How (and WHY) to replace water inlet valve Amana washing machine

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  • Опубликовано: 16 дек 2024

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  • @ni5840
    @ni5840 Год назад +8

    Bought my new home and it came with this dryer . For some reason the water would not fill . It would start a bit then stop. I was literally going to go buy a whole now washer. Something told me to come to RUclips and I stumbled upon your video . I followed what you did step by step . I purchased the new valve from Amazon . Now my washer is working . I’m just lost for words . I am not handy ATALL Lol . But following you I was able to fix the washer. . I am so grateful for this video . I can’t thank you enough . As a single mom of 4 , you saved me so much money . Thank you so much . !!! I could cry tears of joy right now . 😢❤

  • @jeremeybrown9716
    @jeremeybrown9716 Год назад +10

    I Just fixed my Amana washer after watching this video. Less than five minutes to fix. Thank you.

  • @Bstahls
    @Bstahls 9 дней назад

    The perfect DIY video. Simple, straight to the point, and no fancy editing fluff. Thank you for your video and saving me money!

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  9 дней назад

      @@Bstahls glad it helped!

  • @LD-yg6bw
    @LD-yg6bw Год назад +8

    Our Amana washing machine only worked on the cold cycle. The hot cycle would fill up very slowly, then drain and stop. Replacing the inlet valve fixed the problem. Thank you! This worked great and your step by step instructions were perfect.

  • @Mister...H
    @Mister...H 4 года назад +40

    Your video helped and saved money possible for thousands of other people. My washer is only 4 years old, but hard water. It took me 30 mins and one broken clip, but all is good

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  4 года назад +4

      Awesome! I'm glad it helped.

    • @josephappice
      @josephappice Год назад

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      @josephappice Год назад

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  • @b_g89
    @b_g89 Год назад +11

    4 years later and you've been a huge help, much appreciated man

  • @bryanlowe2253
    @bryanlowe2253 10 месяцев назад +2

    bro you are so awesome, thank you for this. the part was $27 on amazon and took 15 minutes to replace. worked perfectly! this saved me from having to buy a new washer, and this one is only 4 years old. thanks again!

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  10 месяцев назад +1

      Glad it helped!

  • @redredhead77
    @redredhead77 Год назад +8

    I cannot THANK YOU enough! I have the EXACT SAME washer as you do, and the exact same problem lol.
    I will be ordering the part later today and then coming back to your video to help me install it. Thanks a ton for the clear, easy step by step instructions that’ll save me from having to buy another washing machine!
    You’re a life saver!

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  Год назад

      Glad it helped!

    • @Tylergarciag4b
      @Tylergarciag4b Год назад

      would you mind sharing the link to the specific part? Did you get it on Amazon?

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  Год назад

      @@Tylergarciag4b I don't have the exact link but you can put your model # here www.repairclinic.com and you should be able to find the part pretty easily.

  • @karenmielke4842
    @karenmielke4842 Год назад +8

    Thank you so much for making this video! I was able to fix my washer all by myself using your instructions!

  • @scottkendall5655
    @scottkendall5655 2 года назад +2

    Kept meaning to get back to make this comment. A few months ago (April '22), our washer stopped working. My son suggested this fix and we found your video....almost the exact same unit (different name). Went over to amazon, $42 dollars with tax for the part, popped it in and all is right with the world. Thanks for the helpful video. We had almost bought an entire new washer, we saved hundreds.

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  2 года назад

      Glad it helped ya!

    • @MarioV256
      @MarioV256 Год назад

      What the part name or number?

    • @scottkendall5655
      @scottkendall5655 Год назад

      @@MarioV256 it's called a flux capacitor, the part number is BR-549.😆

    • @MarioV256
      @MarioV256 Год назад +1

      @@scottkendall5655 what a knee slapper

    • @nduncan79
      @nduncan79 8 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for sending me to Amazon. I greatly appreciate it. I got my part.

