Water Inlet Valve (Hot)

Step-by-Step instructions on how to replace the Hot water inlet valve on a Washer. The washer hot water inlet valve controls the flow of hot water into the washing machine during the wash cycle. It opens and closes to regulate the amount of hot water entering the tub based on the selected wash settings. If the hot water inlet valve fails, the washer may not fill with hot water, may fill slowly, or may not fill at all. In some cases, a faulty valve may cause water to leak into the washer even when it is not in use.