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Leak in the water inlet valve/solinoid
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Overall Rating:
Very Helpful
Rated By:
17 Customers
Posted By:
Mickey From Ooltewah, TN
Posted:
12/29/2007 11:59:51 AM
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Appliance Repaired:
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Frigidaire
Dishwasher
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Age Of Appliance:
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1 - 4 years
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1. Shut off water supply.
2. Removed inlet water hose where it connects to the vavle assembly.
3. Removed the two bracket screws holding the assembly to the frame, and detached the electrical connection from the solinoid.
4. Removed the inlet hose adapter connection from old valve and installed into new valve.
5. Attached electrical connection to new valve solinoid.
6. Remounted assembly to the frame.
7. Re-attached the inlet water hose to the hose adapter connection on the valve.
8. Turned on the water, washed some dishes.
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| Level of difficulty: |
Easy |
| Time to do repair: |
15 - 30 mins |
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Parts Used in this Repair
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