8581325188473 Genuine 3 Way Inlet Valve with Flowmeter for Electrolux Washing Machines EWW12832

Part 8581325188473 is a genuine Electrolux 3 way water inlet valve with a built-in flowmeter, listed for the EWW12832. The flowmeter measures how much water passes through, so the control knows how much has gone in. This valve is also referenced as 4055680138, 132518830 and 8588087104291, so check the number on your old valve against any of these before ordering.

Electrolux washer fill problems and the inlet valve

The three outlets on this valve route water to different parts of the detergent drawer, while the flowmeter keeps count of the total. If one coil fails, part of the wash may miss out on water, leaving detergent or softener sitting in the drawer. A valve that won't open at all stops the cycle with a fill error, while one stuck partly open keeps water seeping in. A faulty flowmeter can lead to wrong fill amounts or a cycle that won't move past the fill.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux part 8581325188473
• 3 way inlet valve with built-in flowmeter
• Cross references 4055680138, 132518830 and 8588087104291
• Listed for the Electrolux EWW12832

Fitting the 3 way valve

Switch the washer off at the wall and turn off the tap. Unscrew the inlet hose, then remove the top panel to reach the valve. Note the flowmeter connection as well as the coil terminals, and photograph the three internal hoses before disconnecting anything. Fit the new valve, reconnect each hose and plug to its matching outlet, open the tap and run a short wash to check for leaks.

Questions about this part

What's the difference between 8581325188473 and 8588087104291?

Both numbers point to the same 3 way valve with flowmeter, and both cross reference 4055680138 and 132518830. Either suits the EWW12832. If your old valve shows one of these numbers, this is the right replacement.