I did what another commentator did. Unhook both hoses at the machine and cleaned out the crap on the screens with spray bottle (with vinegar) and a pointed q-tip. Cold side was PACKED with gunk, hot side not so bad (cleaned it anyway). Also, before hooking lines back up, turn water on (into a bucket) lots of sediment came out of the cold line (then ran clean). Good as new! Took about 15 minutes and no tearing the machine apart. Will probably have to replace part someday, but I needed to do laundry TODAY!

Mission accomplished!! Never thought I would become a washing machine repair woman - but with your help I fixed it myself. Saved at least $100 and now I'm convinced I can do anything ☺. Thanks so much!!

LIFE SAVER! Been fighting with my machine for 2 hours ... no cold water - only hot ... we have a well also, thanks so much, now I know what's wrong and how to fix it

I took the hose off and sprayed the screen area with canned air. Back to normal now.

That makes sense. Just discovered this morning that I have no cold water coming in but knew the rinse cycle on my machine has not worked for months. Now I need to replace the hoses and valve and I should be OK. Even the repair man never thought of this. Thank You.

I haven't taken it apart yet, but I'm 99% sure this is what is wrong with my washer. We also live on a well. THANK YOU!!!

I wholeheartedly agree with Samurai! I'm on a well, too and had to replace the well pump last month. I tried an A. O. Smith pre water filter and a 5 micron filter cartridge. It clogged up with sediment within 2 days. I then tried a 2-pak of 20 micron cartridges ($9.88 at Lowe's). I sprayed the washing machine screens and sucked out a ton of sediment & rust. I put the hoses back on and it's incredible how much of a difference the filter and the screen cleaning has made!

Thank you! Got my husband to take care of this. He decided to try cleaning it first before ordering replacement and it worked. This video helped so much!!

Thank you so much for your help! This will save me hundreds! I'm in a wheelchair and 33 so I can't just decide to dig into somwthi g like this for fear of getting in over my head basically and having to pay someone just to reassemble it so I can pay someone to fix it! God bless you Appliance Guru!!

Thank you so much for this video. It gave me the confidence to try and fix my washing machine. It was fixed in about 3 minutes thanks to you!

Thank you. I was able to get away with just cleaning the screens. I did use a spray bottle with a good straight stream to get a lot of the rust out of the permanent screen. Now everything is good !

Got a sort-of-new washer and was wondering why the cold wasn't working. Ended up only switching the hoses. But thank you! This video was so helpful!

I thought my well pump was on the fritz, but I ended up tracing it back to this; thanks for your video.

Thank you. Thank you. Can't wait to fix our valves next week with your tips! We can't just replace the screens though?

Thank You! I have watched a ton of these. Your idea about changing the hoses really makes sense . Going to do that right now.

Good video, however, I have to politely beg to differ on the hoses. An insurance company did a study and found that both the rubber and stainless steel hoses have issues. They tend to last about the same amount of time. Burst hoses are a leading cause for home owner's insurance claims. It is in the interest of the insurance company to have the home owner change hoses more often than needed. No flood, no pay out, the cost is pushed onto the homeowner. There is no incentive to save the home owner money. The people who sell the hoses love it too. The study found that hoses almost always fail at the connections. If you check the connections about twice a year and ensure that they don't look corroded, then odds are the hose is still good. One of the reasons the connections fail is that the rubber washer that goes between the screw on end of the hose and the shut off valve connection dries up and begins to fail. When that washer fails, water begins to leak onto the crimp part of the hose connection. The crimp starts to rust away and eventually the hose bulges and bursts at the crimp and hose connection. If you replace the 10 cent washers regularly on the hose connections and regularly do a visual inspection of the hoses, they will last many years. The washers are the same ones you use for the end of a garden hose. I currently have rubber hoses that have been installed for 15 years.... they still look great. Save yourself some money and replace the 10 cent washers.

This is awesome! Thank you kind sir, I really appreciate this educational video. I have the hoses you just installed and couldn't figure out what was going on with the cold water not flowing in. The appliance guy didn't show or call came appointment day and I have been a little worried about the issue since I can't even keep the cold water valve on or it will cause a flood. Anywho, thanks again for your time and efforts in making and uploading this video.

Thanks for the video. Question so you can't clean it instead of replacing it with a new one?

this is a great video! I have this exact same issue with my washer. I do have a question. Are the water fill valves universal for all washers or they are brand/model specific? THANKS SO MUCH!

