The cold water inlet valve on your washing machine dispenses the cold water and bleach into the washer in the prewash cycle. This inlet valve has a standard hose fitting inlet and 2 water outlets facing 45 degrees to the left. The water inlet valve opens to allow water to enter the washing machine. If the water inlet valve is defective, the washer may leak, fill slowly, or not fill at all. To test your valve, unplug the washer when the symptom occurs. If the washer continues to fill, then your inlet valve is defective. This part is approximately 4 inches long x 3 inches wide.
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Leaking | Will not stop filling with water | Will not fill with water
This part works with the following products:
Washer, Washer Dryer Combo.
This part works with the following products:
LG, Kenmore.
Part# 5220FR2075L replaces these:
AP5986564, 5221ER1003A, 5221ER1003C, 5221ER1003D
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Derek
February 4, 2018
Will this fit the wm2650hva model?
For model number wm2650hva
Hello Derek, Thank you for contacting us. I have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you’re looking for is PartSelect Number: PS11728995 for the Cold water and PartSelect Number: PS3527427 for the Hot. Good luck with the repair!
I'm trying to troubleshoot my problem. After running a load of wash, water clears out, no problems. Then if i don't use the washer for a few days, about 3 cups of water fills the washing machine. It's always to aproximatly the same level and it always takes a few days of nonoperation to fill. I'm trying to figure out what to fix.
For model number WM2233HS
Hello Jenna, thank you for your question. This issue could be the water valve itself, that is leaking into the washer after the unit is done its cycles. Its possible the valve is stuck slightly open and is allowing water to come into the tub. Or, the problem might be that water is coming BACK into the unit after its been pumped out. I would recommend checking the drain hoses, and recommendations for how the unit is set up to be sure that the hoses are not kinked, or have moved. Sometimes, if the hoses are not installed properly, water can't get all the way out of the hoses then some comes back in. If the appliance was installed properly, and the hoses are clear, not kinked and set up properly, the issue is probably with the water valve for the appliance. I hope this helps!
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David
May 1, 2018
Washer leaking in the front. What do you think is wrong?
For model number WM2016CW/01
Hello David, thank you for your question. The leaking could be coming from one of the water valve, the drain pump, or a hose that has come loose or has cracked or broken. This front load washer also has a large rubber door gasket that can sometimes get ripped and will cause leaking at the front of the unit. I would recommend removing the back panel, and top panel to see if you can locate the leak, then we can provide more information on the parts you would need to fix it! I hope this helps!
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Christina
May 16, 2019
The washer continues to fill what is the part number or is this it for the water inlet valve
For model number RTW4516FW2
Hello Christina, thank you for your question. The water valve for this unit is actually PartSelect Number: PS12349269. Please enter the part number into the site for current price and availability. Good luck with your repair!
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Ray
November 23, 2019
I just have one solenoid leaking. Can i just replace the solenoid instead of the whole valve?
For model number WM2010CW
Hello Ray and thanks for writing.
Yes, you can if you can find the correct solenoid. We do not carry this part on its own it comes as part of the water inlet valve. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime.
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David
February 25, 2018
I got this part but i made a simple but critical mistake. I disconnected the hoses before i marked them. I see that they attache to main, prewash and bleach but i dont know the order. Can you please tell me which hose goes to which calve? I cant believe i did that. Please help.
For model number 5221ER1003A
Hi David,
Thank you for your question. There is a video listed with the part on our website that you may reference on how to install the lines. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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KEVIN
November 21, 2018
Water is leaking out the top of the inlet valves. If i replace the part is there something, like high water pressure, that i should be concerned about damaging the replacement as well?Thanks
For model number Kenmore 796
Hi Kevin,
Thank you for your question. Before installing the new water inlet valve, you will need to check the water pressure coming from the where it connects to the water inlet valve to make sure the correct amount is coming out. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Melissa
January 21, 2018
The part we took off had two valves on it the one pictured shows 3 will this part still work with my machine?
For model number WM3570HVA
Hi Melissa,
Thank you for your question. Yes, this water inlet valve will work on your appliance. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Jacinta
July 11, 2019
Corrected model# (computer dyslexia!). Should I replace pump and inlet valve if leaking through door bottom? Is one more likely the culprit? Would appreciate if you located correct parts. Thnx.
For model number WM2140C
Hello Jacinta, Thank you for the question. If there is a leak at the door I suggest checking the Door Gasket, PartSelect Number PS3524977 for damage or wear. Hope this helps!
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Inlet valve leak
Followed directions on the video and went like a charm. Very impressed with service and video
John from Northport, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
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Inlet valve was leaking
1 - Remove 3 electrical connections 2 - Slide spring clamp back an inch or so on 1 hose. Pull hose off of old unit. Attach the same hose to new unit and reclamp. 3 - Repeat with other 2 hoses 4 - Reconnect electrical connections
Steven from MOBILE, AL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
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Water was filling the tub when washer was not in use.
I followed the video and my repair went just like the expert showed on the video. The hardest part was pulling the washer away from the wall and getting enough elbow room to be able to work on the washer. I will definitely come back to this site for my next appliance repair.
