Hotpoint Washer Water Inlet Valve

The solenoid valve that opens to let water into the machine at the right moment and closes it afterwards.

DifficultyModerate

Typical time30 to 60 minutes

ToolsScrewdrivers, Pliers, Towels

Safety. Unplug the machine and turn the water off before you start. Water and electricity: keep the floor dry and never work on a live machine.

Signs it has failed

The machine does not fill or fills very slowly
It keeps filling when switched off, or water drips into the drum
A humming valve with no water, or visible leaks at the back
Detergent drawer leaks or the wrong compartments filling

Check before you buy

Make sure the taps are fully open and the hose is not kinked
Unscrew the hose and clean the small mesh filter in the valve inlet
Check whether the valve has multiple coils (one per compartment) and which one is at fault

What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your washer 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 machine and turn the water supply off
Remove the top panel and note which hoses connect to which outlets
Unplug the coil connectors and release the hose clamps
Unscrew the valve from the back panel and swap in the new one
Reconnect everything, turn the water on slowly and check for leaks

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 differ by number of outlets, coil voltage and connector type. 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.