Washer takes too long to fill or does not fill with enough water; cycles extend significantly.

Safety First: Unplug the washer and turn off water supply before disconnecting hoses.

Step-by-step checks:

• Check household pressure: Open nearby faucets to confirm strong water flow.
• Inspect hoses: Disconnect the hot and cold hoses from the washer and check for kinks or internal collapse. Replace if needed.
• Clean inlet screens: Look inside the valve inlets on the washer for sediment screens. Gently clean them with a soft brush; do not puncture.
• Test fill: Reconnect hoses, turn on water, and run a fill cycle. If fill is still slow, the inlet valve may be failing.

When to replace: Replace the water inlet valve assembly if cleaning screens and ensuring good pressure do not restore normal fill speed.