Washer Inlet Valve Leaking

Look for signs of a loose hose clamp or a leaking hose connected to the pump first.

Washer inlet valve leaking. 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. 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. If it s leaking tighten the packing nut one eighth of a turn at a time until the leak stops.

1 to repair certain types of washer water valves first turn off the leaky valve with the handle. 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. Turn the water back on open the repaired water valve and check for leaks. If you have water leaking from the washer during a wash or drain cycle check the area of the drain pump.

The first step towards stopping the leakage is to discover the source. O ring replacement instructions for typical washer shut off valve. A problem with the valve can cause the washer not to fill properly or not fill at all. The inlet valve can be found on the back of your washing machine.

Reinstall the packing nut tighten lightly with a wrench don t over tighten at this or any other point and reattach the handle. If no leaks are found carefully slide the washer back into place. 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. 2 open and close the valve multiple times.

Watch this instructional video to learn about how to correct leaking issues. Use a crescent wrench and tighten the nut clockwise at the base of the stem while holding the handle in place. The pump will have an outlet or drain hose an inlet from the tub and may have a circulating hose outlet as well. Remove the old washer and slide on the new one.

It is a good idea to use a filter screen on the water hose end that attaches to the washer water inlet valve. If your machine is a top load washer please visit our article on leaking top load washer.