Lordy, that is one super funky washer and laundry area.

Loved the video. I just had this problem, and went online to diagnose it. The first site I went to suggested cleaning the screen. I did this and it now flows great. I guess I will find out next wash whether it overflows. I don't think there was any gunk behind the screen. At least not any that couldn't go though the screen anyway. I mean any particulates small enough to go through the mesh shouldn't jam the valve. We will see. I will watch it closely next fill up. It was a hand me down washer. So if I have to replace a few parts, no biggie. Now if I could just get my dryer to run, LOL.

You just saved all my clothes!!!! Thank you so much for your extremely comprehensive video. I've never fixed a washing machine before, but this made it so easy and now my roommates are very impressed as well :D !!!

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for, thank you so much! Also, your voice sounds dead on like the actor Denis O'Hare....

Thank you! Great video with easy to follow directions.

Had this problem with cold water not working about 6 months and and we replaced the the inlet valve and it worked fine after that. Now, probably only 6 months later or less it is happening again. Do you know why it would be happening again?

thanks bro this is great. mine has been in service since 95. something was up, but after i took the hose off checked the filters and unplugged it etc. it started filling normally. BUT might need to replace if the solenoids etc are going bad. AND good tip on the hoses, will be replacing my rubber ones here sooner than later.

rarely comment on videos but this was informative and helpful. keep up the good work

Did you have to drill through the back of the cabinet for the water valve screws?

Better explanation than this, it would not be possible. Thank you so much for this video.

Great video, thanks! I was going to ask about cleaning the screen but scrolled down first and saw your response. We have been pulling the garden hose into the house to fill it up but now because of your video I'm confident I can fix it the correct way!

Hi - I have a friend who described a problem similar to this. However, she couldn't get cold water on cold, but could on Cold/Hot. That doesn't sound like what this would solve, which is effectively a plugged valve. What do you think that could be? Also, where do I find replacement parts?

Good video I would add one additional step though, after connecting the hoses to the supply I would flush the lines into a bucket to clear any debris that may have been lodged in the supply valve.

I have a similar problem that deviates slightly from your description. I have a DWM99W danby washer. The cold water does seem to flow just fine, but for some reason the washer won't fill up with cold water. It will start to fill and get to a fairly high water level, and then slowly drain of water at a certain point (maybe when I open to check the level a sensor resets it?) so it will continuously try to fill but never finish. It would run all day trying to fill if I didn't intervene. So I can't ever wash anything on a cold setting now. It will fill fine on the warm/cold setting, but it won't progress once it hits the rinse phase. Perhaps that's because it can't fill up with cold water. I have to manually move the knob to the next phase for it to progress. Do you have any diagnosis for this kind of issue?

Nice Job and good suggestions. I had this problem at my house and bought new valve $58.00 then remembered that previous owner put washer screens on the tap side of supply hose I renewed cold for $3.00 flow much improved cant return the valve, ugh!

BROTHER, THANK YOU SO MUCH! As luck would have it....I have this same machine! You saved me much money! I subscribed. You should setup a PATREON....I would donate to it!

One other problem you may want to check. My hot and or cold water ran slow. Paid about $50 for a new water valve...installed it, and water still ran slow. Problem....the water hose from the outlet to the inlet valve was one of those metal wrapped hoses. I took it off and noticed it has plastic screens in both ends of the hose. On a hunch and a prayer i drilled out the two screen in each end of the hose...works fine now. The slightest little trash will slow down the water flow in the hose. If you don't want to go to the trouble of drilling out the little screens...go to your local hardware store and buy the cheap rubber hose for about $10 with no screen in either end. Cheaper than a $50 fill valve. You dont need screens in the hose anyway...the fill valve has them in the inlets. Check your hose first!!!! Danny the dope. DOH!

Well I just spent the last 30 mins doing this I also cleaned out the screens on both h/c hoses still didnt fix my problem might u have any other suggestions??

My washer had a hot water flow problem so I bought and installed a new water valve block. The hot was still slower than the cold. I then took apart the old water valve block. To my surprise the hole in the hot water side was only half the size of the cold water side. The hot water side had a factory built in flow resistor. What is up with that? I took a drill bit and made the hot water side the same as the cold and reinstalled the old block. I have cut the time it take to fill by half. What is the reason for the flow resistor on the hot water side?

Hi, I have an Estate Whirlpool Washing Machine, and I wanted to know how do I remove the back panel in order to get to the filter.

