This guide deals with hot water in washing machines. If you having problems with this on your washer, read on…
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Hot Water In Washing Machine Not Working — How To Fix
If the hot water in your washing machine isn’t working, here are the issues you should look for…
1. Damaged Thermistor
The thermistor monitors the temperature of the water and dictates when the heater turns on and off. If your washing machine isn’t heating any water, you’ll need to replace this part. Here’s how to do this…
How To Change Thermistor In Front Loader Washing Machine
To replace the thermistor in your front loader washing machine, here are the steps you’ll need to take…
Step 1. Make sure your washing machine’s power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Using a Philips screwdriver, take out the screws at the back of the machine securing the rear access panel. Lift the panel off the cabinet and set it aside.
Step 3. Use your screwdriver to take out the bolts holding the thermistor to the back of the tub. Take the thermistor off the tub and unplug the wire connector.
Step 4. Prepare your new thermistor for installation by removing it from its packaging. Mount the thermistor on the tub and apply the screws to secure it. Plug the wire harness into the new thermistor.
Step 5. Snap the rear access panelback onto the machine and apply the screws using your Philips screwdriver.
Step 6. Plug your washing machine back into its electrical outlet. To ensure that the issue has been fixed, try running a wash cycle.
How To Change Thermistor In Top Loader Washing Machine
To change the thermistor in your top loader washing machine, take the following steps…
Step 1. Make sure your washing machine is unplugged from the outlet and the water faucet is shut before starting this repair.
Step 2. Using a pair of pliers, unscrew the water supply hoses from the ports at the back of your washing machine (water will leak out, so make sure you keep a rag nearby).
Step 3. Tip your washing machine forwards carefully and set it on the floor (get someone to help you if needed).
Step 4. Disconnect the wire harness attached to the thermistor. Use your Philips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the thermistor to the outer tub. Take the thermistor off and discard it.
Step 5. Prepare your new washing machine thermistor for installation by removing it from its packaging.
Step 6. Mount the new thermistor at the bottom of the tub and apply the screws to secure it. Plug the wire harness into the thermistor.
Step 7. Carefully set your washing machine upright. Reconnect the water supply hoses to the ports and plug the power cord into the outlet. To make sure the issue has been fixed, try running a wash cycle.
2. Damaged Heating Element (Front Loaders)
Replace a damaged heating element in your front loader washing machine with the following steps…
Step 1. Ensure that your washing machine is disconnected from the power outlet in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Remove the bolts holding the rear panel to the cabinet using a Philips screwdriver. Lift the panel off and set it aside.
Step 3. Unplug the wire connectors attached to the heating element at the bottom of the tub (ensure that you note where each one goes).
Step 4. Loosen the bolt holding the heating element to the bottom of the tub using a 10mm socket wrench. Pry the heating element out of the housing with a flat-blade screwdriver, then discard it.
Step 5. Take your new washing machine heating element out of its packaging. Push the new element into the housing and apply the bolt with the socket wrench.
Step 6. Plug each wire harness into its appropriate terminal on the new element. Snap the rear access panel back onto the cabinet and apply the screws with your Philips screwdriver.
Step 7. Reconnect the power cord to the electrical outlet. To ensure that the issue has been fixed, try running a wash cycle.
Hot Water Not Running In Washing Machine — Solved
If water isn’t running in your washing machine, look for the following problems…
1. Hot Water Faucet Is Turned Off
This one is very obvious; before running a wash cycle be sure to check that the water faucets are fully opened.
2. Blocked Inlet Filter
To clean a blocked inlet filter, here are the steps you’ll need to take…
Step 1. Turn the water hot water supply faucet off and disconnect the power cord from the outlet in order to prevent any damage.
Step 2. Unscrew the HOT water supply hose from the port at the back of your washing machine (use a pair of pliers if needed).
Step 3. Using a pair of needle-nosed pliers, pull out the little mesh filter inside the port.
Step 4. Take the filter to a sink and clean out any dirt that may be clogging it. Once the filter is clean, push it back into the port.
Step 5. Reconnect the water supply hose to the port. Plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet and turn the water supply back on. Try running a cycle to see if the problem has been fixed.
3. Water Inlet Valve Is Damaged
If your washing machine isn’t filling with water, the inlet valve is most likely the cause. Here are the steps you’ll need to take to replace this part…
How To Change Damaged Inlet Valve In Front Loader Washing Machine
Replace the inlet valve in your front loader washing machine using the following steps…
Step 1. Prevent electrical damage and water leakage by disconnecting the machine from the power supply and shutting the water valve before starting this repair.
Step 2. Use a Philips screwdriver to take out the screws holding the top panel to the cabinet. Pull the panel backwards slightly, then lift it off the machine.
Step 3. Note the positioning of the solenoid wires connected to the inlet valve, then unplug each one.
Step 4. Unscrew the COLD and HOT water supply hoses from the ports at the back of your washing machine (we recommend keeping a rag nearby to clean any water leaks).
Step 5. Release the clamps on the tubes attached to the inlet valve using a pair of pliers. Pull each tube off the valve.
Step 6. Take out the screws holding the inlet valve to the cabinet using a Philips screwdriver. Pull the valve out of the washing machine, then discard it.
Step 7. Take the new inlet valve assembly out of its packaging. Mount the new valve in the cabinet and apply the screws to secure it.
Step 8. Connect the tubes to the appropriate ports on the new valve and secure them with the spring clips.
Step 9. Plug each electrical connector into its appropriate terminal on the new valve. reconnect the two water supply hoses to the ports on the new valve.
