Quick diagnosis
What this code is telling you
Most likely trigger
Home supply valves closed
Recommended replacement
Water Inlet Valve Assembly
Diagnostic path
4 ordered checks
Part fit
Exact model number required
Safety first
Before opening the appliance
Unplug the appliance before removing panels or testing internal components. Do not bypass safety switches or live-test high-voltage, gas, refrigerant, or combustion components unless you are qualified to do so.
Read the full safety disclaimerRoot cause
Why the control reported this error
The washer sets this code when its control cannot confirm the expected wash-cycle condition. Start by ruling out home supply valves closed. clogged inlet screens and faulty water inlet valve solenoid can create the same feedback, so confirm the failure before replacing water Inlet Valve Assembly.
Symptoms
What you may notice
- ✓Washer fill stops prematurely
- ✓E22 flashes on display
- ✓Low water inside drum
Possible causes
Check the most likely causes first
- 1
Home supply valves closed
Start here when it matches your symptoms.
- 2
Clogged inlet screens
- 3
Faulty water inlet valve solenoid
- 4
Pressure switch tube pinched
Diagnostic sequence
Work through these checks in order
Stop when you find the fault. Do not perform a step that requires skills or live testing you are not qualified to do.
- 1
Check 1
Confirm home water shutoff valves are turned completely open.
- 2
Check 2
Clean mesh filter screens located at water inlet valve connections.
- 3
Check 3
Disconnect electrical power before opening panels. Inspect pressure switch air tube for kinks, water blockages, or cuts.
- 4
Check 4
Disconnect electrical power before opening panels. Replace dual water valve assembly if electrical solenoids fail continuity tests.
Replacement part reference
Water Inlet Valve Assembly
Exact OEM part number
Model number required
Fitment note
The exact OEM part number varies by model and production revision. Verify the complete model number before ordering.
Verify the appliance model before ordering.
Manufacturers can use different parts under the same error code across model families and production revisions.
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Common questions
Quick answers for this fault
What should I check first for E22?
Start with home supply valves closed. If that checks out, continue through the diagnostic sequence above rather than replacing a part based on the code alone.
Does E22 always mean Water Inlet Valve Assembly is bad?
No. An error code identifies the condition the control detected, not a guaranteed failed part. Confirm the likely causes and wiring first. The exact OEM part number varies by model and production revision. Verify the complete model number before ordering.
When should I stop troubleshooting E22 myself?
Stop if the next step requires live electrical testing, sealed-system work, gas or combustion service, or any procedure outside your training. Unplug the appliance before removing panels or testing internal components. Do not bypass safety switches or live-test high-voltage, gas, refrigerant, or combustion components unless you are qualified to do so.
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