DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a Whirlpool electric dryer. The most common reason for replacing the valve is if the dryer isn’t producing steam.
This dryer water valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, 11/16th inch wrench, 5/16th inch socket or nut driver,
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Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the water inlet valve assembly in your dryer be sure to unplug the power cord
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Shut off the cold water supply.
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Remove the cold water supply line from the inlet valve - be prepared for some water to spill.
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Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the terminal black cover and remove the cover.
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Remove the screws securing the lower rear access panel.
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Next, open the dryer door and use an 11/16th inch wrench to unthread the nut securing the sprayer nozzle.
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Detach the sprayer nozzle from the rear bulkhead.
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Disconnect the wire connecter from the water inlet valve and use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the inlet valve mounting screw.
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Now lift the inlet valve mounting bracket up and slide it to the right to detach the assembly.
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Install the new water inlet valve assembly by aligning the mounting bracket on the rear bulkhead then slide it to the left until it snaps into place.
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Replace the mounting screw.
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Connect the wire connecter.
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Insert the sprayer nozzle through the hole in the bulkhead.
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Slide on the washer then rethread the nut and tighten.
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Reposition the lower rear access panel and rethread the screws to secure.
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The fine-thread screws should be used to secure the panel to the inlet valve mounting bracket.
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Realign the terminal block cover and secure it with the screw.
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Attach the water supply line to the new valve.
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With the repair completed turn the water supply back on plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.