Very simple. Watched video. Pulled the washer out to get behind it. Turned off water supply, unplugged it. Unscrewed the screwesholding the top in place, slid top back, lifted it off. Used pliers to open the clamps holding the pipes to the valve - one at a time. And fitted the pipes to new valve, one at a time. SOME WATER REMAINS IN THESE PIPES, SO PUT A TOWEL UNDERNEATH TO CATCH IT. Removed the electrical connectors one at a time and fitted them to the new valve one at a time. Did same to the hot valve - not leaking but decided to replace it before it did leak. Reattached water supply hoses and electric plug. Tested the washer cycle to make sure no leaks. Put top back on and pushed washer back to wall. Apart from the testing, the whole job took 25 minutes. The parts arrived on Day 2 after the order. VERY PLEASED WITH EVERYTHING!
First unplug the machine. Turn the water off to the hoses. Remove the hoses from the machine to make it easier. Remove the screws from the back of the top cover. Pry the front sides with a screwdriver and lift. Standing behind the machine on the left side you’ll see the three solenoids or inlet assembly. Remove the two screws so as to take the inlet assembly out. There are hoses attached to the assembly.
Millie from MANORVILLE, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Water was leaking into washing machine after the washer was shut off
Removed the cover from the washing machine, the two valves(cold & hot) are located in the read top of the machine, removed the hoses to the valves, removed the nut that holds on the valve to the washer and placed new valve into washer and placed the nut back onto new valve, placed the hoses back onto the new valve.
Figured out how to take off top of washer, look inside for problem, ordered new part, watched video how to replace part. All on line. $65.00 later and my 19 yr old washer is still working awesome.
Denise from LAS VEGAS, NV
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers
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Noticed water underneath the washer. After taking the top of the washer off I noticed that on top of the water inlet valve water was dripping from it.
I actually did the repair exactly as the video showed. If I would have had the part at the time of discovering the problem it would have been about a 45 minute repair from start to finish. Worst part of the whole fix was moving the heavy washer.
Kenneth from DELTA, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
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Water leaking under machine
Unplug and disconnect water lines. Move washer out. I used soapy water to make it easier to slide because it is stacked washer and dryer. Slid dryer onto large trash can saving my back. So easy. Make sure it is heavy duty . Removed lid. Removed old part by removing to screws in back. Disconnected 3 wires, disconnected one hose at a time while reattaching each one to new part. That way I was sure to get them back in the right place. Attached back to machine . Put water hoses back on and checked for leaks before but lid and dryer back in place. Ta da!! This was so easy. I am a 57 year old woman and this was pretty simple. I tried trouble shooting by using tub cleaner and everything as manual suggested but it still leaked. Watch a lot of you tube. Apparently lg has this happen with this part a lot. Thank you parts select. I’m sure this saved me a lot of money. I have had enough money bleeding from my pockets with bigger home problems. Thank you.
Pam from FAIRMONT, WV
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Hard water scale rendered the valves inoperable
Watched a YouTube video on valve replacement. Then when I knew what to expect, the repair job was a breeze.
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Mark L - April 1, 2022
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Just barely fit
Hose connections were shorter than the original part so I had to stretch the hoses to their max to get it to fit. They were able to fully seat on the connections but it was close.
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Cody V - March 23, 2022
Verified Purchase
Super easy to replace!
Part was a perfect fit! And the video of instal instructions attached to the email was an awesome touch!
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W E T - January 26, 2022
Verified Purchase
Easy Repair
Took longer to disassemble washer than replace part
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Andrew O - December 19, 2021
Verified Purchase
Right Part/Easy Repair
Got exactly what I needed. It wasn't cheap, but it was a whole lot cheaper than buying a new washer. And the repair was quite easy.
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David H - November 25, 2021
Verified Purchase
Easy repair
The correct part and video explaining how to replace were the perfect combination. More companies should follow this business model. Thank you.
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Cyrene M - November 9, 2021
Verified Purchase
Leak fixed
Part fixed the leak. Video explained exactly how to replace the part. Thank you!
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Beth F - November 6, 2021
Verified Purchase
very easy repai
The part was great, the video made the repair a snap. I really appreciated the ability to diagnose the possibility of that part being the problem.
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Dennis S - November 4, 2021
Verified Purchase
easy repair
The part did come with in a few days and was the exact part I needed and identical to the part on the washing machine. It took probably less than 30 min to replace.
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Rachel P - May 10, 2021
Verified Purchase
Quick and easy!
I contacted Partselect and ordered the part needed. He made sure I had the correct part requested for my washer and then stated they would get it shipped soon. The part arrived on the day they said it would
. Installtion was very easy and had me back to doing laundry just in time! Thank you Partselect for your quick service!
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Brandon D - March 10, 2021
Verified Purchase
Easy repair, DIY & save money!
The part is a direct replacement for the part that was malfunctioning on my washer. The cold inlet was stuck in the "open" position so that even when the washer was off, water was constantly running into the tub. About 8 screws and 15 minutes later, I had replaced the inlet valve with the new replacement and we were off and running again.
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