Why will my washing machine not fill with water?

I have a top load washer and it will only fill with about an inch of water, what could be the problem?Why will my washing machine not fill with water?
Hello Natalie,


Your problem might be the same mine was.


1. Turn off both water faucets


2. Carefully remove the hoses (one at a time)


3. Remove and clean the screens at both ends


4. Re-attach the hoses


5. Turn on the water


-----And you should be back in business-----Why will my washing machine not fill with water?
RoeB was on a roll, until he told you to call a repairman.


This is the proceedure that I would use - Swap back and forth


from hot to cold and see if the problem is just on one side.


If so, or not - remove the hoses at the machine and turn on the water valve and see if the water flows like it should. If it doesnt, then you know your problem is not at the washer, but


maybe the screens in the hoses at the water valves - just remove them. If the water flows well, aim the water into the valve inlets and flush them out. If they have screens, you can


replace them or just remove them. Its doubtfull that you would have the same problem on both sides, but possible. So, if


this doesnt work - replace the water solenoid valves. Not too


complicated and if so, then you will have to call for service


if you dont have a friend to help you. Next time give the brand


and go to http://appliancequickfix.com/ in case you need to know how to get at the valves. Good Luck !
in the supply hoses that send water in the machine are usually cone shaped filters. they can be at eithor end but usually at the supply origin turn off supply remove hose both ends to be sure and check to see if they are clogedwith rust sand or sediment
If it is very slow to fill to this level it is probably restriction in the water line or water valve. Try selecting warm water and see if water flows into tub as it should. If so this means your cold water or hot water line is plugged (or valve is plugged or not working properly). If this is the problem, remove the hoses clean both filters at the shut off valve and the one in the washing machine. If this does not cure problem you may have bad water solenoid. Also you could have a bad water level switch..Both of these problems should be turned over to a repairman unless you good mechanical skills