Gerlinde T Pahoa , HI November 19, 2016 Appliance: Maytag Washer MVWX500XW0 Maytag Washer Mvwx500xw0: Water inlet valve clogged from algae. How to replace Cold Water Inlet Valve. Remove the two valves at back of washer, only 4 screws, remove the electrical clamps, replace with valves, easy, 20 minutes to fix, and a woman did it, saved $320.00, yahoo 11 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes