Your Washing Machine Is Slow To Fill

You have been running the washer for a while and it is still filling.  Over time most homeowners will experience this at least once in a lifetime.  Your water contains many different minerals and sediments; every time the  machine is used water enters your machine through hoses attached at the back.  All washing machines have screens in the back where the water enters into 2 solenoid valves.... one  for the hot and one for the cold.  These screens eventually get blocked and restrict the amount of water to the machine.  Years ago the washers that came with the machine when it was purchased also had screens in them that became plugged over time.  You can still purchase these washers with screens today although most hose washers that come with washing machines today do not have a screen.

Solution....Tools required.....channel locks (pliers),flashlight, a bucket, rags and a small common (staright)screwdriver and Q-tips.
Turn your water valves off that feeds your washing machine.
 Remove a hose off of the back of the machine with the channel locks or pliers.
Note....you will get a little water when you take the hose off; so place the end of the hose in the bucket and the rags on the floor below the connection.
Take the flahlight and look at the connection on the waher.  You will see a build up of sediment that has to be taken out.
 Take the screwdriver and loosen the sediment on the small screen on the machine where the hose was taken off.  Be careful as you do not want to put a hole in the screen.
Now it is time to take the Q-tips and clean away any lose sediment.
Before re-attaching the hose;  test that the hose is free of sediment by placing it in the bucket and turning on the water for a few seconds.  It does not take much sediment to clog this screen.
Once you have done this; it is time to put the hose back on the washer and turn on your water valve.
Now it is time to do the other hose connection.  Note....if you only use cold water there is no need to do the hose on the hot.

Tip....If your washer does not allow you to take on cold water....your solenoid on the machine could have failed.  Simply turn your water valves off and switch your hoses and use your hot water cycle. This will allow you to use your washer and get cold water to your machine.

Happy Washing ....if there is such a thing.....leave a question if you wish