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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Alpha Front-Load Washer Water Inlet Valve #WPW10435242
Whirlpool Alpha Front-Load Washer Water Inlet Valve #WPW10435242
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$106.54Estimated Savings
$112.5005:15
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a Whirlpool front loading washing machine, model #WFW85HEFW0. The most common reasons for replacing the valve is if the washer is not filling.
All of the information in this valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: pliers, 1/4" socket, T-20 Torx bit
All of the information in this valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: pliers, 1/4" socket, T-20 Torx bit
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the water inlet valve in your washer be sure to unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Remove the hot and cold water supply lines from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the rear screws securing the top panel.
5
Slide the top panel back and lift up to detach.
6
For better access to the steam hose, we recommend removing the vent housing by pulling off the vent hose then use a t-20 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the vent housing.
7
Lift the housing up to detach.
8
Now release the clamp securing the steam hose to the vent pipe assembly and pull the hose off.
9
Next, release the clamps securing the inlet hoses to the detergent dispenser.
10
Pull the hoses off.
11
Unthread the water inlet valve mounting screw.
12
Pull the inlet valve free of the rear support bracket.
13
Note the orientation of the inlet valve wire connecters then disconnect them.
14
Use needle-nose pliers to release the wire retainer and you can fully remove the old inlet valve.
15
Install the new water inlet valve by first connecting the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals.
16
Secure the wire retainer.
17
Position the new valve in the rear support bracket and secure it with the screw.
18
Attach the two inlet hoses to the appropriate ports on the detergent dispenser and secure them with the clamps.
19
Attach the steam hose to the port on the vent pipe assembly.
20
Secure it with the clamp.
21
Replace the vent housing and secure it with the screws.
22
Slide on the vent hose.
23
Now realign the top panel and slide it into position.
24
Replace the screws in the rear.
25
Attach the hot and cold water supply lines to the new valve.
26
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a Whirlpool front loading washing machine, model #WFW85HEFW0. The most common reasons for replacing the valve is if the washer is not filling.
All of the information in this valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: pliers, 1/4" socket, T-20 Torx bit
All of the information in this valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: pliers, 1/4" socket, T-20 Torx bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the water inlet valve in your washer be sure to unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Remove the hot and cold water supply lines from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the rear screws securing the top panel.
5
Slide the top panel back and lift up to detach.
6
For better access to the steam hose, we recommend removing the vent housing by pulling off the vent hose then use a t-20 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the vent housing.
7
Lift the housing up to detach.
8
Now release the clamp securing the steam hose to the vent pipe assembly and pull the hose off.
9
Next, release the clamps securing the inlet hoses to the detergent dispenser.
10
Pull the hoses off.
11
Unthread the water inlet valve mounting screw.
12
Pull the inlet valve free of the rear support bracket.
13
Note the orientation of the inlet valve wire connecters then disconnect them.
14
Use needle-nose pliers to release the wire retainer and you can fully remove the old inlet valve.
15
Install the new water inlet valve by first connecting the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals.
16
Secure the wire retainer.
17
Position the new valve in the rear support bracket and secure it with the screw.
18
Attach the two inlet hoses to the appropriate ports on the detergent dispenser and secure them with the clamps.
19
Attach the steam hose to the port on the vent pipe assembly.
20
Secure it with the clamp.
21
Replace the vent housing and secure it with the screws.
22
Slide on the vent hose.
23
Now realign the top panel and slide it into position.
24
Replace the screws in the rear.
25
Attach the hot and cold water supply lines to the new valve.
26
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Water Inlet Valve
$106.54
Total$0.00
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