Amana Washer error code
Amana Washer Error LO-FL-4
Low Flow of Water
Low Flow of Water
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Unplug the washer from the power outlet and
Unplug the washer from the power outlet and turn off both the hot and cold water supplies.
- 2Place a towel behind the washer to catch
Place a towel behind the washer to catch any residual water and carefully disconnect the hot and cold water hoses from the back of the machine.
- 3Remove the screws holding the top panel of
Remove the screws holding the top panel of the washer in place and slide the panel off to access the water inlet valve.
A quick explanation
What does LO-FL-4 mean?
Low Flow of Water
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How to fix Amana washer error LO-FL-4
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
- 1
Unplug the washer from the power outlet and
Unplug the washer from the power outlet and turn off both the hot and cold water supplies.
- 2
Place a towel behind the washer to catch
Place a towel behind the washer to catch any residual water and carefully disconnect the hot and cold water hoses from the back of the machine.
- 3
Remove the screws holding the top panel of
Remove the screws holding the top panel of the washer in place and slide the panel off to access the water inlet valve.
- 4
Take note of the wire harness connections and
Take note of the wire harness connections and then disconnect them from the valve solenoids.
- 5
Remove the screws securing the old water inlet
Remove the screws securing the old water inlet valve to the washer's frame and lift it out.
- 6
Install the new water inlet valve (Part W11210459),
Install the new water inlet valve (Part W11210459), making sure to secure it with the mounting screws.
- 7
Reconnect the wire harnesses to the new valve,
Reconnect the wire harnesses to the new valve, reattach the water hoses securely, and turn the water supply back on before plugging the washer in and testing.
- 8
Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes,
Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
Read the additional checks from the current guide
How to Fix LO FL Error (Step-by-Step) Unplug the washer from the power outlet and turn off both the hot and cold water supplies.Place a towel behind the washer to catch any residual water and carefully disconnect the hot and cold water hoses from the back of the machine.Remove the screws holding the top panel of the washer in place and slide the panel off to access the water inlet valve.Take note of the wire harness connections and then disconnect them from the valve solenoids.Remove the screws securing the old water inlet valve to the washer's frame and lift it out.Install the new water inlet valve (Part W11210459), making sure to secure it with the mounting screws.Reconnect the wire harnesses to the new valve, reattach the water hoses securely, and turn the water supply back on before plugging the washer in and testing.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on. Still Not Working? If the replacement part didn't fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
Recommended part
Recommended part for this error code
Part listed in the current guide
OEM candidate: W11210459
Price noted in the current guide: $67-$75
Why this part is shown: It is associated with Amana Washer error LO-FL-4 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.
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- Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
- Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
- Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.
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