This water inlet valve should be located behind the lower kickplate panel in either the right or left corner. The attaching solenoids on the valve open and close according to the desired amount of water needed.
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Replacing your KitchenAid Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve
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This part fixes the following symptoms:
Leaking | Will not fill with water | Not cleaning dishes properly | Noisy
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The repair isn't that easy when it's not in the middle of the floor and turned on its side as the video showed, but the mission was a success.
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Water was leaking from the inlet at all times
1. Cut power to dishwasher 2. Cut water to dishwasher 3. Remove two screws that secure panel under door 4. Remove door and insulation behind it 5. Inlet valve assembly is located just behind panel on the left side 6. With your hand, press the tab on the green terminal that holds the wire harness. 7. Disconnec
... Read moret the harness and make sure you watch where it goes when you let go of it. 8. Unscrew the single screw that holds the inlet valve assembly to the frame. 9. With this screw out, you should be able to rotate the valve assembly around to get at the bits you need to disconnect. 10. Using pliers, slide the hose clamp up the black hose. 11. Put down a rag or paper towel because the next step involves water. 12. Carefully rotate the black hose back and forth while pulling on it to slide it off over the barbed nozzle. Probably this will take both hands. Some water will come out of the hose when you get it off. 13. Remove the incoming water supply hose from the brass fitting at the bottom of the assembly. The nature of the connection will vary. For my dishwasher, there was a brass elbow fitting I had to disconnect and then re-use with the new valve. Most likely you'll need a hex wrench and/or adjustable wrench. I had to place the disconnected valve assembly in a vise to get the elbow fitting off. 14. Discard the old valve assembly and begin attaching parts to the new one. 15. Connect the incoming water supply. When attaching the incoming water hose to the brass fitting, use a pipe thread sealant such as Tru-Blu. 16. Connect the black hose to the barbed nozzle and put the hose clamp back in position. It may be helpful to apply a dab of dish soap or food-grade synthetic grease to the nozzle to help slide the hose on. 17. Mount the valve assembly to the dishwasher frame using the existing screw. 18. Reconnect the wire harness. 19. Before you replace the panel under the door, go ahead and turn the water supply and electric power back on. 20. Turn the dishwasher on with nothing in it. 21. Inspect the area around the valve assembly to be sure it isn't leaking. 22. Once you're sure there are no leaks, turn the dishwasher off and cut electrical power again. 23. Reinstall the kick panel and insulation. You may need to spend some time adjusting its position to get the screw holes to line up. 24. Turn power back on and enjoy your dishwasher.
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Colin from Mebane, NC
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
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No water to dishwasher
After watching the video, shutting off the water and electric, I began my repair. First problem....the video shows the unit in the middle of the floor and set on its side.....very easy. Mine was hard wired electrically and I had a copper tube connected to the garbage disposal (not so easy). I pulled the DW out as far as possible, removed
... Read morethe lower plate to expose the water valve. From that point the video was helpful, although laying on the floor at 76 wasn't that easy, I did manage the repair and get the DW back in service.
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Anthony from AIKEN, SC
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
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Water would not pump in, thus sprayer was not working to wash dishes.
The water inlet valve was replaced and the unit completely cleaned. Perhaps the cleaning was the most important part. The mesh screen and food chopper were slightly plugged as was the top screen below the sprayer.
Kelly from Afton, WY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Socket set
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Water leaking from inlet valve.
Removed bottom panel to find the leak. Shut off water and removed the inlet valve. Ordered and installed the new one. Turned on water and checked for leaks. Replaced bottom panel and was back in business. Have done 5 loads with no problems.
Robert from BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Water leaking from Inlet Valve
The repair was easy enough, but getting the brass pipe thread fitting tight enough not to leak was a challenge due to the part being difficult to hold. I needed to use three layers of Teflon tape and a vise. I had to do the job twice to get the fitting tight enough.
Steve from BOULDER, CO
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
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Door pops open when first starting.
Replaced the water inlet valve:
Turn off the water.
If your washed is hard wired, turn off the breaker. If plugged into an outlet, unplug it. When the water line is disconnected there will be a little water from the hose. Not good to get eater in any connectors.
