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RCA Washer water is the wrong temperature
If your RCA washer water is the wrong temperature, the temperature sensor is the most likely cause. This sensor signals the water inlet valve to release more hot or cold water, and a faulty sensor can cause water that is too hot, too cold, or inconsistent. Next, test the temperature selector switch, which sends power to the water inlet valve. A defective switch may allow only hot or cold water to enter. A damaged dispenser door can also contribute to temperature problems. Before replacing parts, unplug the washer, shut off both water supplies, and check for clogged screens in the fill hoses or water inlet valve. Debris can restrict water flow and cause a washer no hot water or washer water too cold problem. Also make sure the hot and cold fill hoses are connected to the correct ports. If these checks do not solve the issue, the less common temperature control switch may not be sending the correct voltage to the valve solenoids. Use a multimeter to test the sensor and switches for continuity. Enter your RCA washer model number to find the exact replacement temperature sensor, temperature switch, water inlet valve, or other part for your specific washing machine.
01 - RCA 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 - RCA 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 - RCA 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 - RCA 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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