Washing Machine Fills Slowly - Troubleshoot It
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- Опубликовано: 22 май 2017
- Troubleshoot a slow filling washing machine. Step by step instruction shows how to fix common slow fill problems.
Often a washer machine that fills slowly is due to clogged screens on the water inlet valve or screens installed on the washing machine fill hoses. One common symptom of a clogged filter is the rinse cycle will fill slowly. Cold water is used to the rinse cycle, so often that screen is clogged up or the solenoid on the water inlet valve fails.
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Can you show how you replaced the water inlet valve at the end?
Good vid 👍
I have a video that shows how to do that. Here's the link: ruclips.net/video/wZCAun0eb5M/видео.html
Here is a link to other Know How Now videos about washing machine repair: ruclips.net/p/PLvce66kQTjJTBu49pMICyCXTzUSBy0sUq
Thank you! Exactly what I was going to do. Distilled white vinegar also helps w/ clogs without harsh chemicals.
Most thorough, clear, and concise video I've seen on this topic. Thank you!
You are welcome!
this video allowed me to easily fix my washer water issue. Thank you
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Wow very concise. Detailed. Well taught.
Very clear and educational video, now I need someone to pull my washing machine away from the wall so I could examine the valves, thank you
Thanks for a well-organized, informative video!
You are welcome, James.
Thank you so much! You did an excellent job telling what to do. I will check all of this tomorrow.
You are welcome, good luck with the diagnosis.
I am going to try all the steps you showed, and I hope that I will impress my husband with my mechanical expertise !!! :) Thank you very much for posting this nice video.
Go for it, Dorothy! lol! You are welcome, it's always makes my day to hear the video was helpful.
YAH HOOO!!! Both hot and cold are absolutely gushing. I got a high five from Dear Husband! That was such fun.
Way to go Dorothy! I'll give you a virtual high five!
very clear description . she speaks clearly and slowly and give good picture backup.
Thanks for watching the video and commenting, Larry. I do my best to make quality videos. I hope your washer is repaired. Have a great day.
Thanks again, just followed your steps, cleaned the inlet screens, now I have Niagara Falls in our washing machine!!!
You are welcome, Nathaniel! Have a great day.
Thank you so much. This saved my aunt $900 for a new washer. The code for the roper showed fill wash error. Which is a low pressure error, caused from a obstruction in the supply line causing the washer to fill and drain immediately without agitating.
You are welcome, it's nice of you to help your aunt. Thank you for taking the time to write the kind and helpful comment.
Thank you for an "outstanding" tutorial. As a Home Depot appliance specialist, having product/service knowledge allows me to better serve my customers.
You are welcome, Al.
Unbelievable! Thanks for this video! My Whirlpool washing machine, same problem, looked behind machine, my cold water hose was about to rupture, looks like a small water balloon! This video is so easy to follow, thanks for posting this!!!
Wow, good you found the hose before it broke. I have a look at mine every six months.
Thanks for the information. You did a great job on this video.
You are welcome, it's my pleasure to help.
Lady you’re a life saver! 4 minutes into your video and ✅ DONE!! Thank you
You are welcome, it's my pleasure to help.
Great video! Very helpful!
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This is incredible that I clicked your video first and then you end up with the exact same washer as I have !
Best wishes for the repair. I had to replace the inlet valve on mine. I'll put a link to the video on how to do that below. Also if you have the companion dryer I have several videos on repairs for that. If you can do your own repairs on the old appliances, repair and keep them, then new ones don't hold up like these. ruclips.net/video/wZCAun0eb5M/видео.htmlsi=bJ71vpVnH1Ow0eEN
Thank you, helped me get my washing machine back to normal
You are welcome, Paul. It's my pleasure to help. Way to go on the successful repair.
This helped ALOT thank you 👍
You are welcome, Christian.
GREAT Video ... So helpful !
Thanks for the compliment, Sarah.
It's as if you knew what my washing machine was doing! Thanks!
I'm not spying on your washing machine, Sandra. lol! You are welcome.
Ha ha! However you determined to cover that topic, I'm glad!
Thank you. It worked like a charm.
You are welcome.
