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E-Wave Washer water is the wrong temperature

When your E-Wave washer water is the wrong temperature, start with the temperature sensor, which tells the water inlet valve whether to add hot or cold water. Test the sensor with a multimeter for proper continuity and replace it if it fails. Next, check the temperature selector switch. A faulty switch may allow only hot or cold water into the tub, causing a washer no hot water problem or water that is too hot. The dispenser door is another possible cause listed for this symptom. If these parts test correctly, unplug the washer, shut off both water supplies, and inspect the fill-hose and water inlet valve filter screens for debris. Also confirm the hot and cold fill hoses are connected to the correct ports, since reversed hoses can make wash and rinse temperatures incorrect. A less common cause is a defective temperature control switch that sends improper voltage to the water inlet valve solenoids. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement temperature sensor, switch, dispenser door, or water inlet valve for your specific E-Wave washing machine.

01 - E-Wave Washing Machine Temperature Sensor

The washer's temperature sensor determines whether more hot or cold water should be released by the water inlet valve to maintain an appropriate water temperature in the tub. If the sensor is faulty, the incoming water may be the wrong temperature. You can use a multimeter to test the sensor for appropriate electrical continuity. If the sensor tests inappropriately, the part will need to be replaced.
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02 - E-Wave Washing Machine Temperature Switch

The temperature selector switch allows power to be sent to the water inlet valve to release hot or cold water. If the temperature selector switch is faulty, the valve may only allow only one temperature of water to fill the tub. You can use a multimeter to test the switch for electrical continuity. If the switch tests negative for continuity, the part will need to be replaced.
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03 - E-Wave Washing Machine Dispenser Door

The temperature selector switch allows power to be sent to the water inlet valve to release hot or cold water. If the temperature selector switch is faulty, the valve may only allow only one temperature of water to fill the tub. You can use a multimeter to test the switch for electrical continuity. If the switch tests negative for continuity, the part will need to be replaced.
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04 - Clogged Screens in Fill Hose or Water Inlet Valve

All water valves have filter screens to prevent particles from clogging the valve or stop the valve from closing. For added protection and easier access, some fill hoses may have screens added to the hose washers/gaskets where the fill hose connects to the homes hot or cold shut-off valve. The screens in the water valve and hoses should be checked and cleaned if necessary. Unplug the machine. Turn off the water supply valves. Get a bucket to catch the remaining water in the hoses. Unthread the hoses from your machine and clean any debris from the filter screens.
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05 - Fill hoses reversed

If the fill hoses are not connected to the appropriate valve faucets or ports (one hose connecting the cold water supply valve to the washer's cold water inlet valve port and the other hose connecting the hot water supply valve to the hot water inlet valve port), the wash and rinse water temperatures will be reversed. Check that the fill hoses are connected correctly. There are usually markings next to the water inlet valve connections for the hot (H) and cold (C) designations.
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06 - E-Wave Washing Machine Temperature Control Switch

The temperature control switch switches power to either the cold or hot solenoid on the water supply valve to maintain the proper water temperature. If the temperature control switch is defective the water inlet valve may not receive the proper voltage to work properly. If the temperature control switch is not sending proper voltage to the water inlet valve solenoids it will need to be replaced.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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