Customer Questions and Answers for Water Inlet Valve Assembly by Lg

This water inlet valve assembly controls the flow of water from the household supply into the appliance during each fill. Replacing a sticking or leaking valve restores proper filling and helps prevent slow-filling, overfilling, or drip-into-tub issues. Also called a fill valve. What it does:

• Opens and closes to allow the correct amount of water into the appliance during the cycle
• Shuts off water flow at the proper time to prevent overfilling
• Helps ensure consistent fill rate for reliable cycle starts
• Common symptoms may include no fill, slow fill, water continuing to enter when off, or fill-related error codes (e.g., IE)

• One water inlet valve assembly

• Disconnect power and shut off the water supply before servicing
• Place a towel to catch residual water; relieve line pressure before removing hoses
• Label and transfer hoses and wire connectors to the new valve in the same positions
• After installation, turn water back on, check for leaks, and run a test fill