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jencarl
04-09-04, 08:34 AM
I have a whirlpool top load washer with a problem. The cold water (only cold) continues to run throughout the entire cycle. I have to shut it off at the valve to make it stop. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.


appliancepresid
04-09-04, 01:23 PM
Hi JenCarl,
Sounds like a faulty water inlet valve.

A quick and easy way to check would be to:

turn the water back on at the faucet ,start the washer, then let it run a couple of minutes then just unplug the washer.
If the water continues to flow you have a faulty water inlet valve..

sht off the faucets and keep washer unpluged and replace the water valve.

jencarl
04-09-04, 02:17 PM
Great, I'll try that tonight. Thanks :)