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Hotpoint Washer water is the wrong temperature
If your Hotpoint washer water is the wrong temperature, the temperature sensor is the most likely cause. This sensor helps determine whether the water inlet valve should release hot or cold water, and a multimeter can check it for proper continuity. A faulty temperature switch is another common reason for a washer with no hot water, washer water too cold, or washer water too hot. The dispenser door may also need inspection, followed by the fill hose and water inlet valve screens, which can clog with debris and restrict water flow. Unplug the washer, shut off both water supplies, remove the hoses, and clean the screens if needed. If the problem started after installation or hose replacement, check that the hot and cold fill hoses are connected to the correct ports. A less common cause is a defective temperature control switch that fails to send the proper voltage to the water inlet valve solenoids. These checks can help diagnose a washer temperature sensor problem or washer not getting hot water. Enter your Hotpoint washer model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific washing machine.
01 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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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