This video provides step by step instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on lg and kenmore top load washing machines.
Lg top load washer water inlet valve replacement.
If your washer is filling slowly making loud noises overflowing or stopping in the middle of a cycle you may need to replace the water inlet valve.
This is an authentic lg water inlet valve for a top load washer.
If the water supply pressure is more than 116 psi a pressure reducing valve must be installed.
If your washer is filling slowly making loud noises.
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.
Turn down the water valves and run another cycle.
This is an authentic lg water inlet valve for a top load 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.
The most common reasons for replacing the water inlet valve are when the washer fills slowly makes loud noises overflows or stops mid cycle.
It is designed to control the flow of water into the washer.
Ensure tthat you do not to overload.
For use with the following lg electronics models.
A problem with the valve can cause the washer not to fill properly or not fill at all.
Leaks from the top load washer can be caused by an overloaded wash tub.
It is designed to control the flow of water into the washer.
The recommended water supply pressure must be between 14 5 psi and 80 psi 100 552 kpa.
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Refer to your manual to ensure ordering the correct compatible part.