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The most common causes are hot or cold water valves that are closed, kinked fill hoses, clogged inlet screens, low water pressure, a lid switch or door lock that is not working, or a failed water inlet valve. Less often, a water level sensor or control fault is to blame.
Unplug the washer and turn off both water valves before you take off any hose. Keep a bucket and towels close, since the hoses hold some water.
What are the 6 most common causes?
1. Closed water valves
The hot and cold valves behind the washer can get bumped or closed after plumbing work. Make sure both are fully open.
2. Kinked fill hoses
Pushing the washer back can bend the hoses and stop the flow. Pull the washer out a little and straighten them.
3. Clogged inlet screens
Small mesh screens sit where the hoses connect to the washer. They catch grit and minerals, and over time they clog. Clean them gently with a soft brush.
4. Low water pressure
If other faucets are slow too, the problem may be in your home's plumbing, not the washer.
5. A lid switch or door lock problem
Many washers will not fill until they sense the lid or door is closed and locked. If the lock does not click, the washer may just sit there.
6. A failed water inlet valve
This valve opens to let water in. If it hums but no water flows, or only hot or only cold works, the valve may have failed. It needs to be tested and replaced.
What can you check yourself?
- Open both water valves all the way.
- Straighten any kinked hoses.
- Turn off the water, remove the hoses and clean the inlet screens.
- Run water from a nearby faucet to check the pressure.
- Unplug the washer for 5 minutes to reset the control.
- Look at the hoses. If they bulge or crack, replace them.
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When should you call a technician?
Call if the washer still won't fill after the checks above, if it hums with no water, if only one temperature works, or if water leaks from the back. These usually point to the inlet valve, a lock or a sensor. Most washer repairs in Mountain View run about $150 to $450 with parts and labor.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is my washer not filling with water?
The usual causes are closed water valves, kinked fill hoses, clogged inlet screens, low water pressure, a lid or door switch that is not sensing a closed door, or a failed water inlet valve.
Why does my washer fill so slowly?
Slow filling often comes from clogged screens in the fill hoses or inlet valve, or low water pressure in the home. Cleaning the screens often fixes it.
How much does washer repair cost in Mountain View?
Most washer repairs run about $150 to $450 with parts and labor. You get the price before any work starts.