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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Washer Water Inlet Valve Replacement #8182862
Whirlpool Washer Water Inlet Valve Replacement #8182862
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$71.28Estimated Savings
$112.5002:41
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on Whirlpool front-load washing machines. The most common reasons for replacing the water inlet valve are when the washer fills slowly, there is enough water pressure, and the screens inside the valve’s hose connection ports are clean, or when the washer makes loud noises, overflows, or stops mid-cycle.
All of the information in this valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana
Tools used: wrench, multi-screwdriver, nutdriver bit
All of the information in this valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana
Tools used: wrench, multi-screwdriver, nutdriver bit
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning and turn off the hot and cold water supply valves.
2
Your first step is to remove the hoses from the inlet valve.
3
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Next, remove the screws at the rear of the top panel and pull the panel off.
5
Remove the mounting screws securing the water inlet valve and slide the valve out of the frame.
6
Note the orientation of the wires attached to the valve, then disconnect them.
7
Use pliers to release the clamp securing the hose, pull the hose off, and remove the old valve.
8
Install the new water inlet valve by attaching the outlet hose and securing it with the clamp.
9
Connect the wires and slide the valve into the frame.
10
Secure it with the mounting screw.
11
Reposition the top panel and secure the screws.
12
Attach the hoses to the new inlet valve.
13
Turn the water supply back on and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on Whirlpool front-load washing machines. The most common reasons for replacing the water inlet valve are when the washer fills slowly, there is enough water pressure, and the screens inside the valve’s hose connection ports are clean, or when the washer makes loud noises, overflows, or stops mid-cycle.
All of the information in this valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana
Tools used: wrench, multi-screwdriver, nutdriver bit
All of the information in this valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana
Tools used: wrench, multi-screwdriver, nutdriver bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning and turn off the hot and cold water supply valves.
2
Your first step is to remove the hoses from the inlet valve.
3
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Next, remove the screws at the rear of the top panel and pull the panel off.
5
Remove the mounting screws securing the water inlet valve and slide the valve out of the frame.
6
Note the orientation of the wires attached to the valve, then disconnect them.
7
Use pliers to release the clamp securing the hose, pull the hose off, and remove the old valve.
8
Install the new water inlet valve by attaching the outlet hose and securing it with the clamp.
9
Connect the wires and slide the valve into the frame.
10
Secure it with the mounting screw.
11
Reposition the top panel and secure the screws.
12
Attach the hoses to the new inlet valve.
13
Turn the water supply back on and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Water Inlet Valve
$71.28
Total$0.00
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