Washing machine won't fill with water
Turn on machine and it agitates and spins but won't fill with water
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Cause 1
Water Inlet Valve
The water inlet valve opens to allow water to enter the washing machine. If the water inlet valve is defective, the wash may fill slowly or not fill at all. The water inlet valve requires sufficient water pressure to function properly. First, check the water pressure to determine that it is adequate. If the water pressure is adequate, try cleaning the screens inside the water inlet valve hose connection ports. If the washer still fills slowly, replace the water inlet valve.
Cause 2
Low Water Pressure from House Supply
The home water pressure might be too low. The water inlet valve requires at least 20 psi to function properly. Check the water pressure to the valve to determine if it is sufficient.
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How do you check water pressure?
Here's a link that may help.
If the problem is with a washer then test the pressure in the kitchen/bathroom etc first and then test it at the washer faucet just in case it is a restriction in just one pipe and not low pressure to the premises.
If you think that it is low to the premises, contact your local water supply authority.
If the pressure is OK what is the make and model number of the washer and is not filling with water also the problem you're having with it?
