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Water continues to drip in after complete cycle

Our Kenmore He3t washer will have water sitting in it after a wash. Its not because the drain isn't working, but rather there is a small stream of water continually dripping into the washing machine. If we don't get to the wash immediately there will be water standing in the wash machine.

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I just fixed this same problem.
The issue is that the valves are not fully closing because debris is preventing them from seating.

To fix, from the rear of the machine
1: Turn off water, unplug, and disconnect hot and cold lines.
2: Take off top panel (three screws)
3: Unhook hose at on valve at Water Outlet
4: Remove valve (one screw).

5: Using compressed air, blow air into the Water outlet.
This will probably open the valves, so you can pour water into the Water outlet. Use more compressed air to clean out the unit.

When you are done you the valves will probably be open, thus you might be able to blow into the water outlet (that is OK).

The goal is to remove any sediment in the valves.

Reinstall. When you the water is hooked up, the water pressure should force the valves closed.

Test by running the washer, then let it sit for a 12 hours. If you do not have any standing water, your valves are seating properly.

Worst case you can buy a new valve assembly for about $30.00



  • andy-3W-eng May 16, 2014

    I just re-cleaned the valves again, followed the same procedure as above. Total time about 15 minutes from start to finish. For me, the clean job lasted almost 4 years.

  • andy-3W-eng Aug 04, 2015

    8/1/2015 started filling with water again. I re-cleaned the valves, and this time I hooked up a garden hose with a make shift adapter to flush water backwards and then do one final blow of compressed air. The cleaning worked, I should be good for another 2 years. Total time 15 minutes.

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Check the solenoids at the water inlet valve. They can be tested using a multimeter or ohmmeter. Check for continuity. A lack of continuity indicates a faulty solenoid. I will attach a photo for reference. A bad solenoid will permit water to leak through to the tub. Hope this helped and best wishes.

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