5220FR2075B Genuine 3 Way Inlet Valve for LG Washing Machines, Triple Outlet Water Inlet Valve, LG Washer Dispenser Fill Valve

This is LG's genuine three-way inlet valve, part 5220FR2075B, for LG washing machines. A three-way valve takes water from the tap through one inlet and sends it out through three outlets, each opened by its own coil, so the washer can route water to different parts of the detergent drawer. No models are on file for this number, so check the label on your old valve before ordering.

Detergent or softener left in the LG drawer? Check the 3 way valve

Because each outlet on a three-way valve feeds a different path, a single failed coil can cause oddly specific problems. You might find powder or liquid left behind in one section of the dispenser, softener that never gets used, or a fill that stops partway through the cycle. If the whole valve fails, the washer won't fill at all and will usually show a fill error. A valve that sticks open can let water into the drawer when the machine is off. Testing each coil with a multimeter will point to the culprit.

Part details

• Genuine LG part 5220FR2075B
• Three-way inlet valve with three outlets
• Each outlet switched by its own coil
• Feeds water to the detergent dispenser sections

Swapping a three-way valve

Isolate power at the wall and close the tap. Label each small hose before you pull it off the valve, as mixing them up sends water to the wrong dispenser section. Transfer the wiring one coil at a time from the old valve to the new one. Fit the inlet hose with a new washer if the old one is flattened, then test fill on a few different programs.

Questions about this part

How do I test a three-way inlet valve?

With the washer unplugged, check each coil with a multimeter on the resistance setting. A coil that reads open circuit has failed. If all coils read normally, look for debris in the filter screen at the inlet before blaming the valve.