  • @gwenqueen11
    @gwenqueen11 Год назад +1

    It does that on both the hot and cold. I knew it had to be the water intake valve, but your video showed me that I'm right. I will be ordering the part, and now I know how to install it. Thank you so much. Hopefully, by the time I have the cast off my left hand, my part will be here. Just to let you know I'm a 66 yr old great grandmother that fixes everything

  • @SAINT_GENESIS
    @SAINT_GENESIS 3 года назад +14

    Thank you! This is a million times more helpful than anything in the Amana owners manual, website, or the Amana RUclips! I've been trying bro sort through the bullshit for 2 days now and finally came up on your video

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  3 года назад +3

      I'm glad it helped you!

  • @barbara9155
    @barbara9155 Год назад +3

    I just repaired my washer thanks to this video. Bravo!

    • @barbara9155
      @barbara9155 Год назад

      I wash extremely happy to have hot water to the washer after not having it for so long. Now, for some reason, I am not getting hot water again. :{

  • @diannagregory6563
    @diannagregory6563 2 месяца назад

    As a 70 year old female, I just fixed mine watching your video!! thank you so much...I am following you! My husband is stunned I did it all myself from moving the washer out and back in to finding the right tools...although I could not find a putty knife to pop the top off, I found a butter knife worked fine...would have been nice to know those were springs in the front of the control panel and they just needed to be pushed in a little...once I figured that out, it was easy sailing!!

  • @sumoneelse4341
    @sumoneelse4341 Год назад +4

    If you have rusty water, you can try cleaning the inlet valves out and reinstalling. I use lysol black toilet bowl cleaner get it inside and on the outside hookups (where the hoses hook to) rinse it all out, make sure the solenoid things are dry, and put it back in. I have to pull ours and clean it every couple months (it between then i have to switch hose sides) because it's completely orange and water flow is blocked.
    I so so so appreciate this video, because I was looking all over youtube and having a heck of a time. Your video was the clearest, easy to follow, just thank you so much! ❤️ I just had to pull it up again last night because I couldn't remember how to take the top part off, and then ended up cheating and using Allen key torx bits to get those screws off without taking the top panel off. It was a pain tho. Much easier doing it your way, I was being lazy. Lol

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  Год назад +2

      Glad the video helped ya! Maybe you can look into getting a filter to take care of that rust problem. Then ur just changing a filter instead of taking your washer apart every few months?

    • @sumoneelse4341
      @sumoneelse4341 Год назад

      @KyleMerl absolutely! It would save the showerhead and faucets as well. It's been on my husband's to do list for a while now...🤣
      I draw the line at learning plumbing, so that's one thing I can't do, fighting with the washer I can, so that's what happens. One day he'll get to it, there's no need to remind him every 6 months right?! 😁
      Thanks for replying so kindly, that was my first youtube comment! Just wanted you to know you're appreciated! Thank you.

  • @TylerNicholasBrown
    @TylerNicholasBrown Год назад +1

    Just switched this in my Amanda washer thanks to your vid! It solved the problem and now the washer is working again, thank you!

  • @elmerdelago
    @elmerdelago 2 года назад +1

    Greetings.. wanted to chime in and say thank you for making this video. Moms called me and said her cold water wasn’t working. I automatically went on RUclips and found this clip. Ordered the part,slapped it in and voilà, it stared working again! Many thanks.

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  2 года назад

      Glad it helped ya!

  • @jeanag.5571
    @jeanag.5571 Месяц назад

    Thank you so much for this easy to follow video. The part cost about twenty bucks and it took about twenty minutes to fix my washer. Thanks again!

  • @lennycusumano3266
    @lennycusumano3266 Год назад +4

    Had the exact same problem - hot water would fill washer but not cold. Replaced water intake valve, followed instructions, and voila - fixed 😊

  • @trishnoel2123
    @trishnoel2123 9 месяцев назад

    The simplicity of your video was overall what assisted me in replacing this part. Also it was exactly what I needed. As a female...I appreciate how you put this video together. Easy to follow.

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  9 месяцев назад

      Glad it helped!

  • @MoneGetsIt
    @MoneGetsIt Месяц назад

    Thank you for the video. I watched it, went to Amazon and got the part for around 20 bucks. I was able to install it in way less than an hour and the washer works great. Thanks again!

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  Месяц назад

      @@MoneGetsIt glad it helped!

  • @whitegator84
    @whitegator84 2 года назад +2

    BROTHA!!!! I sensed to have the same problem you described, and bought the part and followed your easy clear instructions....it works! You just saved the day and saved me $$$. Thank you sir!!!

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  2 года назад

      Glad the video helped!

  • @nsu300zx
    @nsu300zx Год назад +1

    Thanks. Saved me 400 bucks!

  • @awcraig37
    @awcraig37 Год назад +1

    Thanks so much for this video. Saved me about $250 repair bill or $700 for a new washer!

  • @jeffking4102
    @jeffking4102 Год назад +1

    Thanks for this video! I was bracing myself to have to buy a new washer and hoping Black Friday sales would be kind, but after watching your video, I realized I could fix the problem with a $25 part and half an hour. Now my washer runs good as new!

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  Год назад +1

      Glad it helped! Hopefully now you can get something more exciting for Black Friday 😉

    • @jeffking4102
      @jeffking4102 Год назад

      😂

  • @jessicachagoya1513
    @jessicachagoya1513 Год назад +1

    Thank you sir! You saved me from having to buy a new washer!!!! You're awesome!

  • @mrmatt7210
    @mrmatt7210 Год назад +1

    I wished to thank you for taking the time to make this video.
    You save me a alot of trouble and expense.

  • @battsjoe
    @battsjoe 11 месяцев назад +2

    So glad I found this video. Thank you

  • @TomoyoTatar
    @TomoyoTatar 2 года назад +1

    Thanks man! I'm just a young person helping my old parents survive this crappy world. I didnt know how to do this and didnt want to buy a new washer! You saved my life and my washer!

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  2 года назад +1

      Thats a good thing you're doing helping your parents. Glad my video could help

  • @Dee_Shakur
    @Dee_Shakur Год назад +1

    Kyle thank you ! I felt like Bob the builder but I did it !! 😭😭😭😭

  • @BriIsBetterThan
    @BriIsBetterThan Месяц назад

    Thank you! I really didn’t want to call someone to fix it when I can do it myself! Thanks a MILLION!

  • @semper_reformanda_1646
    @semper_reformanda_1646 Год назад +1

    Thanks for posting this! Ours has the same issue with cold water. You never know when you post something if others will see it. I saw it!

  • @lalotime
    @lalotime 4 месяца назад +3

    You made it very simple. You gave us a clear picture of what you were doing. Thank you kindly

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  4 месяца назад

      Glad it helped!

  • @shandhawoodard1211
    @shandhawoodard1211 Год назад +2

    Thank you a million times over! I so, so appreciate this video.

  • @donnaevans6138
    @donnaevans6138 Год назад +1

    Thank you. You are the only one who knew what I was trying to figure out. Can do this myself and saved me $ calling a repair man.

  • @ericmulcahey1
    @ericmulcahey1 2 года назад +2

    Thank you, same Amana washer. This explained how to take the top off easier. My town has hard water and only moved home for a year as the cold water crapped out.

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  2 года назад +1

      Glad it helped ya. No more broken clips for me ever since I learned that trick for taking the top off.

  • @tarasmith1335
    @tarasmith1335 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much! I was able to fix my washer using this video! Your instructions were easy to follow. I ordered the part and once it came I fixed my washer in just a few minutes. Thanks!!!