I’m about to fix mine tomorrow this was very helpful!

my amana has done this for a long time, i thought something was wrong with the washer because i would set it on cold and it would never finish the load and just stop and i would keep restarting it, so realized it would work when i put it on hot, i like saving money tho and using cold water, and we do have a well so maybe this is the answer! thanks so much for the video God Bless

i have whirlpool washer has very slow water fill at rinse cir. on any position on temperate setting very first at beginning time at fill and flow are fast, only problem at rinse cir.so change water inlet valve still doing same, than i change water temperate switch (USED)still ding same, but i can move timer back to start position it will fill fast i don`t know what is really problem are?

how much does this cost for a repair tech to do this

This is EXACTLY what I needed! Thank you!

hi , i think im having a similiar problem , washer is set to cold and only hot is coming out .

I'm having the exact same issue with, but the cold water inlet valve works fine when I tested it separately :(.

Thank u thank u thank u so very much! I have a question, my faulty inlet valve has a thermistor, and my new one doesnt. I installed the new one and didnt connect the wires that were in the old thermistor, it seems to work fine. Can you tell me if this is ok if i use it like that or should i buy a new valve with a thermistor?

We bought a used front load kenmore Elite and besides fixing the drain pump motor now it barely fills up with water I don’t know if it’s me or it is slow in the beginning I saw more water, right now the clothe turns with no water they do get wet but seems like the water don’t stay, there’s suppose to be water in there and I only see a very small amount like almost nothing, we will check it out and see what’s up!

On our top loading GE washer, the cold water is not filling at all when I turn it to cold. It won't even start. Warm and hot do though. I turned the timer to rinse, and it fills with cold water so I am not sure whats going on.

I have a GE washer that is doing this. The strange thing is if I cut the water supply when its running and turn it back on the flow is fixed for about 1 minute but then it progressively slows down. The same thing happens if I turn the machine off and back on again but not if I just cycle the water temp switch. The inlet screen on mine was removable so I checked it and it was clean. I also checked the screen on the hoses and they were clear as well. What is going on here?

this is great! my problem exactly! NOW, how do you get the washer open, no front panel to "pop" - just one wraparound piece of metal.

I am on well water, I have a sediment filter on my cold water line on my washing machine and about every 3 months I have to change the filter, disconnect the line from the filter to the washing machine. I then take tissue paper, and rub out the inside of the washing machine side connetor or the valve, I have been doing this for 10 years now, no problem with destroying the valve.

Does It matter which hose you use. I just bought new hoses not the same That came With The Washing Machine. I'm Hearing Hammering Alot. Would it be wise to use the same hoses. Asking For A Friend.

Is there a way to check that this is the issue before going out and buying a new one? I have a duet front loader that washes on warm (not on cold), stops at the rinse, so as you say, a cold water issue. But how do we know this thing itself is the problem? Thank you so much for the tips about the rubber hoses and not cranking the wrench too much when putting the hoses back in.

What sort of adapter is needed for that little blue tip on the replacement you said was needed?

So I bought a Kenmore Front load washer a few months ago from Sears. I had been behind on laundry because the old washer was dying. I’ve been in a heavy duty declutter and Spring cleaning streak. Just preoccupied and behind. I was thrilled to get a new washer. I haven’t been staying to watch the cycle and don’t get clothes out for a few hours. I ran a hot water cycle yesterday. Transferred load. Noticed the clothes were warm and steamy. I thought I would automatically have a cold water rinse. Anyway, I threw in my purple comforter and selected cold wash. I ran back upstairs to gather trash for garbage day. Eventually came back down and was surprised to see a fogged up glass. I opened the washer. My comforter was clean but still very warm. I took it out, put it in the dryer. Threw in a couple of my dogs blankets, selected cold cycle. I let the washer start and get into the cycle. Then I pushed “add items” and when I reached in, my glasses fogged up. I then felt the blankets. They were very hot. I am sure it was a mistake, but it appears my technician somehow mixed up the hoses. I had been baffled why my gas bill had been going way up even though I use an energy efficient washer with much shorter cycles. My hot water heater is a gas unit. I didn’t imagine my clothes fading and understand now why my gas bill has been steadily going up when it’s historically been my lowest bill period. I guess I need to go through my paperwork and call them. Bad enough the cost of the hoses isn’t included in the price for the unit. They cost an additional $35 or $40. $75 for delivery and an additional cost to have a technician do the installation. He made a human mistake, however now I have to call them and argue about it. I’m just venting. Don’t be rude when you @me.

