Cold Water in My Washer is REAL Slow

[ParagonEos]

The cold water in my washer is so slow, it acts like it's stopped up but I took the hose off and cleaned the screen, it was hardly dirty, any thoughts on what it could be and what do I do?

[meliz]

Do you have hard water para? Might it be a calcium build up or something?

[ParagonEos]

Yes I do, I cleaned the screen but I was reading that there is a Silenoid in there (who woulda thought?) So that may be my problem, It appears I will have to call a repair company unless I can figure out what a silenoid is? and can I replace it?

[Turtleheadfred]

Paragon - one of us (members) is a washing machine expert. I can't remembers who... but if you search the threads (I'll try to look to) one of us really KNOWS HER STUFF and can probably help you.

[Turtleheadfred]

Hey Para - I'm thinking it's SuzieQ! You might try sending her a PM and asking her to look at this thread! Good luck! :crossed:

[suzieq728]

Yes yes that's me, I am a expert :crazy: . A crazy expert :lol: !
I know nothing, but I work for a appliance repair company, so, I could ask the old boss and get back to you with a answer and about how much it could cost to repair.
Imagine that, me a expert, who said that THF? I love ya :kiss: !
I am a expert, ha ha I am a expert! :lol:

[Turtleheadfred]

Yes SusieQ! Compared to the rest of us - you're a virtual Einstein when it comes to this stuff!!!! Hey! You helped me not be afraid to take my washer apart, completely clean everything and put it back together! And it works like a charm! You ole' smarty pants you! :kiss2:

[suzieq728]

Poor Paga,
The boss took a day off! He called in and left a message that he wont be in today. I guess cause we are not that busy.
But as soon as I get my hands on him I will ask him and post...
From "The Expert" (OH that sounds so darn good)

[ParagonEos]

You must be a perty good expert if THF says you are :D

Yes, grab him and force him to talk! Hee hee!

[suzieq728]

HI Para,
I am so sorry I have taken so long to get back to you, but we have been a little busy.

Ok, he said, without looking at it, it sounds like a bad water vavle, which should run you about $120 installed, w/parts. Now thats the rate that it goes for here, I dont know about where you are.

Once again, I am so sorry this took so long..

[ParagonEos]

Thank You so much! you didn't take that long, I ma looking at prices now I think I can put it in myself ???

Thanks again for asking.