  • @edwinmorales610
    @edwinmorales610 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you so much, I follow your instructions bought a new valve replaced it and 🎉 works great. You are a $$$ saver 🙏🏼

  • @jfh2112
    @jfh2112 2 года назад +2

    Mine just quit this morning. Thanks for posting this! Looks very easy to do. In the meantime I'll just switch my hoses so I can get laundry done until the part gets here :)

  • @mikeandelisehagesfeld3918
    @mikeandelisehagesfeld3918 2 года назад +3

    Thank you! Mine was also filling... got it apart to find out what happened, but this helped figure out how to take the console off, and walked me through it.

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  2 года назад

      Glad it helped!

    • @813scratcher3
      @813scratcher3 20 дней назад

      Filling as In it wouldn’t stop filling up? Even when unplugged?

  • @cindycornelius4514
    @cindycornelius4514 3 года назад +17

    I fixed my washer all by myself! Woo-hoo! Thank you for a great video! 🤗

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  3 года назад

      Glad it helped ya

  • @lauriebauer9506
    @lauriebauer9506 2 года назад +2

    Thank you. My washer now works again. Your video was easy to follow and my new one did have different plugs so I was ready for that.

  • @flowerpt
    @flowerpt 9 месяцев назад +2

    Great, I expect I'll need to do a harness swap too when the part arrives. Glad to know it should work!

  • @darckillsadvertising1199
    @darckillsadvertising1199 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for the video man, just switched mine out it's working like new now...the cold water would screech everytime and not let in as much water as it was supposed too. very useful video good sir 👌

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  2 года назад +1

      I'm glad it helped ya!

    • @darckillsadvertising1199
      @darckillsadvertising1199 2 года назад

      @@KyleMerl oh it did, but one thing though I noticed after the job. One of the flexible metal pipes on my water heater started knocking (water hammer?) When the cold water stops flowing to the machine...I turned down the cold water abit to the machine itself and it stopped, should I be worried about it?

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  2 года назад

      advertising it'd probably be good to try to secure if you can. That's interesting. It might be a sign of other plumbing issues? Maybe a water pressure problem somewhere?

    • @darckillsadvertising1199
      @darckillsadvertising1199 2 года назад +1

      Thanks for taking the time to reply. I was thinking that could be it but everything else seems normal. Wife's been using it since I turned down the cold water abit to the washing machine and it hasn't done it anymore so I think I'm in the clear...I hope lol

  • @christiejones4304
    @christiejones4304 7 месяцев назад

    Your video was extremely helpful. I couldn’t have changed the inlet valve without your help cause I had to switch the wiring out also. Thank you.

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  7 месяцев назад

      Glad it helped!

  • @jdrawles60509
    @jdrawles60509 11 месяцев назад +2

    It's always the cold side.... Thanks for the vid!

  • @TheDouglash
    @TheDouglash 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, helped me immensely. Our Amana is pretty much like the one in the video but what is the middle plug for? A temperature sensor?

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  11 месяцев назад

      Glad it helped ya! I think the middle plug just connects the valves to the rest of the circuit board.

  • @Ho-Ho-Kun
    @Ho-Ho-Kun Год назад +1

    I did this today and it work wonders! Thank you so very much for your direction!!!!

  • @Joanne-v4d
    @Joanne-v4d 4 месяца назад +2

    Isn't you tube university the best? I am currently doing this very thing, got the valve off and tomorrow I search for a new one. I have a plumber friend!

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  4 месяца назад

      Yep. I might be at the point where I've learned more from RUclips than school. I certainly remember more of it!

  • @RandySeech-pj4ed
    @RandySeech-pj4ed Год назад +1

    Thank you for your video! Worked perfectly repaired my washer today and works great!

  • @luckyrice1578
    @luckyrice1578 4 года назад +3

    Omg, I finally found the right answer for my problem. I was so confused, on why my washer was filling up. But when I put it on the cleaning setting, it fills up

  • @Eddie-uh7tl
    @Eddie-uh7tl Год назад +1

    Hi, thanks for posting the video....I have an amana washer that has power but won't start, no water even fills. I believe this may be a possible issue, I will return to check and see if it is stuck in the sensing cycle and will definitely try this out. Great vid!

