Customer Questions and Answers for Water Inlet Valve Assembly (Washer) by Lg

This water inlet valve assembly regulates the flow of water into your washer during the fill and rinse cycle. Replacing a sticking or leaking valve restores proper filling and helps prevent drips when the washer is off. What it does:

• Controls and directs incoming water into the washer as signaled by the control
• Opens and closes to reach target fill levels, then shuts off water flow
• Symptoms include: washer won't fill or fills very slowly
• Symptoms include: water keeps running or drips into the tub when the washer is off
• Symptoms include: leaks from the valve body or hose connections at the back of the washer

• One water inlet valve assembly

• Unplug the washer and shut off both water supplies before starting
• Keep a towel or tray handy and relieve line pressure before removing hoses
• Move hoses and wire connectors to the new valve one at a time to avoid mix-ups
• Turn water back on, check all connections for leaks, then run a test fill