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Washer will not fill.

Hi: My washer will fill anywhere from 1 to about 10 second when I release the start button. I've cleaned screens and water flow seams to be ok. Bypassed pressure switch with no change. What else should I check for?

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Dave

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Should check if there is good pressure at the inlet faucet. If good, then you have to replace your inlet valve, which is easy to do. First check to see if the wires to the valve are connected well.

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