  • @deadat45
    @deadat45 2 года назад +1

    Thank you, Dude, for such an informative vid... My washer squeals so loud, but still fills with cold, so I'm gonna get my done ASAP.

  • @Barrettpawws
    @Barrettpawws 7 месяцев назад +1

    You saved me from having to buy a new washer!Thank you so much!One question mine doesn't have the center piece you clipped in on yours. Could it be a missing piece on my washer?It seems to be working fine without it.

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  7 месяцев назад +1

      Do you mean where it clips on to the inlet valve body? If so I don't think it matters. If I remember correctly, I think that is just to secure the wires.

    • @charitypotts2588
      @charitypotts2588 7 месяцев назад

      Sorry used my son's account by mistake. 😂Yes it's the center of the valve body.

  • @tonyj.podrasky5273
    @tonyj.podrasky5273 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for the excellent video!
    My wife and I replaced the unit. Everything went well. Then we did a load of laundry.
    GUESS WHUT! The new inlet system hot water solenoid is leaking - just like the old one.
    At least, when we GET ANOTHER one, we're be ready because we're well-trained! 😞

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  2 года назад

      Ugh... what a pain! I can't believe how common this problem is with these washers. Glad the video helped

  •  4 года назад +2

    Wow! Thank you. That was SUPER FAST👍Your family is so sweet😂

  • @nduncan79
    @nduncan79 8 месяцев назад

    Sir. Thank you so much for your DIY I was so nervous bc I never did anything like this before. You are a great teacher. I fixed it🎉

  • @robertserrano1123
    @robertserrano1123 2 года назад +1

    Oops!
    Thanks to your video i was able to fix my dryer. Never thought i could do it but i did. Thanks to you.

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  2 года назад

      Glad it helped ya!

  • @I1IWEBB1
    @I1IWEBB1 8 месяцев назад

    Have the same washer. I couldn’t figure out how to take the top off. I tend to get very impatient in the wrong times. Thank you sir.

  • @melvinmaldonado4963
    @melvinmaldonado4963 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for your video easy fix I found the problem in less 2 minutes also thank you for the link to buy parts

  • @nancyremer730
    @nancyremer730 2 года назад +1

    Very helpful. I was able to change this part myself with Very little effort. Thanks

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  2 года назад +1

      Glad it helped!

  • @monicamm7779ify
    @monicamm7779ify 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much, I replaced it. Now to deal with the squealing noise on spin

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  10 месяцев назад

      Glad it helped! Never had that squealing noise issue before

  • @fyinadia2009
    @fyinadia2009 Год назад +1

    I want say thank you! Your steps was easy and straight to point 😊❤😊

  • @jaywilliams4770
    @jaywilliams4770 Год назад +1

    Thank you brother!! Where did you get the replacement piece?

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  Год назад

      Repairclinic.com I believe.

  • @denniscahill6613
    @denniscahill6613 3 года назад +9

    Mine was the opposite. It wouldnt stop filling with water. I switched the hot and cold on the back and tried hot. It worked and that told me my cold side was faulty. Ill just use it on cold until i fix it

  • @bozbad
    @bozbad Год назад +2

    Great video thanks for the knowledge. Informative and useful. Thanks again..

  • @davidyoung6387
    @davidyoung6387 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for this. Mne has the same symptoms. Now I know I can handle this repair.

  • @payasoloco1287
    @payasoloco1287 2 года назад +1

    Omg bro you’re awesome
    I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with my amana washer turns out i was having the same problem cold water wasn’t working nor was the cycle being completed

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  2 года назад

      Glad my video helped ya!

  • @tannerfarley7643
    @tannerfarley7643 8 месяцев назад

    Super quick and helpful! Truly made for the camcorder!

  • @FiveandCook
    @FiveandCook 3 года назад +2

    Thanks will do this with my washing machine. Whew will save me money. Thank u!

