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RCA Washer not filling properly
An RCA washer not filling properly may have a failed lid switch assembly, water inlet valve, or control board. If the water inlet valve has power and tests normally, check whether the tub spins during the spin cycle, then test the lid switch for continuity with a multimeter. Replace the lid switch assembly if it fails. Next, check the water inlet valve for adequate pressure and clogged inlet screens. A defective valve can make the washer fill slowly or leave the washing machine not filling with water at all. If the valve does not receive voltage during the fill cycle, inspect the control board and wiring for burned or shorted components. Low household water pressure can also cause a washer fills slowly problem, so compare flow at a nearby faucet. A faulty temperature switch may allow only hot or cold water to enter. Finally, make sure both hot and cold water supply valves are fully open. Enter your RCA washer model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific machine and confirm fit before ordering.
01 - RCA Washing Machine Water Inlet Valve
The water inlet valve opens to allow water to enter the washing machine. If the water inlet valve is defective, the wash may fill slowly or not fill at all. The water inlet valve requires sufficient water pressure to function properly. First, check the water pressure to determine that it is adequate. If the water pressure is adequate, try cleaning the screens inside the water inlet valve hose connection ports. If the washer still fills slowly, replace the water inlet valve.
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02 - RCA Washing Machine Lid Switch Assembly
If you've confirmed the water inlet valve is receiving power and is functioning normally, you should determine if the washer tub is spinning during the spin cycle. If not, the lid switch assembly could be defective and responsible for the tub not filling as expected. To determine if the lid switch assembly is defective, use a multimeter to test the lid switch for continuity. If the lid switch does not have continuity, replace it.
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03 - RCA Washing Machine Control Board
Since a washing machine control board provides voltage to nearly all of the washer's electrical components, a faulty board may not be sending power to the inlet valve to open it and allow water to fill the tub. You can inspect the board for signs of burning or a shorted-out component. You can also use a multimeter to test for incoming power to the inlet valve after reviewing the appliance's wiring diagram. If no voltage is present when the washer is in the fill cycle, it's likely the control board is defective and will need to be replaced.
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04 - Low Water Pressure from House Supply
The home water pressure might be too low. The water inlet valve requires good water pressure to function properly. You can check the water flow at the kitchen faucet to help determine if the home's water pressure is sufficient or not.
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05 - RCA Washing Machine Temperature Switch
The temperature selector switch allows power to be sent to the water inlet valve to release hot or cold water. If the temperature selector switch is faulty, the valve may only allow only one temperature of water to fill the tub. You can use a multimeter to test the switch for electrical continuity. If the switch tests negative for continuity, the part will need to be replaced.
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06 - Water Supply Valves are Closed
Confirm that both the hot and cold water supply valves are open. If the valves are closed the washer won't fill to start the wash cycle.
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07 - Water siphoning from tub
If the water is siphoning from the tub the outlet end of the drain hose is likely lower than the water level in the tub. The drain hose should terminate between 30 inches to 36 inches (77 centimeters to 92 centimeters) above the floor, depending on the model, in a standpipe or laundry tub. If the drain hose is sealed at the top of the standpipe or excess hose is pushed too far down into the pipe, siphoning can also occur.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my RCA washer not filling with water?
Why does my RCA washer fill slowly?
Why does my RCA washer have no water even though the inlet valve is getting power?
Why is my RCA washer filling with only hot or only cold water?
How do I find the correct RCA washer water inlet valve or lid switch?