Kara July 02, 2013 for Model Number Whirlpool GHW9100LW1 I have a whirlpool frontloader. It's slowly filling with cold water. Looks like a bad solenoid and this looks like the part I probably need, but I wanted to send the model number and make sure. What do you think?
1 Answer Hello Kara. Based on the information you provided, you will need to replace the water valve WP8181694 on the unit. Read More...
Gin April 22, 2013 for Model Number KHWS01PMT1 My kitchenaid frontloading washer makes a very loud noise and the drum looks like a wobbly tire when spinning as if it has come loose from the back of the machine. It also keeps filling with water when not in use. I have had two different companies to quote on fixing the problem but both of them have not been faced with front loaders before and don't know how to rectify the problem. Does my machine need a new basket and inlet valve? Please help!
1 Answer Gin, For the issue of the water continuing to enter the unit once full would be a bad inlet valve. If the inner tub has up and down movement then the spinner support may have broken its weld or the tub bearings on the outer tub have gone bad. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Tym. If you can stop the water from entering the machine by turning off the timer or unplugging the unit, you will need to look for a bad pressure hose or replace the pressure switch. If the only way to shut off the water is at the shut off for the water hoses, you will need to replace the water valve in the unit. Read More...
Gerhardt J. March 27, 2013 for Model Number GHW9150PW0 Whirlpool front load washer Washer is not filling with cold water but only hot, so no cold cycle or mixed cycles. Was told most likely the solenoid or intake valve. Was also told that intake valve and solenoid are same on this model. Have found no solenoid part so is this true?
1 Answer Hello Gerhardt. Yes, WP8181694 is the water valve, and is also know as the solenoid valve. Read More...
John M February 11, 2013 for Model Number GHW9150PW0 The tub continues to fill slowly after a load of wash is done. It's as if the inlet valve is not shutting completely. Is there a filter that needs to be cleaned that could be causing this?
1 Answer Hello John. Based on the information you provided, the water valve is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Kris February 07, 2013 for Model Number Whirlpool GHW9400PLO I am having difficulty removing the wiring from the intake valve, that is, pulling it out. Am I not pulling hard enough or is there a technique? I just do not want to damage anything. Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Chris, With power off if you take a pair of needle nose pliers and get between the harness and the valve on the terminal and twist needle nose pliers outward, this should allow the harness to release. Read More...
Kren January 27, 2013 for Model Number KAWS850LQ My Kitchenaid washer suddenly will not let water in on cold. It did this once before and we cleaned the filter going into valve and it started back working. This time it will not work. It flows thru fine on the hot or warm position, of course I am only getting hot water on warm. Any ideas?
1 Answer Hello Kren. If the screens are clear, you will need to order and replace the water valve on the unit. Read More...
Vapor December 23, 2012 for Model Number #GWH9200LW Whirlpool Duet HT Just replaced the inlet valve after it would get stuck at 24, 17, and 9 minutes and flashed code FH. The Hot side solenoid seems to be overheating - too hot to touch, and it sounds like there is a constant electrical pull. After replacing the inlet valve, it is doing the exact same thing. Not sure where to go from here. I know I replaced the wires exactly the same as well. Thanks!
1 Answer Hello Vapor, The FH error code indicates there is no water to the unit. Things that you want to check are as follows: Potential Causes If there is no water in the unit: —Make sure that both valves at the water source(s) are turned on all the way. —Check for plugged or kinked inlet hoses or plugged screens in the inlet valves. —Verify inlet valve operation. If there is water in the unit: —Verify Drain pump operation. —Verify that the Pressure Switch Hose is in good condition and properly connected to Tub and Pressure switch. Verify there is not a siphon problem. Verify wire harness connections to; Inlet Valves, Pressure Switch, Drain Pump, Flow Meter, and Central Control Unit (CCU). Check all hoses for possible leaks. Verify pressure switch operation. Verify flow meter operation. Verify CCU operation. Read More...
Chris R. November 20, 2012 for Model Number GHW9150PW1 I start my whilpool duet front load washer, starts filling with water for about a minute then throws error code F/H. I have checked inlet valve for operation and it does pump water.
1 Answer Hello Chris, Check to make sure that the screens on the valve are not clogged. Verify that the drain pump is not clogged and is operational. Check pressure hose to make sure it is not kinked or clogged. Check all connections to the inlet valves, pressure switch drain pump, flow meter and CCU. It could be a bad pressure switch or flow meter. You can test pressure switch between pins 21 to 22 on empty for 0 ohms. Read More...
Doug September 18, 2012 for Model Number Whirlpool Duet Sport ht Cycle won't start. Show error code F-. The drain/spin cycle will work. I checked hoses for kinks and inlet valve screens are clean. Seems like it could be the water fill valve. What's your thoughts.
1 Answer Hello Doug. If there is power coming to the inlet valve and no water comes out, replace the inlet valve WP8181694 on the unit. Read More...