  • @trnrmk
    @trnrmk 3 года назад +1

    Helpfull in getting the top off using a scraping tool to compress the spring.

  • @monmixer
    @monmixer 21 день назад

    Still going strong. Haven't fixed mine yet but certainly wi as soon as the part comes in. turned the hot on and it started to fill. It didn't last long though. It drained but didn;t spin.

  • @jjtpsu99
    @jjtpsu99 3 года назад +3

    Ha! I had to do the same thing with the wires. Thanks for the video!

  • @templarkbigdmcm4481
    @templarkbigdmcm4481 Год назад +1

    Hey I know this is an old video but I just fixed my inlet valve on the same washing machine you don't have to necessarily replace it ,,on both ends there is a little green cap you can pop it off and the magnet things slide off both sides are interchangeable so you could swap them around to make sure that's actually the issue if it's not unscrew the white stem and clean out the rubber gasket also a little plastic piece in between the rubber gasket stretch the spring a little bit out put it back together and should work fine

    • @templarkbigdmcm4481
      @templarkbigdmcm4481 Год назад

      I forgot to mention I think you have to plug in the wire upside down if you're using the other sides magneto thing ,,the part numbers are one number off , I would just take it apart and clean it stretch the spring out see if that fixes your issue before you swap them around

  • @Xxwalkamongus84
    @Xxwalkamongus84 2 месяца назад

    Hey thank you man, this saved me a fortune.

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  2 месяца назад

      @@Xxwalkamongus84 glad it helped!

  • @megatron7057
    @megatron7057 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you brother. Appreciate your time for making this

  • @SykesFW
    @SykesFW 10 месяцев назад

    @ Kyle, I have the same washer, it sprung a leak a week ago, so I changed the pump out, still was leaking water after that, so I took the back off again and just set there watching, water starting dripping constantly from the hot water side valve, so I ordered a new one, just installed it, when I start the fill cycle the valves just hum loudly, like it’s getting juice but no water will come out at all, and I’ve switched between all the water setting and nothing changes, so what do I need to do

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  9 месяцев назад

      sorry I didn't see this comment until now. If you're sure all of the electrical connections are good then it sounds like this might be a problem with a different component in the washer. Not really sure what it would be, since I didn't have the same problem as you. But if it seems like the fill valve is working then you can at least rule that out.
      You'll probably need to do some more research to figure out the cause of the issue. When I research stuff like this I first try to learn how the appliance works "under the hood", and then try to think what parts could be the cause. Then I do more research to try to rule out each part.
      Sorry that's not really an answer to your question but I hope it helps and you figure it out!

  • @tmlawson2009
    @tmlawson2009 2 года назад

    Hi so we have the same washer and the same problem. Is there any chance you still have the part or item number for that valve? Great video thank u so much for sharing

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  2 года назад +1

      No sorry I don't have the part number anymore but I think this is the link where I found it. It's a page with all the inlet valves for amana washers so it should atleast point you in the right direction www.repairclinic.com/Shop-For-Parts/a11b1c37i219/New/Amana-Washing-Machine-Valve-Float-Water-Inlet-Valve-Parts

    • @tmlawson2009
      @tmlawson2009 2 года назад +1

      @@KyleMerl perfect thank you so much

    • @tmlawson2009
      @tmlawson2009 2 года назад

      Just wanted to let u know it worked thanks so much for your awesome video

  • @doranhunter9073
    @doranhunter9073 2 года назад

    Thanks for making this video! I'm attempting this repair today. Only thing I can't figure out so far is how to pop the top off with the putty knife! Anyone know?

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  2 года назад +1

      You have to come at it at a specific angle. That's why I pull the washer out so far in the video

    • @doranhunter9073
      @doranhunter9073 2 года назад

      @@KyleMerl Thanks. I'll keep goofing with it!

    • @doranhunter9073
      @doranhunter9073 2 года назад

      Hey, I fixed it, thanks to your video! You saved us about $600. Thanks again!