Wow, not only is this video super clear and concise and helpful, but thats actually the EXACT same washer I have 😂 hopefully I'll have full water flow soon! 😁
They don't make appliances to last as long these do. You might want to check out to see if it is agitating correctly. There are dog agits, little plastic parts that have teeth that wear down. When I bought mine on eBay, they were under $5. I also have the companion dryer and some repair videos for it. Here's the link to the video to replace the dog agits - cheap & easy. Have a great day.
ruclips.net/video/mvdKR4FR7jE/видео.htmlsi=a6hYWYdy3rqCIecp
Thank you. Very helpful for this novice.
You are welcome, Sheila.
Another happy viewer here; thank you!
You are welcome!
FIXED THE PROBLEM!
THANKS!!!
Great! You are welcome, it's my pleasure to help.
Good video. Thanks!
You are welcome, Christopher!
Thank you.
Excellent. Thank you!
You are welcome, Melissa.
Great video! You solved my issue 😃I fixed it myself
Glad I could help!
Thank You! ❤️
You are welcome!
Nice job
Very helpful thank you!
You are welcome, Mark!
Know How Now I ordered a replacement valve after following your guide and fixed my washer! Thanks again! Subscribing for more DIY stuff.
Looks like I have the same problem. My model looks exactly like this one so it made it a bit more fun to watch.
Hi Bill, thanks for watching the video. I did make a video showing how to replace the water inlet valve. Here's the link: ruclips.net/video/wZCAun0eb5M/видео.html
My parents had one just like that when I was little. They bought it used and it lasted for years.
Thanks for this guide. I'm going to use this to check my washing machine. It fills about 1/4 the speed on cold as it does on warm or hot, so I'm fairly certain there's an issue somewhere in the cold water supply or cold inlet solenoid.
While my apartment maintenance won't come out because "there's a pandemic and the machine isn't fully broken", I can at least narrow it down to what needs fixing and, if it's something they're responsible for, have them at least put a replacement part (and written permission to proceed with the repair on my own since they can't send someone out) in my mailbox.
You are welcome, Matt. Best wishes for your pandemic repair.
Update: it’s not a problem with the water lines or the screens. It’s some thing either electrical or mechanical with the valve on the washing machine. I’ve put in a maintenance ticket and they said they’re going to come out and get that replaced sometime during the week!
Thanks for the update, Matt. It's probably the solenoid/valve. I think that some businesses are using the pandemic as an excuse, though I suppose some tenants may not be wearing masks and putting the maintenance people at risk. 2021's has got to be better than 2020. lol, I think most of us will be glad to forget this past year.
Thank you!
You are welcome!
Nicely done...:-)
Thanks, I hope your repair goes smoothly.
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It's always great to hear the videos are helpful. Best wishes for the repair, Brandon.
Thanks I didn't know about the solinoid valve! Mines doing the cold water thing and the machine is at least 20 years old so I'm guessing a new machine is better than wasting my energy on detection! 🤷♀️
INSTANT FIX! THANK YOU SO MUCH! for Years my rince cycle just DRIPPED to fill up which took OVER an hour...I just checked my cold water knob and WALA! IT was almost turned off. now water flowing great! Thank you so much!
Great explanation good job very educational 👍👍👍
Thanks for the compliment. Have a great day.
Where did you find that part? I have the same washer and dryer except mines the 70 series vales are turned where they side by side.
I have the parts diagrams that came with the washer. If you don't have that, I'd try using the model number on the tag to search for the correct part. There are a bunch of suppliers where you can find a parts diagram/part numbers. I think I bought my part on eBay.
I have the Amana top load washer. Was having problems with it filling and draining without washing. After a little troubleshooting I think I found the issue. Take off the hose from the washer cold/hot water inlet to the washing machine. Try to clean all the debris from the filter. Put it back together and run a wash. Mine was filling for 10 minutes. Now it's actually washing. Hope this helps you..
I had the hot and cold water hose switched.. Thanks
You are welcome.
great video...think my solenoid is bad...I'll change it out and see if that fixes my slow "warder" supply...😂😂😂
Best wishes for the repair. We drink "warder" here in southeast PA, lol.
