I have a Kenmore washing machine that we recently took apart to clean thoroughly! Now it only fills with cold water unless we switch the wires to the inlet valve, than it only fills with hot, no matter what setting it is on. The water inlet valve has continuity. Thoughts?

SOURCE: Washing Machine fills slowly how to change inlet valve

switch off power remove top switch off water and remove hose. remove inside pipe from valve - usually held by just a spring clip remove electrical terminals valve is just held with a couple of screws usually - remove these and valve will come away. put back in same order

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The problem is one of two parts. One is your water temperature switch or your hot water solinoid. To get to the back you must remove the hex screws on the back and then the panel is removeable.

Ron Buice

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• Posted on Jan 08, 2009

SOURCE: Kenmore 80 series model #110.26882503 fills slowly

Yes, the only other thing I would do and you may have done this is to put the hose directly over in the washer tub and turn the water on to check the flow. If that's good then replace the water valve.

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You say the cold water hose works on the hot water side? Or did you mean you've already eliminated the possible problem of new hoses?

If that is the case, it's definately water inlet valve. Sounds like you have a blockage in the screen (check that for me). If there's no lint stuck in the hot water screen, then you need to replace the inlet valve. It's possible the solenoid of the inlet valve on the hot side is stuck shut only allowing the cold to fill. Before you buy a new valve, take the old one out and play around with it. The plunger like solenoids will come off and you can check for debirs in there. If there's debris, clean it out and try the cycle again. If there's not debris, the part needs to be replaced.

Here's the part:
http://www.appliancepartsworldwide.com/Store_Part.aspx?Id=299098

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It appears your single inlet water valve has failed in this instance.

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If your unit has never been serviced - there should still be an original service manual enclosed in plastic taped to the inside of the shell.
In the service manual are Error codes, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting steps you can follow.


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