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  2 года назад

      Glad it helped!

  • @Nico6894
    @Nico6894 Год назад +2

    Bought a new house and this washer came with it, seemed fine until the same thing happened to me. It’ll only start to fill on any temp setting for 5 seconds when you open then close the lid. Once closed, water rushes in for about 5 seconds then it stops unless I open and close the lid again.

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  Год назад +1

      These washers are such crap. I can't believe how common of an issue this is. My issue was slightly different than what your describing though, so it's possible there could be something else going on.

  • @toddgriffith9042
    @toddgriffith9042 Год назад

    How did you remove the new ones coverings for the plugs? For the old it was easy with players but the new blue ones look sealed to it and I can’t get them off

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  Год назад

      They were tough. I really had to pull at them.

  • @davevanschuyver4536
    @davevanschuyver4536 2 года назад +1

    Great video. Straight and to the point......

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  2 года назад

      Thanks. Nothing worse than sitting through 10 minutes of video for 2 minutes of useful information

  • @ehites
    @ehites 3 года назад

    I replaced the unit and am still getting drips on the cold side, though less frequent. All the hoses are a good hand tight and not leaking. Leak is on the inside, behind tub coming off the blue plastic piece of the intake valve, same as with the one I replaced. Trying to see if the water could be traveling from somewhere else? It has destroyed the floor. #baffled. BTW mine is older and came apart somewhat differently. Good vid. Thx.

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  3 года назад

      Interesting. You may have to remove the whole back panel to see the source of the problem. I never had that issue before so I'm not sure what would be the cause.

  • @jrignacio1969
    @jrignacio1969 2 года назад

    Have the same exact washer and I’m having the same problem. My washer is only 4 months old though. Wonder if this will fix my issue considering I only run cold water on mine

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  2 года назад

      Probably... this seems to be a common problem with these things. Being only 4 months old it may be covered under warranty. It might also be less expensive to fix your self even with warranty though.

  • @Mountains4ever
    @Mountains4ever 27 дней назад

    How do you pop the top off at 1:20? Mine wont pop off like that

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  27 дней назад +1

      @@Mountains4ever it's the angle. That's why I pulled the washer out so far. You kind of need to come in more from the side

    • @Mountains4ever
      @Mountains4ever 27 дней назад

      @ yep! Got it! You’re the best thanks! Just got everything re assembled. About to plug it in and turn it on. Moment of truth lol your video was awesome!

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  27 дней назад +1

      @Mountains4ever glad it helped!

    • @Mountains4ever
      @Mountains4ever 27 дней назад

      @ it works! But now the shocks broke on the drum so I need to fix that tomorrow hahaha if it’s not one thing it’s another lol

  • @RobSquared44
    @RobSquared44 3 года назад +2

    Hi Kyle, first of all thanks for the video. I have the exact same model Amana washing machine as you and I think I have the same problem, but I'm not sure. When I try to run a cold/cool water cycle the basin will fill with just a little water and then get stuck on the sensing fill part of the cycle, like you described, and then try to restart the cycle. My hot/warm water cycles run fine until the rinse part of the cycle (which only uses cold water), it'll fill with just a little water and stall before the cycle forcefully ends. Is this what happened to you as well?

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  3 года назад +2

      Pretty similar. For me, if I remember correctly the cold would not fill up with any water at all but the hot would. I never ran a full hot cycle but I'm assuming the ending rinse would have failed. Its possible that you have the same issue

    • @breannenyquist
      @breannenyquist 11 месяцев назад

      This is the issue I am having. I am wondering if I fix that part if it’ll work good as new.

  • @joesalazar7272
    @joesalazar7272 Год назад

    Will the inlet valve also prevent washer from starting and locking at start .. hot water will make it lock . Still no water. Just on sanitation setting

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  Год назад

      Not sure ... I dont recall if my washer stopped locking or not.