Remove the door covering using the star d
... Read morerive. The only way to get to the valve. To remove the door covering: Open the door and remove the side screws and the two at the top on either side of the door latch. You will need to set the door on something so that it is not in the way of access to under the washer. Be careful that you don't pull the wire tape and break the connector.
Remove the the base plate and other plate with the insulation using a 1/4 inch socket or nut driver.
I removed the valve from the mounting. Remove the mounting screw ( 1/4 nut driver or socket ). You can position the valve to make it easier to disconnect the supply line and pull the discharge hose off of the fitting and remove the wire connector.
In my case, the water line was soft copper screwed into a brass fitting, and over the last 17 years the nut had seized to the 90 degree fitting. Made me say bad things trying to break it loose while trying to fit my hands and wrenches under the washer.
This is important!! Make sure to note the angle of the 90 degree fitting that the water line fits into. If your water line is plastic tubing you will be able to move it around to align it to the fitting but if your water line is copper, the 90 degree fitting must be perfectly aligned or the nut will not start and you will say bad things trying to get it to work.
Slide the hose clamp up the discharge hose a couple of inches, using the plyers to squeeze the end of the clamp to open it. Remove the hose by twisting it back and forth until it moves then pull it off of the fitting.
Remove the valve and remove the 90 degree fitting positioning it in the new valve exactly as it was in the old valve. I have a bench mounted vice that made it easier tighten the Teflon tape coated threads to the right position.
Install the discharge hose and make sure the clamp is near the bottom of the hose to provide a good seal below the bulge in the fitting. Connect the the wire plug and water line, install the valve into the mounting slots and install the mounting screw.
Turn the water on and check for leaks.
Install the base plates and secure with the two 1/4" screws.
Install the door by cocking the bottom in and the top out to let the bottom fit into the bracket. Hold the door square with the washer and install the screws to keep the door square.
Run the machine and keep your fingers crossed.
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Charles from GREEN VALLEY, AZ
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench set
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Dishwasher was making an unusual noise when trying to fill with water (it was not filling). The dishes were not clean. I was able to pinpoint the inlet valve because I manually filled it with water and it ran fine.
Turn off water. Turn off power. (I did not turn electricity off for this repair but you should to be 100% safe)Remove baseplate. Unscrew Cooper water pipe from the part you are replacing (Have towels under to catch water). Unscrew anchor screw (need nut driver for this). Slide part to right to release the metal latches holding the part to
... Read more the dishwasher. Remove electrical plug by squeezing little plastic tab and pulling wires gently to pull plug out of the part. Release clamp holding drain hose to the part and slide it down the hose. Remove hose. Now put the new part on in reverse of these instructions.
Replaced inlet valve. The video explained how to do the replacement, but the demo dishwasher was out of the cabinet and on its side. In actuality, the valve can be replaced with the appliance in place by removing the panel at the bottom, but the space is very limited. The connection of the water line is the only hard part, and should b
... Read moree done before the valve is mounted in place. There is not enough space to turn an adjustable wrench with the valve mounted, and no open-end wrench in my metric or US sets would work on the copper fitting. BTW, I am 88 yrs old.
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Charles from CORP CHRISTI, TX
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
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The water inlet valve was dripping water on my hardwood flooring.
Because I didn't discover the leak until the ruined my flooring it was necessary to pull the dishwasher and replace 5-6 pieces the flooring.
Once the flooring was replaced it was very easy to follow the u-tube directions from your website to replace the valve. It took the handtools you recommended and about 30 mins.
... Read more/>Everything is working as it should. I feel I saved myself a couple of hundred of dollars by doing it myself. Thank you for your expert help.
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Clarence from BREMERTON, WA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Leaking Dishwasher
Simple repair. Saved me hundreds
Alfred from Virginia Beach, VA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
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David
October 6, 2017
Should i repair a 10 year old plus kitchen aid dishwasher. Will not pump water, heard the washer stop pumping while in use first started. Like water not getting to pump
For model number KUD1021RBT3
Hi David,
Thank you for your inquiry. You can still repair a 10 year old dishwasher. There are some parts that you will need to check to see which one is causing the issue. You will need to check the drain pump, the sump pump check valve, the chopper assembly, the drain hose, the water inlet valve, the float switch and the bimetal fuse. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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G
December 4, 2017
Water is leaking from the bottom front left side.
