Larry B Allendale , IL October 16, 2021 Appliance: Maytag Top Loading Washer LAT9334AAE Maytag Washer Lat9334aae: Water inlet valve. How to replace Washer Water Inlet Valve. Replaced Water inlet valve. Old inlet valve internal filter was full of rust/debris obstructing water flow to a trickle. The washing machine is 26 years old so I decided to replace the valve instead of trying to clean the internal filter. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes