the hot water works fine.
2007-10-10 16:35:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
This is pretty normal - at least for me. I'm on well water, and it always took a little longer, but it shouldn't be very noticeable.
Could be a clog in the fill hose for the cold water. This hose connects the washer to the water line. Shut off the cold water line, detach the hose at both ends, and either flush it out or replace it. If it's rubber, it should be replaced about every 3-5 years anyway. You do NOT want one to burst on you. The hoses themselves are pretty inexpensive at Home Depot or Lowe's.
Good luck.
2007-10-10 16:39:41 · answer #1 · answered by Sherry C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other listings may be right. The hot and cold water supply from your home to the washer goes into the "water valve" or some call it the "mixing valve" basically your have a piston that opens and closes for the hot or cold depending on the selection you make. If you find that the hoses are not kinked and if you remove the fill hoses and find there is no blockage what is happening is that the "solenoid" or piston for the cold side is not opening all the way and thus restricting the water flow into the machine. If thats the case you can with your model number get the part at most appliance parts dealers. Most of these water valves depending on model and brand average about $30-50 ... good luck.
2007-10-11 03:13:24 · answer #2 · answered by matthew m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found that sometimes the screen gets stopped up in the cold water line and causes it to fill up slowly. When the hot water is added, it goes more quickly, but only the cold water slows down to nearly nothing. Also, there may be a kink in the hose somewhere between where it goes into the washer and comes out of the wall. In that case, you will have to take it loose and unwind it. Sometimes it is the water itself. There is sediment in the water. In that case, the hose will have to be flushed, not just the screen taken out and cleaned. There is also a spigot where the hot water is turned on and a separate one for the cold water and the cold water may not be turned on as openly as the hot. Try that first.
Sharon
2007-10-10 16:51:02 · answer #3 · answered by mountain_momma2005 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are two possible problems. One is the cold faucet is not on all the way. The other is a debris screen in the hose that could be plugged. Most of the time the screen is next to the machine. Turn off the water and remove the hose from the machine. Poke your finger in the opening and you should find the screen. There is a slight chance it is next to the faucet.
2007-10-10 16:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by edjumacation 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the pipes/hoses connections coming in.
You might have a tap partially turned off, or a kinked hose.
Detach the hoses & place ends in the laundry sink.
Open the valves individually, to check for supply flow.
If they are both even, it might be in the machine itself.
There could be lime build-up if you have hard water.
2007-10-10 16:41:35 · answer #5 · answered by Robert S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you know for sure it is a calcium compound ? See if it will disolve in hot water. Or in vinegar (acidic). Check filters on basin faucets for chunks. Yes, contact the city as Maynard advised - you are paying for it! Good luck!
2016-05-21 03:00:37 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably don't have the cold water spigot open as far as the hot water one. Make sure BOTH spigots are turned open all the way to the left.
2007-10-10 16:37:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water inlet control valve might be bad
2007-10-10 16:44:37 · answer #8 · answered by low_hd_rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JPP is most likely correct.
2007-10-11 07:42:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine is the same so i don't know
2007-10-10 16:39:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