Hotpoint Dishwasher Inlet Valve
The solenoid valve that lets water into the dishwasher and closes when it is full.
DifficultyModerate
Typical time30 to 60 minutes
ToolsScrewdrivers, Pliers, Towels
Safety. Unplug the dishwasher and turn the water off before you start. Keep towels and a tray ready for trapped water.
Signs it has failed
- The dishwasher does not fill or fills slowly
- It keeps filling or leaks water into the base
- A humming valve with no water
- A flood warning or the cycle stopping early
Check before you buy
- Make sure the tap is fully open and the hose is not kinked
- Clean the small mesh filter in the valve inlet
- Check for limescale build-up on the valve
What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your dishwasher and the checks point to this part, fitting a new one should clear those faults. If the symptoms continue, the cause is elsewhere (a control board, a sensor or a blocked vent or hose).
How to replace it
- Unplug the dishwasher and turn the water off
- Remove the kickboard or lower panel to reach the valve
- Disconnect the hose, unplug the coil and release the valve
- Fit the new valve and reconnect everything
- Turn the water on slowly, check for leaks and run a test cycle
Guide steps are typical for this type of part. Layouts differ between models, so follow your own manual where it differs.
Getting the right part
Valves vary by connector, coil voltage and outlet. Match the part number or your model number.
Check your model number first. It is on the rating plate — usually inside the door frame, on the back or side panel, or inside the appliance. Parts that look identical often differ by model, so match the number to the listing before you order.
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