Washing machine not filling with water: causes and fixes

In short: When a washing machine does not fill with water, check the tap and the inlet hose, then the small filter screen where the hose connects, which gets blocked with limescale and sand. If water flows normally at the tap and the screen is clean, the cause is the inlet valve or the pressure switch.

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Common causes

The tap is closed or the water pressure is too low.
The inlet hose is kinked.
The filter screen at the water inlet is blocked.
The inlet valve is faulty.
The pressure switch (water level sensor) or the control board is faulty.

What you can check yourself

Check that the tap is fully open and that there is water in the house.
Turn off the tap, unscrew the hose from the machine and clean the screen.
Check that the hose is not kinked behind the machine.

For your safety, unplug the machine before any check and do not open the cabinet.

When to call a technician

We replace the inlet valve or the pressure switch at your home. The repair usually takes less than an hour.

Related error codes

Samsung 4E/4C, LG IE, Bosch/Siemens E17/F17, Electrolux/Zanussi E10/E11. Details on the error codes page.

Last updated: 2026-10-06. Written by the technicians of Reparații Mașini de Spălat București, with over 20 years of experience.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my washing machine not filling with water?

When a washing machine does not fill with water, check the tap and the inlet hose, then the small filter screen where the hose connects, which gets blocked with limescale and sand. If water flows normally at the tap and the screen is clean, the cause is the inlet valve or the pressure switch.

What can I check myself?

Check that the tap is fully open and that there is water in the house. Turn off the tap, unscrew the hose from the machine and clean the screen. Check that the hose is not kinked behind the machine.

When should I call a technician?

We replace the inlet valve or the pressure switch at your home. The repair usually takes less than an hour.

How much does the repair cost?

The call-out and diagnosis at your home cost €20 / 100 lei, but if you accept the repair you do not pay for them. The price of the repair depends on the fault and the part needed; the technician tells you after the diagnosis, before starting any work. If you do not agree, the repair is not done.

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