If you have never changed a water valve on a washing machine before, you may be wondering where to begin? Luckily for you, that’s where I come in. In this how-to guide, I will guide you through the fault finding and show you how to replace it on your washing machine.

Step 1 - Safety Advice
Safety First! Please make sure that you have switched off or disconnected the machine from the mains supply before beginning the repair.

Step 2 - Find the Correct water valve For Your Model
To make sure you’re ordering the correct spare for your appliance, you will need the model number. This is usually found on the inside of the door on a plate.

Step 3 - Remove the Upper Lid
On most models to access the water valves, we will need to remove lid screws at back and on some, they may be hidden in the side

Step 4 - disconnect hoses and electrics
On most models, you have a wiring plug or loose terminals. always take some pictures before removing

Step 5 - replace the valve
some valves have screws holding them to the cabinet others are twist fit and some slot into place

 Step 11 - Reassemble The Appliance
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if you have spilled any water onto electrics make sure it has 100%. dried before turning the machine on

Before doing any work on the appliance, disconnect it from the electric supply!