LG 5221ER1003A Genuine OEM Water Inlet Valve Assembly for LG Washing Machines

When I saw water leaking out from under my LG washing machine, I was riddled with anxiety. Yet another costly repair in an unending series of issues related to home ownership. But instead of immediately calling the repair guy and spending hundreds of dollars on a repair, I googled around, opened up the top of the machine and saw that this is an insanely common issue with these front load LG washers (LG WM3370HWA). I watched about 10 youtube videos on replacing this part and found it here on Amazon for $26. I ordered it, it came early the next morning, I braced myself and started my attempt to repair (sure that I would screw it up). Incredibly, I was able to remove and replace the part and put everything back together in under 30 minutes! I saved a ton of money, accomplished something, and gave myself a nice little boost of confidence! If you can use a screw driver and have enough strength to move the washing machine away from the wall, you too can do this! My machine is running great and the leak is gone! Highly recommend you try this before hiring a repairman or buying a new machine.

Worked like a charm. Amazon thank you for offering products like this. With prime I was able to get the part and have the washer fixed before the weekend (laundry time). This is super easy to replace yourself. There are some good YouTube videos on this and all you need are basic tools. If you are getting water under your washer this is most likely the cause. LG website will say it is soap build up, but if you are using He detergent that is probably not the case. Once you slide the top of the washer off (see YouTube video) you can tell within minutes of this is the part that is leaking. My washer was only 3 years old when the original part started leaking. Saved myself hundreds by repairing myself. As I mentioned before - it is very easy to replace and this part has held up well. No more leaks.

VERY economical buy and superior fit into our LG TROMM washer unit. This was a refresh of the module on a 18 year old unit. It's best to replace hot AND cold while you're in the machine. Works great.

My LG WM2455HG front loader was giving an "FE" Error Code whenever I would run a wash cycle of more than 20-30 minutes (aka Speed Wash). I researched the Error Code, and determined it could either be the Inlet Valves or the Water Level Sensor or the Sensor's Air Hose (If that hose is clogged with anything or torn open, it could artificially cause the same "FE" Error Code). After further research it seemed to me that my machine was having an issue with the inlet valves due to high water pressure. My water level sensor's air hose was clean and free of debris, and it wasn't torn or cracked anywhere. So I decided to focus on the Inlet Valves. I ran a long wash cycle with just the cold water, and determined that the "FE" code would still interrupt the wash cycle. So this led me to believe it was the Cold Water Inlet Valve. My original Hot Water Inlet Valve wasn't defective, but I decided to replace it at the same time as the Cold Water Inlet Valve was defective. I noticed the parts were exactly the same with exception to the filter screen located inside the threaded opening. The original part had a mesh steel screen with a rather large mesh opening compared to the new part that came with a plastic filter screen with much smaller holes in it. My water lines have relatively high water pressure (100-105psi) and I don't have a Water Pressure Reducing Valve on my main water line, so I believe this is what led to the premature demise of the Cold Water Inlet Valve. The smaller filter screen holes on the new inlet valves should also help reduce the incoming water pressure to a safer limit if you have high water pressure. Hopefully this small design change will increase the lifespan of the water inlet valves!

Replaced on our washer as the original one started leaking. Fit right in place - easy installation.

I noticed our washing machine was continuously filling with water and then draining. This process went on for hours before I noticed. When I went to the machine it had the error code "FE" (overflow error) on it. I turned it off, drained it, reset it, and tried to run the cycle again. It began doing the same thing, but this time it gave me the error code "FI" (Inlet error - not filling up with enough water). Did some quick research and found the issue was likely the cold water inlet valve was shot. I had the same exact, or very similar issue 5 years ago, and I bought a replacement cold water inlet value. I bought the machine in 2012, so it seems this part has a maximum lifespan of about 5-7 years. I'm on my 3rd one. This is why I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5, because they don't seem to last too long. Fortunately, it is a very easy fix, and relatively inexpensive as I'm sure an appliance repairman would have charged us hundreds of dollars to fix this.

Installs easily, tighter than the original, which would twist slightly while tightening on the water line. You probably already know how to access this to change it, but if not: 1. Unplug washer, turn off water supply and remove water hose from the cold inlet. 2. Remove the 2 screws located in the main washer body on the back-top of the machine that fasten the top to the main washer body. 3. slide the top back, then lift up and off. 4. Unplug the 3 electrical connectors from the old part 5. Using pliers, squeeze the hose clamp on one of the interior hoses and slide it back 6. Using pliers, lightly grip the hose where it is connected to the old part and give it a little twist 7. Pull the hose off of the old part (use your hand here. Pliers could damage the hose and cause further leaking) 8. On the new part, connect the hose to the same place it was removed from the old. 9. Repeat 5-8 for the remaining hoses. 10.From the back of the machine, remove the 2 screws on either side of the cold water inlet. 11. pull out the old part 12. put in the new part 13. From the back of the machine, replace the 2 screws on either side of the cold water inlet. 14. reconnect the 3 electrical connections. 15. reconnect the cold water inlet hose and turn the water supply back on 16. check for leaks 17. Plug the washer back in 18. Start a wash cycle and check for leaks. Once you are satisfied, stop the cycle. 19. Do the reverse of step 3 20. Do the reverse of step 2

All went well. Fit, works, and does not leak. Unlike some of the negative reviews the hose threads were English not metric and all fit fine. Exact replacement even though the newer part number was different from the original. See the side by side photo and the photo showing the original part number.