If your Hoover washing machine isn't producing water properly, or if water is entering your machine even when it's switched off, this means the water inlet valve is likely faulty and needs to be replaced. Fortunately, this is a repair you can carry out at home without needing to call a repair professional. So read on, and we'll show you how to replace the water inlet valve in a Hoover washing machine step-by-step!
What you will need to replace a Hoover washing machine water inlet valve...
You will need a few tools and items to carry out this repair. These are:
Finding your Hoover washing machine's model number
Before buying a new water inlet valve, it's important to know your washing machine's model number to make sure you buy the correct valve for your particular make and model. If you don't know what this number is, don't worry. Just head over to our model number finder page and we'll help you find it.
How to change a Hoover washing machine water inlet valve
Let's get started! To change the water inlet valve in your Hoover washing machine, either watch our video tutorial below or follow our written step-by-step guide beneath.
Safety first!
Remember, always make sure you've switched off your appliance and unplugged it from the mains before carrying out any work.
Before starting, you will also need to remove the water inlet hose from the back of the machine. You can use plumbing grips to help if needed.
Step 1: Access the water inlet valve
To get inside your washing machine and access the water inlet valve, you will first need to remove your washing machine's top panel. Using your 7mm socket, unscrew the three nuts that hold the top panel in place at the back.
Once unscrewed, you can slide the top panel back and off the top of the machine. Then place it safely to one side.
Step 2: Remove the old water inlet valve
With the top panel removed, you will be able to see the water inlet valve in the back corner of the machine, as indicated below.
To start disconnecting the water inlet valve, first disconnect the two plugs. These are colour coded white and blue. To disconnect them, simply lift up the tab above each plug and then pull the plugs out.
Then use your flat blade screwdriver to press in the two locking tabs that hold the valve in place from the outside. While you do this, use your other hand to hold the valve and twist it 90 degrees anti-clockwise.
Doing this should work the valve free and allow you to pull it out of the top of the machine. However, it will still be attached via two hoses. Using your pin nose pliers, open the metal clips that hold the hoses in place on the valve, then slide the clips down the hoses.
Once the clips have been moved, you will be able to pull the hoses off the valve. The old valve will now be fully removed from the appliance.
Step 3: Fit the new water inlet valve
You can now start fitting your new water inlet valve! Start by refitting the two hoses onto the same places on the new valve.
Once the hoses are in place, use your pliers to slide the metal clips up to the end of hoses, so that the clips are holding the hoses in place on the valve.
Then push the valve into place inside the machine. When doing this, make sure you line it up with the grooves in the back of the washing machine's rear panel.
Once in place, turn the valve 90 degrees clockwise to secure it. You should hear the valve click into place when you do this.
From the outside, you should also see the two locking tabs slot into place, signifying that the valve is secure and where it should be.
You can then reconnect the two plugs you removed from the old valve into the new valve. The wires on the plugs will be colour coded white and blue. The tabs on the new valve will also be colour coded white and blue, letting you know which plug goes into which socket.
Finally, you can refit the top panel by sliding it back into place on top of your washing machine.
Then secure the top panel by screwing it into place with the three nuts you removed earlier, using your 7mm socket to do so.
There you have it! How to carry out a water inlet valve replacement on your Hoover washing machine. Once you've reattached the water inlet hose into the back of the machine, your appliance should be working properly again.
Now that your washing machine is back in shape, it's a good idea to make sure you're using it as efficiently as possible. Head over to our article on washing machine energy saving tips to learn how to get the best results from your appliance whilst using it in the most cost-effective and energy-efficient ways!
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