The Water Valve is an OEM part for Frigidaire washing machines. This part controls the entry of water into the washer during the wash and rinse cycles.
Common causes of a bad valve include mineral deposits from hard water, electrical issues, or general wear and tear over time.
Symptoms of a bad washer water valve include:
- Washer not filling with water
- Slow water fill rate
- Leaking water from the valve area
- Inconsistent water temperature
This OEM Frigidaire part is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
E11 error code which slowly became worse and then would not reset James K. • Newport News , VA • March 02, 2026
After trying several things, I ordered the pressure sensor and water valve as they seem like likely culprits of the problem. I first changed the pressure sensor and the washer worked fine for three loads sat overnight and then e11 the next morning. I changed the water valve that day and the washer seems to be working fine now. This is on Electrolux front load washer. One extra thing I did when I swapped out these parts was they use a Shop-Vac to suck out the drain line. Not sure if this had an...
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