A problem with the valve can cause the washer not to fill properly or not fill at all.
Replacing kenmore washer inlet valve.
The water inlet valve installed inside your kenmore elite front loading or top loading washing machine connects to the water supply and to the washer s control panel.
If 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.
If the water inlet valve is defective the washer may leak fill slowly or not fill at all.
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This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a whirlpool kenmore top loading washing machine.
This inlet valve has a standard hose fitting inlet and 2 water outlets facing 45 degrees to the left.
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.
The water inlet valve opens to allow water to enter the washing machine.
To test your valve unplug the washer when the symptom occurs.