Step 10. Place the top panel back onto the cabinet and use your Philips screwdriver to apply the bolts at the back.
Step 11. Turn your washer’s water supply faucet back on and plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet. Test the washing machine by running a wash cycle.
How To Change Damaged Inlet Valve In Top Loader Washing Machine
Do the following to change a damaged inlet valve in your top loader washing machine…
Step 1. Shut your washing machine’s water supply faucet and disconnect the power cord from the outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Spread a towel on the floor underneath the inlet hose to catch any water leaks. Unscrew the inlet hoses using a pair of pliers.
Step 3. Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the bolts holding the control panel rear access cover. Pry the cover off the panel and set it aside.
Step 4. Disconnect the solenoid wires attached to the inlet valve assembly (ensure that you note where each connector goes).
Step 5. Pull the tubes off the inlet valve. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the nuts holding the inlet valve to the machine.
Step 6. Take the inlet valve off the machine and discard it. Prepare your new inlet valve assembly for installation by removing it from its packaging.
Step 7. Mount the new inlet valve on the machine and apply the nuts to secure it. Attach the tubes to the new inlet valve.
Step 8. Plug each wire harness into its appropriate terminal on the new valve. Snap the control panel rear access cover back in place. Apply the nuts using your Philips screwdriver.
Step 9. Reconnect the HOT and COLD water supply hoses to their appropriate ports on the washer.
Step 10. Plug the power cord back into the outlet and turn the water supply faucet back on. To make sure the problem has been fixed, the washing machine by running a wash cycle.
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4. Faulty Control Board
If your washing machine isn’t filling with hot water, the final thing you should check is the control board. Here’s how to replace this part…
How To Change Front Loader Washing Machine Control Board
To replace a failed control board in your front loader washing machine, here are the step you should take…
Step 1. In order to prevent any chances of electrocution, we recommend disconnecting your washing machine from its power outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Remove the bolts at the back of the machine holding the top panel using a Philips screwdriver. Pull the top panel backwards about an inch or so, then lift it off the cabinet.
Step 3. Pull the detergent drawer out as far as you can. Press the tab inside the drawer to completely release it from the housing.
Step 4. Use your screwdriver to remove the two bolts holding the detergent dispenser to the control panel. Push the dispenser backwards.
Step 5. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, release the tabs holding the control panel to the front of the cabinet.
Step 6. Disconnect the wire harnesses attached to the control board (make sure to note where each one goes).
Step 7. Pull the selector knob off the control panel (you can use some string or fishing line to make this easier).
Step 8. Use your Philips screwdriver to remove the nuts holding the control board to the panel. Lift the board off and discard it.
Step 9. Prepare your new washing machine control board for installation by removing it from its packaging.
Step 10. Snap the new control board onto the panel and apply the screws with your Philips screwdriver to secure it.
Step 11. Lift the control panel and snap the selector knob onto the shaft. Plug each wire connector to its appropriate terminal on the new control board.
Step 12. Snap the control panel back onto the cabinet. Push the detergent dispenser back into place and apply the two screws at the top using your Philips screwdriver.
Step 13. Slide the detergent drawer back into the housing. Place the top panel on the machine and use your screwdriver to apply the screws at the back.
Step 14. Plug your washing machine back into the electrical outlet and try running a wash cycle to make sure the problem has been fixed.
How To Change Top Loader Washing Machine Control Board
Change the control board in your top loader washing machine using the following steps…
Step 1. In order to prevent electrical damage, ensure that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. With a screwdriver, take out the bolts at the back of the machine securing the control panel rear cover. Pry the cover off the machine and set it aside.
Step 3. Detach the control panel from the mounting base and set it face-down on top of the cabinet.
Step 4. Remove the nuts holding the control board cover using a screwdriver. Pry the cover off with a flat-blade screwdriver.
Step 5. Take note of the positioning of the wire connectors attached to the control board, then unplug each one.
Step 6. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the nuts holding the control board to the panel. Lift the board off the panel and discard it.
Step 7. Remove your new washing machine control board from its packaging. Mount the new board on the control panel and apply the screws to secure it.
Step 8. Plug each wire harness into its appropriate terminal on the new control board. Snap the cap onto the new board and apply the bolts to secure it.
Step 9. Lift the control panel assembly and snap it back into the mounting base. Put the rear cover back on and apply the bolts with your screwdriver.
Step 10. Plug your washing machine back into its electrical outlet and ensure that the problem has been fixed by running a wash cycle.
Does Hot Water In Washing Machine Shrink Clothes?
If you wash your clothes with hot water, some of them may shrink a bit when you take them out.
Click here to learn what causes clothes to shrink.
Does Hot Water In Washing Machine Kill Germs?
Washing clothes with hot water doesn’t completely kill all germs. To kill the germs on your laundry, you’ll need to add some bleach or disinfectant to the machine.
Hot Water Hose In Washing Machine Leaking — Solved
If the hot water hose in your washing machine is leaking, you’ll need to replace it. Here’s how to do this…
Step 1. Prevent electrocution and water leakage by disconnecting your washing machine from the electrical outlet and turning the water supply faucets off.
Step 2. Unscrew the HOT water supply hose from the port at the back of the machine and disconnect the other end from the water faucet.
Step 3. Take your new HOT water supply hose out of its packaging. Connect the two ends of the new hose to the port on the machine and to the water supply faucet.
Step 4. Plug the power cord back into the outlet. To ensure that the hose is properly connected turn the water supply valve back on.