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thanks for the video seems like simple things to check. Mine runs slow only on the second fill. That accent you have sounded like Philly or
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You are welcome, Mr J-Charles. Good luck on the diagnosis. If it's the inlet valve I have a video showing how to replace it. See link below. I live about 50 miles from Philly. ruclips.net/video/wZCAun0eb5M/видео.html
Good call!
replaced hoses and inlet valve, checked waterflow. Still not getting good flow on cold! What could be the problem?
Hmmm, did you check for voltage to the valve or continuity of the wires going to the plug that connects to the valve? I have a video that shows how to replace that valve, around the 4 min mark I show how to check continuity of the wiring. Also, not likely, but you could have a new bad valve. Link to video: ruclips.net/video/wZCAun0eb5M/видео.html
@@Know-How-Now i may have to check the wiring. it's an old washer
Thank you! My dumbass didn’t realize the hot water valve was turned almost all the way off, the water was coming out in two streams just like in this video, I turned it and boom, the beautiful water started gushing out. I thought I broke it from the last time I did laundry cause I overfilled it with way too many blankets 😂 and it didn’t even wash right. So now when I’m doing whites and pick the hot setting, I almost started to cry when I see it not working, little did I know it was just the valve. Talk about having a heart attack lol
could the issue also be low pressure to entire house? such as before the water even gets to the faucet the hoses are connected to?
If you suspect that is the problem, you can check the water pressure. I have a video that shows how to do that. ruclips.net/video/ySfaBvV6e84/видео.html
Both hoses are flowing great gotta be there valve in washer
Thanks for watching the video, Elizabeth. I made a video that shows how to replace the inlet valve, here's the link: ruclips.net/video/wZCAun0eb5M/видео.html
Question, I have checked the screens they were clear , The water makes a choking sound while filling the machine ? Could it be the hose is clogged? Would greatly appreciate your input.
I would have to do the test shown in the video to know if the hose(s) are clogged.
I have the same issue while filling up. Water comes out in pauses , while filling , it makes this choking noise .
I replaced the valves/solenoids , but still have the same issue . Wonder if it's the main control/timer that's bad.
I replaced the valve, and the water still comes out in spurts. s-l-ow--l-y. Any ideas what it could be?
U could also have a drain line that is to low and continuously drains while filling if drain line is to low
Clean both of the screens in each inlet inside the washer hose inlet. There are two screens for each cold and hot on the washer.. One is inside the machine inlet that you can't see, and one outside the machine that you can barely see, it has a tab you pull out. Use a flashlight and look inside the inlet tube or nipple that's threaded, after you take the first screen off you'll see it.. My inside screen was clogged bad. Both hoses were good I saved, didn't need new hoses... All fixed.
Thanks for the additional tips, WhiteFeather! Have a great day.
Take a drink every time she says worter. You will be hammered in the first minute.
There's also Wad dah. Prefer her's
I took the time to make a video to help you fix your washer, at no cost to you, and in return you treat the person that helped you by complaining and mocking their accent.
Dear Know How. It's your clear thoughts and your relatability that make us subscribe. We all have crazy accents I'm lucky you don't hear mine.
It was just simple teasing I'm sure they meant no disrespect. And I've just sent a pipe wrench over to my daughter so she can follow your tutorial. Thank you! (She won't listen to men describe things so you're a blessing)
Hi Claire, your comment was taken as friendly teasing. The way we say "Waddar" where I live has been joked about many times in the comments in non offensive ways. Sonar Tech77's does not sound like friendly joking to me.
Know How Now, you could be right of course. However I must add that I'm generous because I say things I think are obviously tongue in cheek and get blistered by those who don't get it! I was bullied off of a game site called Neopets by adult players who thought my comment about my roof leaking in my "mansion" was serious. The leak was (rotted wood threshold from a sunroom roof into house btw) serious.. mansion? Ha! Nope!
I grew up in Cambridge mass with Texas parents. Now you figure That accent! Anyway I think it's funny how we don't Really know how we sound until we hear ourselves when we didn't know we were being recorded.
