How to Troubleshoot & Replace Lg AP4442608 / 5221ER1003A Washer Water Inlet Valve Assembly

Purchased both cold / hot water inlet valves, as well as new drain pump motor. Since I knew I was going to be doing a few different things and wanted to make sure all the clamps went back on well on the fittings, AND had to retrieve a cheap broken utility brush that went through the filter trap and into the main hose that connects to the basket for dischage, i knew I was going to have to dissasemble a few areas. I followed the long method and removed the front frame of the washer. I have done this once before to replace seal. It took me about 3 hours to get that seal back on the first time. The second time it took 1 try and about 3-5 minutes when finally reassembling everything. The pump was easy enough to replace, but i have the mini washer pedestal from LG , and the though of 16 screws ( 4 each side) as well as the weight. without a helper, made it apparent real quick i was taking the long route to replace the pump vs going in from the bottom of the unit. So my order of repair was pull the broken brush head out , remove the pump plate. I took both the drain pump on left and the other pump on the right apart to clean and inspect. There was no resistance on the pump on the left. The unit was 8 years old so i thought while i had it apart this was best steps. While I wasn't sure which inlet valve was making the machine sound like screams from space mountain, i was sure I didnt want it in my life anymore. At 8 years age, It could have been either the hot or the cold. I just decided to replace both, and both are probably still good. After running a clean cycle all the vibrations had gone away, and the fill sounded normal. However with a clean cycle it still remained with that screeching whistling sound. As it turns out its my hot water valve on the wall ( requiring a plumber to replace) I was able to mitigate by tamping off the pressure a bit on the valve just a hair below half open. The washer sounds better than it ever has. Anyways. These three parts fixed me up hopefully for a few more years of life out of these laundry units. Code OE was the only code experienced. I am not extremely mechanically inclined, but i was very careful and took a lot of photos of where the wires came from and where they went back. The most difficult part was replacing the cold water valve. with 3 small clamps and water lines. I went with APP because the parts were available for next day delivery. giving me a weekend project on Thursday evening. I am slow and from start to finish the job took me about 10 hours. I cannot imaging going up from the bottom for that duration of time and not fearing the unit falling on my head for some stupid reason. In from the front, nice and easy and slow. The disadvantage is you cannot see the leaks this way if present. Thankfully , that was not an issue, as you have to re-attach the front facia and seal to even test the unit and latch the door. Other repairs that APP has assisted me with is a drain pump circulation pump for a dishwasher and a broken smooth top for a range. They are always great and almost always have the parts you need in stock for delivery! 

This problem occurred before also a few years ago. I spent hundreds having a repairman come and fix it. This time around $$$ is extremely tight so i googled the problem and your website came up. I even saw that you had a video on how to replace the parts. I am a handyman and the job looked easy enough. The parts were ONE/FIFTH of the $$$ i paid last time around so i ordered them, got them in TWO DAYS ....no expedited shipping and installed them as per your video. THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!! washer works like a charm and i don't have a huge bill to pay !!! Normally i do not write these testimonies, but this one was worth doing !!! 

Thank goodness we removed the top on the washing machine and saw that the water inlet valves were coroded with mineral deposits and leaking water. We looked up the problem and found the video on Appliance Parts Pros on how to replace the water inlet valves! They made the repair easy for us to handle and we ordered the parts. The parts were installed and the machine put back together in 15 minutes! The hot water valve had been making a loud squealing sound! All is quiet and dry thanks to Appliance Parts Pros! I would recommend paying for faster shipping if you need your parts in a hurry! Otherwise it may take 3. Business days to receive them! 

I first checked for blockage in the drain hose. There was some significant buildup but not a complete blockage of the hose. I did remove the drain hoses and connector manifold and thoroughly cleaned these parts. I then ordered the drain pump and both hot and cold inlet valves from appliancepartspro.com. I received the parts the next day and installed them. Washer is back up and running normally with a fast water fill and fast drain! I also replaced the hot/cold washer hoses which connect the washer to the hookups. After disassembling the old inlet valves, I found the rubber manifolds (inside the solenoid) to be completely deteriorated. While I had no water leak, I do feel like the inlet valves were at the end of their useful life and the deterioration was causing my slow water fills. The wash cycle times are much faster than before which is a result of the normal fill and drain times I now have again. This washer is 11 years old (WM2277HW). 

Only Cold water was leaking, but ordered both Cold and Hot Water valves on principle. Installation easy. However, if it is your first time, tape or otherwise mark each hose and wire harness before you disconnect them so that you connect them back to the right spot. This year the hoses were a little stuck to nipple and I had to twist them a bit to free them. 

Replaced control board, cold water solenoid valve and door to tub seal. Youtube has all of the how to videos to make these repairs. The solenoid had an obvious internal leak which probably damaged the control board. The door seal had a tiny leak so I replaced it as well. The seal was the hardest part to replace because I did not have a spring expander tool to replace the spring loaded wire clamps. Having the spring expansion tool would make that job much easier. 

Splendide no longer manufactures the part that would fit my machine, so I took a chance to see if the LG Water Inlet Valve Assembly I found on AppliancePartsPros.com would work. Two days later, I had a working, non-leaking washing machine! 

The machine would not run a full cycle before it cut off and had the code "FE" and water was too high. The water inlet valve needed to be replaced since it was letting in too much water at time. The repair was easy. Unplug machine and turn off cold water. Remove cold water line and drain water into bucket. Remove back two braces located at the top on each end of machine This will allow you to move top cove back about one inch. Pull back top cover about 1 inch then lift off cover. Remove four screws that hold inlet valve in place near the cold line inlet valve on back of the outside of the machine. Then unplug the three wire connectors to the valve itself. They just pull off. Then using pliers grip each clamp to loosen and slid back up the hose and out of the way. Then gently wiggle each hose until it slides off the valve. Install new valve starting with the three hoses and then slide the clap back into it's original position. Then install the 3 wire connectors they just slide back on. Then install the valve into place so that the intake is back on the outside of the machine. Secure all screws to make sure it does not move. Replace cold water line to the new valve and tighten using pliers. Turn on cold water to test. If no leaks install top and then two braces to hold top into place. Plug in machine and test run a load. If it cuts off and you get the code "FE" again then the only thing left is the circuit board needs to be replaced. 

After determining the meaning of the error code, I tried the easy fixes suggested in the manual - check the filter screens in the water supply inlets, checked the water drain hose wasn't clogged. Using an online video, I removed the top panel of the washing machine. The solenoids (part of the cold and hot water inlet valve assemblies) were covered with corrosion & rust. Ordered both parts from AAP. Installation was easy - four screws, unclamp and disconnect several small hoses, and disconnect the electrical connectors to the corroded solenoids. Remove the old inlet valve assemblies. Install the new parts, reconnect hoses and electric bits, reconnect hot & cold water supply, turn on the water, plug the washer, and done. 

Swapped out part. First thought it was drain pipe rubber alien looking thing on bottom but wasn't that. Followed trail of water and it lead me to this 3 pronged contraption, it looked like a raptor claw or something. Saw it was leaking water out from top of it. Replaced it and now it works and my wife is happy with me which means I get to watch football and drink beer Sunday.