inlet Inlet solenoid
The dryer leaves clothes steaming. Looking at the forum I saw it may be the inlet valve. I checked and the solenoid to the condenser has no reading whilst the other 2 where around 30 ohms.
I checked online for a spare triple inlet valve but the parts conpanies say it is obsolete. Can you replace lust the solenoid or buy an alternative make?
The machine is Siemens WI54430GB/02
Thanks for any help.
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How old is this washing machine Ian? I checked and yes quite a few spare parts are listed as obsolete for this model.
Meanwhile if you haven't already, read my article about possible causes for the laundry coming out hot and steamy from a washer dryer - I wouldn't get too involved down the replacement solenoid route unless you can be sure that's what it is. I don't know of any alternative.
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Theoretically you can replace one of the solenoids unless they’ve been designed specifically to prevent that. The solenoids however have not been made available by manufacturers that I know of. They just want to supply full water valves.
A long time ago I used to save Hoover solenoids which came off easily and fit them as required but it’s highly unlikely you would be able to source one.
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Thanks. It must be 18 yrs. old at least but not used very much so otherwise in good working order. I checked the solenoioid with a multimeter and the blue one ( which feeds the condenser) gives no reading whilst the other 2 do. The solenoid looks as if it is held in oxford lac with screws strings of wondered if it could be clean d or replaced rather than having to replace the whole inlet assembly. Thanks.
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