As to clogged screens. They have well water & when I stayed with them recently their kitchen faucet was pouring out.. worse than the washer (aka washing machine lol another cultural variation) I was uh oh looking at Moen single stem thingies but turned out a simple twist remove and so FULL OF RUST from the well it was essentially useless. Easy fix with toothbrush and I use a "crab or lobster" pick as a constant tool. Sometimes the pointed end of flossers for teeth. Now, at my mansion on Martha's Vineyard my plumber had to remove the first 2 screens because the pump pulls up too much sand! Live & learn. Xo
My washer fills quickly at first (hot or cold). But then, for some reason, it slows down. I have to keep pushing pause and then starting again. When it starts back up, it flows strong again, but then after a bit, slows again. Any suggestions?
If you've followed the steps up to around 4:45 and confirmed that you do not have a water supply problem, then odds are good the water inlet valve is failing.
@@Know-How-Now Thank you! Ended up being a clogged cold water screen where it enters the washer.
Great, you found the problem!
So, how do you replace the solinoid valve?
I have a video showing how to do that for the machine in the video, here's the link: ruclips.net/video/wZCAun0eb5M/видео.html
I have replaced my water inlet valve twice in the last two months. Each time I replace it the cold water comes in correctly and a couple of weeks later it gets extremely slow again. Any idea why the valve keep going bad?
To confirm, you are saying two new water inlet valves have failed? If yes, are they the same brand? OEM parts?
@@Know-How-Now yes two have failed. They were different brands.
Do you have 120 volts on the cold contacts (same voltage as the hot side when it is open)? Or another thought, can you swap the hot & cold wiring? I find it hard to believe you have 2 failed valves, but better to be absolutely sure.
So...did that fix it?
Yep.
I have no problem with the cold water. In fact I get mostly or all cold water only when I choose the warm water on the dial. Problem is when I want only hot water it comes out as a trickle and takes a insane long time to even fill up to a small load. Cold water no problem, warm water mostly cold but hot Geez a loo it is barely trickling out. And sometimes when I don't put it on hot water the whole damn thing makes a loud humming noise.
If you've checked for clogs and you know it's not a water supply problem, then as stated, the trouble is likely the water inlet valve. I have an additional video on replacing the valve. ruclips.net/video/wZCAun0eb5M/видео.html
Would have been better if you show us how to replace the water inlet valve
The title says troubleshoot... Imagine how many people would be complaining that the content does not match the title. If you watch the entire video, there is a clickable link to my video that shows how to replace the valve part way through this video and at the end.
Obviously from Philly lol
Set playback speed to 1.75x. Then it's hella helpful.
Then waste time saved by writing a not so nice comment to the person who is trying to help you for free.
Man, Joel....you're kinda rude. I thought this was the best video I've seen today.
Know How Now - Just seeing this. You’re right, it was very rude and senseless of me. Your video has helped me keep my old washer going and I’m super grateful. I hope you’ll accept my apology.
tiredowalkin - You’re right. The video really helped me out (seems it has helped many people) It was an incredibly thoughtless comment.
@@wonderstew , I've done the same a time or two, or three, maybe four but that's tops. Best Regards
My washer starts spraying water good then slows down
You'll need to go through the steps shown in the video. If you can eliminate the water supply, then it's likely the water inlet valve is the problem. I have a video that shows how to replace the inlet valve. ruclips.net/video/wZCAun0eb5M/видео.html
Where can i find a woman like you
On You Tube! lol!
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If talking was faster this video could have been 3 minutes faster lol. I had a hard time sitting down and watching this for the full 5:26
holy crap, just STFU dude. Geez!
I know how you feel Carl. Some of us just need the info and not all the talk. "Just the facts ma'am".
Info wise good video.
On my phone i just click 3 dots top right corner and change play back speed. Slower or faster😝
Sorry I am not a fast talker, Carl. I did take the time to post the video to help you for free and in return you make a personal attack about how I talk. You didn't have a problem spending time criticizing me after I tried to help you.
Talk slower lol lol
You know there is a speed button on youtube... if you would use it, you won't have make a personal insult directed at the person who has just helped you... for free.
Thank you! Exactly what I was going to do. Distilled white vinegar also helps w/ clogs without harsh chemicals.
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