How to Clean a Washing Machine Inlet Screen: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures

Get better water flow to your washing machine by cleaning sediment and mineral deposits from hot and cold water inlet screens. Read an overview on how to clean a washing machine inlet screen.
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How to Clean a Washing Machine Inlet Screen-Step 1
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1. Turn off the hot and cold water supplies and disconnect the hoses. Use a pair of needle-nose pliers to gently remove the screens for cleaning.

If your screens are cemented in place by mineral deposits, you may not be able to remove them without damage. A new pair of screens will cost about $5 at an appliance parts store. Clean the screens with running water or blow out debris with an air compressor. You may have to pick and scrape away stubborn particles with autility knife.

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