Washing Machines

Washing machine cold water keeps running into machine even when power is off

November 28, 2014
Customer Question

My washing machine cold water keeps running into machine even when power is off….hot is working like it should. I ordered a new valve coil set took the new valves off to put it on the old body. Is this because I didn’t put it in properly when I changed it around?

Paul
Paul Repair Expert

Hi Frank this could be a few problems,
1 you did not put it back together correctly
2 there is grit in the water valve ‘keeping it open’
3 you might have a split in the diaphragm
4 the whole valve is worn and needs replacing
Why not watch this video tutorial to show you how they work

Click on Picture to see how water valves work

How a washing machine water valve works