Kenmore 80 Series Washer Water Inlet Valve Replacement

Written By: Nathan Johnson
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Kenmore 80 Series Washer Water Inlet Valve Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

11

Time Required

30 minutes

Introduction

Here is a replacement guide for a faulty water inlet valve in a Kenmore 80 Series Washer. The water inlet valve connects the two water hoses to the machine and controls the flow of both hot and cold water to the washing machine. There are some issues that arise from a faulty water inlet valve such as the cold/hot water not turning off, the wash tub won’t stop filling with water, the washer starts draining before the wash cycle starts, or the wash tub won’t fill with water. In order to correct any one of these issues, replacement of the water inlet valve is necessary.

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    • Move the washer away from the wall without unplugging any electric outlets or water hoses.

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    • Unplug the washer from the electric wall outlet.

    • Turn off the hot and cold water supply valves by rotating the valves in a clockwise rotation.

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    • Use the groove joint pliers to remove the hot and cold water hoses in a counter-clockwise rotation.

    • Place removed hoses in a bucket to catch the leaking residual water.

    • Use a sticky note to distinguish hot and cold hoses if the color-coating metals are not provided.

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    • Remove plastic endcaps at either end.

    • Unscrew the screws at either end using the Phillips head screwdriver.

    • Rotate the panel up.

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    • Press sides of upper-connector and pull upwards.

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    • Pry open the spring clips using the flat head screwdriver.

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    • Slide out and remove the shell of the washer.

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    • Pull connectors directly towards you.

    • Properly distinguish hot(red) and cold (white) connectors.

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    • Use the 5/16” nutdriver to unscrew both mounting screws.

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    • Use the groove joint pliers to press clamp and slide down from water hose.

    • Remove valve out from back panel.

    • Remove interior water hose from inlet water valve.

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    • Slide the interior water hose over the water inlet valve.

    • Use groove joint pliers to depress the clamp and secure the water hose to the valve.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Nathan Johnson

Member since: 23/04/21

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One comment

Nice but you did not share the most complicated part. putting the shell back on. its not just simple. corner slots, getting all slots aligned without damaging the inlet dispenser above the tub. then having the front side seat on the frame. i have spent more time and frustration on getting the shell back on verses the entire valve replacement.

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