Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the hot water inlet valve in an LG washer (Model WM4000HBA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it's missing or broken.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
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Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the hot water inlet valve in your lg washer, you will need channellock pliers, a flathead screwdriver, pliers, and a drill driver with a phillips bit.
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Before you begin the procedure, unplug the washer.
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Turn off the water supply.
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Pull the washer away from the wall.
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Unthread the water supply lines. be prepared for water to spill.
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Unthread the two screws on the top panel.
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Slide and lift the top panel off.
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Slide the tension clamp back on the hose.
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Use the flathead to detach the hose from the inlet valve.
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Note the orientation of the plug and unplug the hot water inlet valve.
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Unthread the screw on the inlet valve bracket.
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Slide the bracket to remove it.
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Wiggle the valve free from the bracket.
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To install the new hot water inlet valve…
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Press the new valve in the bracket, then insert the bracket in the panel and slide to lock in place.
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Rethread the screw to secure the bracket.
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Plug in the inlet valve.
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Attach the hose to the inlet valve.
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Slide the tension clamp into place.
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Fasten the hoses together with the twist tie.
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Set and slide the top panel onto the washer.
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Rethread the two screws onto the panel.
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Rethread the water supply lines over the hot and cold inlets.
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Push the washer back into place.
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Turn on the water supply, as well as the power, and your washer should be ready for use.