Is this a problem. With the inlet or pressure?
Anyway to test run this same machine while opened up like this? I have a leak and can’t seem to find it and want to test run while open. I have replaced drain pump and still got a leak up front. Taking cabinet on and off is just not very doable where I’m at.
Thanks man very helpful
How do you troubleshoot the electronic water level control wpw10248240?
can you test for continuity on valve terminals also?
What is that other little wire on the valve? I seen some with it and some without it. Im puzzled. Whats it do?
Thank you. Nice video, keep it up👌👍
Seriously, thank you sir for sharing the knowledge you save my washer and I greatly appreciate you as a human being 👍. There's a worldwide pandemic that's called covid-19 currently and it's hard to get someone to come out right now and even when they come out you never know if they have covid-19 only did you save my washer you may have saved my life thank you.
Verry informative !!!
Thanks Sir. Good Instructions
Please help cannot fix put it in diagnostic mode no water is coming into the machine keep getting fh error code I've changed the inlet valve and flow meter cleaned the screens on the back and I am also getting great water pressure and still no water also I drained it and then I was told to look at the pressure switch followed the line from the switch to a clear container which seemed to be clogged cleaned everything out of it and still no waster PLEASE HELP at a dead end thank you
So on my whirlpool wtw4816fw2, it starts filling and the water goes straight out the drain hose. Obviously the valve is stuck open. I put the selector on cold and checked both sides of the valve. The cold has 120 and the hot ZERO. I put the selector on hot and the same thing. Why could I not be getting voltage to the hot side? Is the control board fried or does this have to do with the water temp selector switch (dial)? Thx Bill
Hi Bill, I have an older Whirlpool top load washer that is not dispensing hot water. Cold is fine. I replaced the inlet valve, swapped out the hoses, checked for corrosion but it still not giving hot. I turned off cold and left hot on and still no hot water. Any assistance would be appreciated!
great information Bill RIP
I dont understand about the 120 volts, to test you say: check if theres 120 v and if the washer is not filling then the valve needs replace, and if there isnt a 120 then the problem is the presure switch, but at the begginning of the video, you say the selenoids with the valve works with 120 v, so I dont get it. thanks
I replaced the water intlet bc it wasnt filling at all i have a samsung vrt top washer what can i do next
What is the part that the yellow wire is connected to on the water valve ?
Big help thanks!
The solonoid casing on my cold water valve has cracked and I plan on ordering a replacement. Is there a safe way to test if the lead wires are still supplying voltage to the solonoid? I'm worried about spending money on a part just to find that the power supply has been damaged.
Bill what if your washer is only filling half way? and also sometimes only gives cold water no hot. It sounds like the inlet valve what do you think. Thank you.
When my top load washer is filling it sounds like the water is immediately leaking back out of the bottom of the tub but there is no water on the floor from it. I have even tried just pouring in a bucket of water and the same sound happens and the tub doesn't fill. Any ideas? Thank you.
This problem started after we had a severe freeze in my area recently.
I have a question my washer is filling with water and then emptied and then repeated my pump is running constantly after this even when I turn it off. Is this due to. The pressure switch ?
Question from Kansas. GWL15 wouldn't drain. Back story...I replaced the diverter, pump and drum bearings 6 months ago. All worked fine until last week when it wouldn't drain. Removed the diverter for inspection and reinstalled. Removed the pump and cover in tub, it was clean. Started new washer....it stopped. Discovered the bay below electronic panel was full of water and fried the board. H/C water valve bad? Strange all this happened after my inspection
Comments appreciated. Rick
awesome thanks for the video explain that perfect!!!!
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Very Helpful.
Good video thank you!
Good video cheers buddy!
good one, thanks...
Very helpful..i pull the plug and water still comes in...bad water valve thanks