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Maytag LA712 Serial #017737 NX Faulty Hot Water Inlet Valve 		[Down to Last]

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Post# 1182532   6/13/2023 at 21:10 (325 days old) by realvanman (Southern California)        

Hello all!

It's been a long time. Sadly I've been in no position to collect any more lovely old laundry equipment, so I still just have the two washers, this one and the Whirlpool, which is still out of service with a leak.

I've been using this Maytag for years now, and, other than the fact that the timer contacts have stuck again, it has been working well until recently.

I recently had "stinky" hot water, and, in an attempt to correct it, cranked up the temperature on the water heater. Unfortunately, this has evidently damaged the washer's valve.

Now, when it opens, it pulses or shudders. As a remedy, I've stopped using the hot water valve, instead using a Y to mix hot and cold and supply water to the machine through the cold valve only. I control the temperature with the supply valves.

The question is, what is the part number for the valve, or a rebuild kit, so I can look around the 'net for a replacement / repair parts?

Thanks so much,
Keith




Post# 1182544 , Reply# 1   6/13/2023 at 22:47 (325 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806)        

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I’d look on Amazon, seen a Maytag inlet valve for $85 awhile back.

Post# 1182562 , Reply# 2   6/14/2023 at 05:31 (324 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        

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There's a bunch of aftermarket valves that are inexpensive but they're problematic. Best to get a Genuine Maytag valve, especially now that they're obsolete.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/125216530161QUE...

 

 
Post# 1182589 , Reply# 3   6/14/2023 at 14:41 (324 days old) by realvanman (Southern California)        
Thank you

 I was looking at all of those cheap ones. Some of them carried the warning sign "China" on them, others didn't say where they were made. Much nicer to get an original, in the box.

It looks like I missed the boat on getting a new timer. I should have back when I first got this machine. I'll pull this one apart again, but this time do a proper job of polishing the contacts. Maybe someday use external relays, so the timer no longer handles motor current.

Thanks,
Keith

Post# 1183358 , Reply# 4   6/24/2023 at 16:35 (314 days old) by realvanman (Southern California)        
Installed and Working!

 It was easier to install than I had anticipated. I figured I'd have to take the top off of the machine, but I watched a video before getting started, which of course showed how easily the valve is removed and replaced, right from the back of the machine. Awesome! Have already done two loads, and all is looking well.

Thanks again,
Keith


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