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Model: 110.20922990	Brand: Kenmore	Age: 5 - 10 years
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tacohead59		#1 Posted : Thursday, July 31, 2008 2:33:08 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/8/2008(UTC) Posts: 11 Location: 1140 Bluegrass Lane		I start my wash, and when it fills to set level, the cold water keeps filling the machine as it kicks on to wash. In the past, it would stop after a minute or two, but now it won't stop. Our washer ran over and flooded our laundry room. The cold water supply cutoff has to be cut off manually or it will over fill. Thanks, any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Denise


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abadfish66		#2 Posted : Thursday, July 31, 2008 2:36:29 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,620		Does it fill when the machine is turned off?


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tacohead59		#3 Posted : Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:11:48 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/8/2008(UTC) Posts: 11 Location: 1140 Bluegrass Lane		Yes, the cold water continues to run when the machine is turned off. Thank you.


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abadfish66		#4 Posted : Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:35:25 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,620		You need a new water valve.


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tacohead59		#5 Posted : Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:44:50 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/8/2008(UTC) Posts: 11 Location: 1140 Bluegrass Lane		I looked up water valve in sears parts and cannot find it.


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abadfish66		#6 Posted : Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:51:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,620		Here you go Part Details - WHIRLPOOL Inlet water valve, part number: 285805


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tacohead59		#7 Posted : Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:54:57 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/8/2008(UTC) Posts: 11 Location: 1140 Bluegrass Lane		i took the supply hoses of of the water valve and the screens are not there. I have some fine sediment in water . Could I take the valve apart and clean the vavle thoroughly and try that first.


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richappy		#8 Posted : Friday, August 1, 2008 3:06:31 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		I would NEVER do that, unless you like a flood. Need a new valve with well fitting screens. Also, make sure your cold water pressure is "normal".


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