Ed B Carthage , TX February 11, 2017 Appliance: Maytag Top Loading Washer LAT9706AAE Maytag Washer Lat9706aae: Water valve was leaking water in the clothes washer. How to replace Washer Water Inlet Valve. I pulled the old valve and replaced it with the new one. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes