I have a Whirlpool Ultimate Care II; when I choose cold water, it takes at least 2 hours to fill the tub. Warm water will fill but the cold water comes out in two very small streams. Any help would be appreciated.

You likely have either a folded cold inlet hose (squashed) or self plumbing tap that is rusted in the cutter so slow filling or a blocked mesh filter in the cold hose connection on the back of the machine, try all three and you should have the answer.

Hello,

What i believe the problem is,is that the solonoid that opens the cold water side of the water inlet valve is very weak and hardly opening the valve on the cold side...and the water inlet valve needs to be replaced.

Firstly though before replacing the valve,turn off the cold water tap,remove teh hose from the back of the water inlet valve and check for sediment in the filter screen that is blocking the water from coming into the washer...if you dont see much sediment in the filter screen the water valve will indeed be the problem

The part number for that water valve is 285805 it could be purchased at your local appliance parts store or online at;
searspartsdirect.com
apdepot.com
partselect.com
repairclinic.com
apwagner.com

This youtube video will show you how to replace that water valve http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk4puRv3Vk8


GENE