Washer Woes: Part 2 – How To Replace A Water-inlet Valve
Getting your clothes clean is all about water temperature and choice of detergent. If you have trouble regulating your washer’s water temperature, your water inlet valve may be at fault.
This article follows up on the first article: Washer Woes: Part One Water Temperature. If youve already read Part One and are still having problems regulating your washer’s water temperature, read on to learn how to examine, test, and replace your water inlet valve.
Water enters the water inlet valve through two hoses that originate from the hot and cold water taps in your wall. Solenoids inside the water inlet valve respond to the temperature selector switch and create the selected water temperature. The mixed hot and cold water exits the water inlet valve through a common hose, filling your washer with the correct temperature of water.
Never attempt any repairs or maintenance on your washer without making sure the power to your washer is disconnected you could be seriously injured if the power isn’t disconnected.
The water inlet valve is located at the back of your washer...