Washer Inlet Valve Leaking

Reinstall the packing nut tighten lightly with a wrench don t over tighten at this or any other point and reattach the handle.

Washer inlet valve leaking.

If it s leaking tighten the packing nut one eighth of a turn at a time until the leak stops. Turn the water back on open the repaired water valve and check for leaks. 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. It is a good idea to use a filter screen on the water hose end that attaches to the washer water inlet valve.

Try this easy fix if the leak is at the handle. The first step towards stopping the leakage is to discover the source. This filter screen catches any particles or hard water that may enter the washer. Problem resolved the washer water hose leak is now fixed.

Look for signs of a loose hose clamp or a leaking hose connected to the pump first. Its principal responsibility is to manage the entry of water into your washing machine. 2 open and close the valve multiple times. 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.

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. O ring replacement instructions for typical washer shut off valve. If no leaks are found carefully slide the washer back into place. Remove the old washer and slide on the new one.

If you have water leaking from the washer during a wash or drain cycle check the area of the drain pump. If your machine is a top load washer please visit our article on leaking top load washer. A problem with the valve can cause the washer not to fill properly or not fill at all. Watch this instructional video to learn about how to correct leaking issues.

The pump will have an outlet or drain hose an inlet from the tub and may have a circulating hose outlet as well. Use a crescent wrench and tighten the nut clockwise at the base of the stem while holding the handle in place.