Bosch 00425458 Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve OEM Part

Using instructions I obtained over the internet, I first removed the DW's bottom cover panels so I could look inside the DW (with a flashlight) while it was running. I had to put their dishwasher through several wash cycles before I could pinpoint the location of the leak. (The water appeared to be coming from above on the left side of the DW, near the top, rear of the DW's blue "Pressure Chamber." Thinking that the problem likely lay in either a malfunctioning Pressure Chamber or in a malfunctioning Water Inlet Valve (after I had placed my parts order with APP, an APP tech informed me that the problem most likely involved a malfunctioning water inlet valve, I first decided to replace the valve, because that did not require pulling the DW out from underneath the counter (something I would have had to do to replace the Pressure Chamber). I was aided while replacing the water inlet valve by the video I found on the APP website instructing the end-user on how to replace the valve. The video was especially helpful in determining the proper connections for the wires supplying power to the valve--seeing that the solenoid on the new valve is located 90 degrees counter-clockwise from where it had been positioned on the old valve. After re-connecting everything, the DW experienced a slow water leak from both ends of the elbow-shaped brass connector that connects the Water Inlet Valve to the water supply line. I could not stop the leak with Teflon tape; however, pipe dope applied to the threads of the "male" fittings on the brass connector did the trick and stopped the leak. The DW is now working normally without any water leaks. I will hold onto the Pressure Chamber piece, in case this part malfunctions or breaks at some point in the future.

Replaced water inlet valve.

Web site helped me diagnose problem as water inlet valve not fully shutting off. Repairman quoted me 200.00 to fix, so I decided to gamble the price of the item and repair myself. Web site offered easy to follow, detailed video instructions, had the part replaced and back to working like new in less than 30 minutes.

Dishwasher made a humming sound but no water was circulating around. Searching around, I decided that it was either the inlet valve or the pump/impeller. I started with the inlet valve since it’s an easier repair. It didn’t work, no problem, now I have a spare. I then changed the pump and motor assembly. When I got the old one out, the impeller was broken along with a crack in the plastic housing. The repair took about 3 hours following along with the video. The dishwasher now works like new.

Replaced water Inlet valve. After an estimate of over $300 to repair and considering my Bosch dishwasher was 11yrs old, I decided to try the repair myself. After watching the DIY video several times it seemed like a simple fix. I am not a mechanical or technical person but it seemed pretty straight forward. After being admonished not to do it by myself, I gathered the 3 needed tools and started. The only problems I had were getting the new valve placed in correctly, and I had to let my husband help when I needed a little extra muscle. It's now working beautifully and I am quite happy.