Kenmore 80 Series Washer Water Inlet Valve Replacement

Step by step instructions on how to replace a water inlet valve 285805 for washer washer dryer combo made by whirlpool roper kenmore maytag estate crosley.

Kenmore 80 series washer water inlet valve replacement.

The water valve opens when activated to supply water to the washer. Your appliance may differ depending on the manufacturer and model. When the water fails to fill the washer or water slowly fills the washtub when not in use the water inlet valve has failed and needs to be replaced. The part itself was pretty easy to install after watching a couple youtube videos.

This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a whirlpool kenmore top loading washing machine. This manufacturer approved washer water inlet valve part number 8271960 is for washers including kenmore washer model 11020932990. The video that was most helpful for me was called washer water inlet valve replacement whirlpool kenmore top load washer repair part 285805 by repairclinic since i can t include link. I had to replace the water intake valve in my older kenmore series 80 washing machine.

This video is intended to give you the general idea of the part replacement procedure. The outlet tube is smaller in diameter and i had to use a hose clamp to tighten the hose fairly snug. 1 unplug your kenmore elite washing machine. Add to compare compare now.

Unplug the washer and shut off the water supply before the replacing the inlet water valve 8271960. The cold water inlet valve on your washing machine dispenses the cold water and bleach into the washer in the prewash cycle. The water inlet valve opens to allow water to enter the washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the water inlet valve are when the washer fills slowly is making loud noise overflows or stops mid cycle.

If the water inlet valve is defective the. Kenmore washer water inlet valve screen marketplace 500 only. This inlet valve has a standard hose fitting inlet and 2 water outlets facing 45 degrees to the left.