Cathy for Model Number GHW9400PL0 My washer and dryer are on a partially walled, partially screened porch in central Texas, up against the wall of the house. We get a handful of freezing temperatures every winter, so I insulate between the w/d and the wall of the house (plastered, with lots of earthen mass). That has worked fine for 16 years, but last year's winter storm got us down to -1°F, stayed below freezing for over a week, and the inlet valve stopped working. Fair enough, that was asking a lot. I replaced it, but the replacement part broke after only 11 months, and a much lighter freeze (just overnight, around 23°F, which happens every year and hasn't been a problem before). No other hoses or valves had freeze damage, and I don't see any visible cracking on the inlet valve; will freezing temperatures damage the solenoids? Are aftermarket parts just not as robust? (PS: I greatly appreciate your parts, and your very helpful videos; who knew I could do this myself?!! And yes, I'm looking at ways to better winterize the porch :-) )
Answer Cathy, if the washer valve reached temperatures lower than 33°F, it is very likely that water froze in the valve and damaged the valve WP8181694. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Sunday, January 9, 2022