Hi there,

I have a Hoover washing machine (200M heavy duty 4.0kg, model type
MP02) that takes about 2 hours to fill these days! I checked the water
pressure from the taps and it is normal high pressure, but somewhere
along the line there must be a blockage and the water just drips out
when filling up the machine.

I took the lid off and noticed 2 parts (one for the ho****er and one
for the cold water) and am assuming its these that are causing the
problem? Any instructions appreciated on what I should do?

thanks - matt

"Matt" wrote in message
om...
Hi there,

I have a Hoover washing machine (200M heavy duty 4.0kg, model type
MP02) that takes about 2 hours to fill these days! I checked the water
pressure from the taps and it is normal high pressure, but somewhere
along the line there must be a blockage and the water just drips out
when filling up the machine.

I took the lid off and noticed 2 parts (one for the ho****er and one
for the cold water) and am assuming its these that are causing the
problem? Any instructions appreciated on what I should do?

thanks - matt


Most likely the solenoid valves. They are cheap to buy, around two or three
pounds each, and very easy to replace. BUT!!! REMEMBER TO TURN ALL THE
ELECTRIC SUPPLY AND WATER OFF to the machine before attempting to replace
them.


---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 01/11/04

"Matt" wrote in message
om...
Hi there,

I have a Hoover washing machine (200M heavy duty 4.0kg, model type
MP02) that takes about 2 hours to fill these days! I checked the water
pressure from the taps and it is normal high pressure, but somewhere
along the line there must be a blockage and the water just drips out
when filling up the machine.

I took the lid off and noticed 2 parts (one for the ho****er and one
for the cold water) and am assuming its these that are causing the
problem? Any instructions appreciated on what I should do?

thanks - matt

Have you taken the hoses off at both ends, sometimes they have a small
plastic filter fitted in the ends, also look in the inlet of the valve for a
filter. If these get blocked this could cause your problem.

Peter

thanks for your post, do you know of a website that gives instructions
on how to replace these valves?

"BigWallop" wrote in message . uk...
"Matt" wrote in message
om...
Hi there,

I have a Hoover washing machine (200M heavy duty 4.0kg, model type
MP02) that takes about 2 hours to fill these days! I checked the water
pressure from the taps and it is normal high pressure, but somewhere
along the line there must be a blockage and the water just drips out
when filling up the machine.

I took the lid off and noticed 2 parts (one for the ho****er and one
for the cold water) and am assuming its these that are causing the
problem? Any instructions appreciated on what I should do?

thanks - matt


Most likely the solenoid valves. They are cheap to buy, around two or three
pounds each, and very easy to replace. BUT!!! REMEMBER TO TURN ALL THE
ELECTRIC SUPPLY AND WATER OFF to the machine before attempting to replace
them.


---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 01/11/04

"Matt" wrote in message
om...
thanks for your post, do you know of a website that gives instructions
on how to replace these valves?


They are easily replaced by removing the screws or clips that hold them
against the machine casing. It isn't rocket science really. You take the
screws out, or remove the spring clips, and they drop out.

You're looking for something like these:

http://www.giplindia.com/water_valve.htm

that attach to the water inlet hoses.

Make sure the water and electricity are off before you even open the machine
casing.