Thank You so.much. Off to the parts store I go. ♥️

Great video budski thank you very much

Hi guys. I have a Maytag machine. Everything works perfectly fine except that it takes water on rinse as usual but doesn't take any water on the rinse cycle. Help please.

Explaination is done very well...Thank you very much..

Could you tell me what is the issue, this happens when the temp dial is on hot

What if it's not the valve in my case i have a may tag no cold no humm? would it be the cold/hot switch or the main washer timer any help Thanks! :)

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

how do I determine my washer's model number, I see no sticker with it

I have a 2 and a 1/2 year old BRAVOS MAYTAG.......I use the bulky setting mostly and the water temp is set at "Cold" but only HOT water goes in, even the rinse is HOT. The cold water works on other settings. Is this a computer issue? I have an extended warranty that ends in May.

What if you change washers and still have the issue? Is the problem then in the hoses?

Hello and thank you for this advice! Still not perfect but my hot n cold are reversed. Bought new home 5 days ago.

We just moved in and bought a brand new washer and dryer set. Cold water will not go into the washer. How do you clean out the actual pipe?

Great video....exactly what the issue was! Thanks!!

Clean both of the screens in each inlet inside the washer hose inlet. There are two screens for each cold and hot on the washer.. One is inside the machine inlet that you can't see, and one outside the machine that you can barely see, it has a tab you pull out. Use a flashlight and look inside the inlet tube or nipple that's threaded, after you take the first screen off you'll see it.. My inside screen was clogged bad. Both hoses were good I saved, didn't need new hoses... All fixed.

Good video. Great tip on the braided nylon hose!

So I have the same problem, but my filter is clean on the washer and I've checked both ends of the supply lines and they are clean too, what else could it be?

On my old washer I just took the filter screens out and cleaned them. On my new one, the screens are held in with plastic and I can't get them out. I can rotate them but they don't seem to unscrew or anything. Maybe I should just pry them out and hope for the best.

The washing machine in my home only has one hose and I believe it's connected to the hot water. How do I fix this? It's shrinking my clothes! And I'd rather wash in cold. What tools would I need?

A soft bristled brush and i was able to clear mine . I am not looking to replace any parts honestly . The washer is super old . It is running well for now .

My house has no running water how can i still use my samsung front loader washer can you put water manully

Thanks for show how to fix it.

The cold hose comes to a Y in back and the hot, it's own Y. I just had to remove each hose from the cold water Y and let the pressure shoot out into a bucket, reattached both hoses and it runs fine now.

thank you...

You can't beat instructional videos from KZfaq

good video, but where does the warm water come in? ;-)

When I turn my cold water valve off at wall, I get plenty of hot but when the cold is back on, my hot water going into the tube is cool.

Great vidieo very helpful and now in wifes good graces again

Is there any reason why you could not have just cleaned the screen instead of changing the valves? I agree about the hoses!

Is it really necessary to replace the valve? I just spray undiluted vinegar into the openings of the value and it seems to dissolve the sediment away. Works like new again.

When i turn on hot i can hear the hum but cold had no humming sound at all. Any suggestions?

I am having this issue but I can feel that no water is coming out of the tap on the wall at all. What could be the issue

I Replaced the water inlet valve and still wont get cold . Only hot . Wire Problem ?

I have to manually turn off my cold water. cold cycle will not fill or cut off automatically. so if I don't babysit my washer it floods my utility room. Hot water works just fine

Water won’t come out, no humming either, does that mean the wire next to the cold inlet valve is disconnected or Damaged?

Wow ! I love U tube thank you Mr. Samurai I think I can fix it now .............

Uh… could you link to the case removal videos you mention? I can’t find a good one

thanks man! good video

Thank you!

The problem shown on your video is what is happening to our washer. However, the filter screen valves are spotless clean. What is odd is that when the water in the washer starts to trickle, if we turn on the cold water on the laundry tub right next to it the water will run into the washer normally.

Do you have a video for when no cold water comes in at all? No hum, no sound, nothing. No response. When it gets to the rinse cycle it clicks over to that cycle then clicks a 2nd time to off. Seems it could be the board

awesome job. ty so much. boy some one needs to filter the minerals out .

thank you

i replace my inlet valve and i get hot water but i still get no cold... What am i missing??

Thanks so much!! saved me from buying a new machine !!! easy repair!!! THANKS AGAIN!!!