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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG Washer Triple Water Inlet Valve Replacement #5221ER1003A
LG Washer Triple Water Inlet Valve Replacement #5221ER1003A
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$128.66Estimated Savings
$112.5002:46
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the triple water inlet valve on Kenmore front loading washing machines with model prefix 796 and LG front loading washing machines. The most common reasons for replacing the triple water inlet valve are when the washer fills very slowly but the house water pressure is good and the screens inside the hose connection ports are clean, it is noisy or loud when the washer is filling, it is overflowing, or it stops mid-cycle.
All of the information in this water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore
Tools used: pliers, snap ring pliers, screwdriver
All of the information in this water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore
Tools used: pliers, snap ring pliers, screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning and turn off the hot and cold water supply valves.
2
Your first step is to remove the hoses from the inlet valve.
3
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Next, remove the screws at the rear of the main top.
5
Now, slide the main top back approximately one inch, then lift up to remove.
6
Note the orientation of the solenoid wires attached to the old inlet valve and disconnect them.
7
Use pliers to release the clamps securing the three hoses.
8
Note the locations of the hoses and pull them off.
9
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
10
Next, remove the mounting screws securing the valve and pull the old valve out.
11
Install the new water inlet valve by positioning it in the mounting bracket and securing the screws.
12
Reattach the hoses to the appropriate ports and secure them with the clamps.
13
Connect the solenoid wires.
14
Align the main top and slide it forward into place.
15
Secure the screws at the rear and attach the hoses to the new inlet valve.
16
Turn the water supply back on and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the triple water inlet valve on Kenmore front loading washing machines with model prefix 796 and LG front loading washing machines. The most common reasons for replacing the triple water inlet valve are when the washer fills very slowly but the house water pressure is good and the screens inside the hose connection ports are clean, it is noisy or loud when the washer is filling, it is overflowing, or it stops mid-cycle.
All of the information in this water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore
Tools used: pliers, snap ring pliers, screwdriver
All of the information in this water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore
Tools used: pliers, snap ring pliers, screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning and turn off the hot and cold water supply valves.
2
Your first step is to remove the hoses from the inlet valve.
3
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Next, remove the screws at the rear of the main top.
5
Now, slide the main top back approximately one inch, then lift up to remove.
6
Note the orientation of the solenoid wires attached to the old inlet valve and disconnect them.
7
Use pliers to release the clamps securing the three hoses.
8
Note the locations of the hoses and pull them off.
9
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
10
Next, remove the mounting screws securing the valve and pull the old valve out.
11
Install the new water inlet valve by positioning it in the mounting bracket and securing the screws.
12
Reattach the hoses to the appropriate ports and secure them with the clamps.
13
Connect the solenoid wires.
14
Align the main top and slide it forward into place.
15
Secure the screws at the rear and attach the hoses to the new inlet valve.
16
Turn the water supply back on and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Water Inlet Valve
$128.66
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Water Inlet Valve
$35.94
Fill Hose
$46.34
Cleaner
$7.62
Multi Screwdriver
$59.00
Pliers
$39.00
Pliers
$25.37
Total$0.00
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