  • @SuperNovadose
    @SuperNovadose 4 месяца назад +1

    Yep...that was my problem. appreciate the help 👍

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  4 месяца назад

      @@SuperNovadose glad it helped!

  • @charliesmith9528
    @charliesmith9528 9 месяцев назад

    Do the inlets have n ay type of screen or filters,,i have a 3 year old amana thats short cycling and not getting clothes clean,,,we have well water and it often stops up certain appliances,,,

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  9 месяцев назад

      I dont remember to be honest. It definitely doesn't have a built in filter but the may be small screens on there. It's probably best to set up a separate filtration system if you don't already have one so the water is filtered before it gets to the washer. I wouldnt rely on the inlet valve to do it.

  • @LeslieSimons
    @LeslieSimons Год назад

    Would this Valve be the reason my washer is dripping inside? Few drops of cold water into the drum from where the water comes out when it fills

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  Год назад

      Not sure... it's possible but u may need to do some more troubleshooting to really diagnose the issue.

  • @angelsapp7050
    @angelsapp7050 Год назад +1

    This is happening to me too. But the cold runs for a few seconds. And the hot water will run for a few seconds longer than cut off. I don't ever use the hot water, though could I have the same problem?

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  Год назад

      I'm not sure. If I remember correctly there water didnt run at all for me.

  • @MelodicMizeryPs3Vids
    @MelodicMizeryPs3Vids 2 года назад

    lol funny i just watched your termite video because i have termite damage, and the washer the previous owners left behind the inlet valve actually broke within a year so i just replaced it about a month ago.

  • @Inferno9978
    @Inferno9978 Год назад

    Seems like my hot side is failing and the agitator occasionally doesn’t work. Do you think the inlet valve is the same issue ?

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  Год назад

      Possibly... but I'm unsure if it would effect the agitator.

    • @Inferno9978
      @Inferno9978 Год назад +1

      @@KyleMerl yeah so occasionally when its done filling, it makes a sound as if it’s starting and stopping the agitating phase. sometimes opening and closing will fix it temporarily… I just bought the part. I’ll let you know how it goes if it’s a complete fix. 👍🏽

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  Год назад

      @@Inferno9978 hope it works for ya! 🤞

  • @jasonlopez693
    @jasonlopez693 3 года назад +1

    Thanks man.! Appreciate the video. Saved money and learned something.

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  3 года назад

      I'm glad it helped!

  • @bettyrussell8034
    @bettyrussell8034 3 года назад

    we have no lights to our 1.5 yrs Amana washer just like yours. Do you have a video on changing fuses?

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  3 года назад

      Nope, sorry. I've never had to do that before.

  • @kyledwinell2843
    @kyledwinell2843 26 дней назад

    Did this reduce the amount of water hammering??

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  23 дня назад

      @@kyledwinell2843 i didn't have that issue so not sure if it would help

  • @charlenawatson6480
    @charlenawatson6480 3 года назад +1

    Thank you!!!! Just fixed my washer.

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  3 года назад

      Awesome! I'm glad the video helped!

  • @krystalsmith5218
    @krystalsmith5218 Год назад +1

    Yes definately do not want to over tighten it because it will break. That is why I had to buy a replacement before I even gotten a chance to use the machine.

  • @thescissormanx
    @thescissormanx 3 года назад +1

    We recently had a freezing temperatures out here that caused a pipe to burst. The pressure was so strong the hot water connection broke off the back of our washer and when I run a fill cycle it trickles water from the hot side even when I use cold. Is there a simple fix for that or would it just be better to replace the whole inlet valve?

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  3 года назад

      U might be able to get by with teflon tape temporarily. If the threads are messed up I'd just replace the whole valve. It's not that hard of a job

  • @shyaclay5330
    @shyaclay5330 11 месяцев назад

    Can you help me locate the part…when I click on the link it doesn’t take me to it.

    • @KyleMerl
      @KyleMerl  11 месяцев назад

      Go to repairclinic.com, search by your appliance's model # and look for inlet valve.