Part
Water Inlet Valve
Product Rating
Customer
Joshua from OK
Problem
Dishwasher would not fill with water.
Tools
Screw driver and pliers
Repair & Advice
Very easy to replace.
Story submitted on December 26, 2018
Part
Water Inlet Valve
Product Rating
Customer
John from IL
Problem
Amana dishwasher was not cleaning dishes. Serviceman diagnosed lack of water pressure. I increased water pressure 10 lbs. but no improvement.
Tools
Openend wrenches, sockets, plumbers sealer.
Repair & Advice
I diagnosed the problem as lack of water volume, not lack of water pressure. I removed the water supply valve and found that it was barely opening when electrically activated. It was not possible to disassemble the valve without destroying it. I ordered a replacement valve and installed it. In order to increase the access under the dishwasher, it was necessary to dis-assemble the door. It was still a tight workspace. It would have been easier to diagnose and replace if I had removed the dishwasher from the counter, but my cabinetry made such removal an even bigger job. Dishes are now getting clean as expected. Ordered the part on Sunday, and received it on the following Thursday.
Story submitted on October 24, 2017
Part
Water Inlet Valve
Product Rating
Customer
Michael from MD
Problem
Our dishwasher inlet valve failed due to cold temperature in a summer home and apparently insufficient winterization.
Tools
Screwdriver, pliers, etc.
Repair & Advice
Was able to order part, get it the next day and put it in. Greatly benefited from a Web video of how to do it, showing it was pretty straightforward to do, and it was.
Story submitted on June 23, 2020