Before testing the water inlet valve, unplug
the washer or shut off the power at the fuse
box or breaker
panel to avoid an electrical shock hazard.
The water inlet valve connects the hot
and cold water lines from your home to the back of the washer. The
solenoids on the valve open one or both valves to provide the
proper water temperature for the wash cycle. If the valves are
blocked or the solenoids do not activate, the symptoms may include
no water, low water pressure, the wrong water temperature or water
entering the tub even when the machine is off.
The water inlet valve can be identified
by the water hoses connected to it at the back of the washer.
Start by turning off the water supply at the valves on the wall.
Disconnect both hoses from the back of the washer. Place the hoses
into a bucket and turn them on to confirm that you are getting
good water pressure and to clear out any debris from the line.
Inspect the filter screens on
both the hoses and the inlet valve for debris build up. If you find any debris, clean it out. Use caution
to avoid damaging the filter screens because the screens in the
valve are not replaceable.
If debris was not present then proceed
to the next step of testing the solenoids. Access to the valve
may be easiest by opening the top or the back of the washer, depending
upon make and model.
Before testing the water inlet valve, unplug
the washer or shut off the power at the 
