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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG Front Load Washer Water Inlet Valve Replacement #5220FR2008F
LG Front Load Washer Water Inlet Valve Replacement #5220FR2008F
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$123.85Estimated Savings
$112.5002:53
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a LG front-loading washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the water inlet valve are when the washer fills slowly, is making loud noise, is overflowing, or stops mid-cycle.
All of the information for this water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
Tools needed: screwdriver, wrench
All of the information for this water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
Tools needed: screwdriver, wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning and turn off the hot and cold water supply valves.
2
Your first step is to remove the hoses from the inlet valve.
3
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Next, remove the screws at the rear of the main top.
5
Now, slide the main top back approximately one inch, then lift up to remove.
6
Note the orientation of the solenoid wires attached to the old inlet valve and disconnect them.
7
Use pliers to release the clamps securing the four hoses.
8
Note the locations of the hoses and pull them off.
9
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
10
Next, remove the mounting screws securing the valve and pull the old valve out.
11
Install the new water inlet valve by positioning it in the mounting bracket and securing the screws.
12
Reattach the hoses to the appropriate ports and secure them with the clamps.
13
Connect the solenoid wires.
14
Align the main top and slide it forward into place.
15
Secure the screws at the rear and reattach the hoses to the new inlet valve.
16
Turn the water supply back on and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a LG front-loading washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the water inlet valve are when the washer fills slowly, is making loud noise, is overflowing, or stops mid-cycle.
All of the information for this water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
Tools needed: screwdriver, wrench
All of the information for this water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
Tools needed: screwdriver, wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning and turn off the hot and cold water supply valves.
2
Your first step is to remove the hoses from the inlet valve.
3
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Next, remove the screws at the rear of the main top.
5
Now, slide the main top back approximately one inch, then lift up to remove.
6
Note the orientation of the solenoid wires attached to the old inlet valve and disconnect them.
7
Use pliers to release the clamps securing the four hoses.
8
Note the locations of the hoses and pull them off.
9
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
10
Next, remove the mounting screws securing the valve and pull the old valve out.
11
Install the new water inlet valve by positioning it in the mounting bracket and securing the screws.
12
Reattach the hoses to the appropriate ports and secure them with the clamps.
13
Connect the solenoid wires.
14
Align the main top and slide it forward into place.
15
Secure the screws at the rear and reattach the hoses to the new inlet valve.
16
Turn the water supply back on and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Water Inlet Valve
$123.85
Total$0.00
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