For model number KUDP02CRBS4
Hi G,
Thank you for your question. If water is leaking from the dishwasher, there are some parts that you will need to check to see which one is causing the issue. You will need to check the water inlet valve, the door seal, the seal, the air inlet and the float switch. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Rachel
June 10, 2019
Our dishwasher is leaking. It is filling with clean water when it is not on. We disconnected the power supply and it is no longer filling with water. Which part(s) need(s) to be replaced?
For model number Kenmore 665.17032403
Hello Rachel, thank you for your question. It sounds like the water valve is sticking in the open position. We would recommend replacing the water valve first. I hope this helps!
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Robert
February 1, 2018
Our dishwasher is leaking into the tub. When it has finished a cycle and sits for a while, open the door and the bottom has clean water sitting in it. Is the water inlet valve letting a little water in when it isn’t running?
For model number GU2200XTSS3
Hello Robert, thank you for your questions. Yes, I would recommend replacing the water valve for that appliance. It sounds like water is slowly leaking into the unit, and the water to the unit is supplied by the water valve. I hope this helps!
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Gerry
July 11, 2019
On the fill drain and overfill parts diagram, what is part # 10? Does this component control the amount of water that is filled? If there is an insufficient amount of water in the tub to operate the middle and upper spray bars, could this component be the issue or is it the inlet valve? I am also seeing a water leak from component 10
For model number 665.13853K602
Hello Gerry, Thank you for the question. #10 is the Float Switch Kit, PartSelect Number PS557009. Water that fills your dishwasher lifts the float, and when it reaches a certain level, the float acts as a trigger for the float switch. The float triggers the switch to shut off, thereby shutting off the flow of water into the dishwasher. I would suggest having this replaced if the appliance is not filling properly. Hope this helps!
My dishwasher is leaking. The water is coming from the bottom part of the door. I have already replaced the door gasket. I removed the wood panel and i see the water coming from both sides. The bolts holding the air inlet were with traces of water so i sealed them, as well as the air inlet in contact with the metal panel, but it's still leaking!!!. i can send pictures with the exact location of the leakage.thanks.
For model number KUDT03FTPA3
Hi Jose,
Thank you for your question. We would suggest taking a look at your float switch and your water inlet valve next. It could be that there is too much water getting pushed up into your appliance and perhaps that is why it is leaking. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Nadine
December 18, 2018
Can’t find a replacement “check valve” for hose when water being pumped out of dishwasher. Dishwasher started not draining, but you could click on the “cancel/drain” feature and empty tub. Now, nothing drains. Was told to view and replace this inline plastic “sensor” which was referred to as a “check valve”, but have been unable to find this part for my Kenmore elite dishwasher model:66513153k701. Thought it might be included in drain hose, but not certain from photos and Kenmore website does not show this part on schematics (at least that i could see); is it possible this is part of the “dishwasher water inlet valve” rather than an inline part in the drain hose? Thanks much
For model number 66513153K701
Hi Nadine,
Thank you for your question. There is a check valve that is sold with the drain hose. The part number listed under your model number for the drain hose is PS11756139. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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James
April 16, 2018
Thank you for the excellent video. My dishwasher had a bad inlet valve that is now replaced in full working order. Your help was invaluable. Jmk
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Thank you for you contacting us and letting us know how your repair went. We are happy to hear that your were able to use our resources to help you with the repair. If you need any assistance from us in the future, please let us know, we are always happy to assist you. Thank you and have a great day!
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Mark
November 1, 2017
I put my dishwasher in test mode and water starts to fill the tub at beginning of test cycle, when I take it out of test mode and go to wash a load in wash cycle the water does not dispense into the tub at all, green light then flashes and washer shuts down. This is a Kenmore elite high efficiency dishwasher, would this be a inlet valve problem? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thank you.
For model number 665.13152K701
Hi mark, Thank you for the question. It would be caused by the valve or the control board. I suggest checking the resistance in the water inlet valve with an Multi Meter.Hope this helps!
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Don
January 22, 2018
Fills with water and will not shut off completely. Washer over fills and i have water all over the floor. What parts should be replaced? Thank you.
For model number GU2700XTSB1
Hello Don, Thank you for your inquiry. We would recommend checking the following parts to fix your issue: water inlet valve, float or water level switch, and the control board. Hope this helps!
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