LG Valve 5221ER1003A and 5220FR2075L

While visually different from the original valve assembly in an LG WM3250H, this functions identically and is a drop-in replacement without any fitment or operating issues whatsoever. I cannot detect any difference in opening/closing noise between the original and this one. The valve has only been in service for about a month so I cannot comment on durability (the original valve in the machine lasted over 11 years before failure due to leakage.) I can readily recommend it.

This a perfect fit for my LG washer. The I replaced an original part that was leaking and installed this in 5 minutes, with no leaks. I've had this for a year and still working great.Quality is good; expect it to last for years to come.

Thanks for the reviews from R. Johnson and Kevin Boettcher on the water hammer issue. It did eliminate the water hammer problem of my LG WM3250Hwa, which is almost 10 years old. I bought this replacement for my LG leaking cold inlet valve. Open the top cover; you can see that the cold water inlet device has 3 valves. The most lateral one that controls most cold water loads has lots of rust, and has a slow dripping. It seems its rust started quite a while ago. The other 2 cold inlet valves remain a new look. It makes sense to me that the water hammer effect has a close correlation with this leaking.The water hammer is more than just a sound problem. It creates abruptly high pressure along the pipe and its connected device. My internet research showed that LG washing machine is infamous for its hammer sound and leaking valves, and reluctance to fix this problem. My WM3250 has a load cold water inlet hammer sound, and its hot water valve does not. And its hot water valve now still looks new.I took precautions to this hammer issue many years after the purchase by closing halfway of the cold water faucet and installing 2 water hammer arrestors for the cold inlet. 1 arrestor only works a bit, and 2 work well. 1 installed on the machine and 1 on the faucet. The 2 hammer arrestors have worked for 2 years, and I noticed the bangs coming back recently at the first few inlet shutoffs.I called the LG service, and no useful information was provided, and I prepared to buy a new one after the call. While searching for new machine, I found a video on YouTube about a hot water inlet valve replacement for a LG washing machine and learned how to open the top cover by unscrewing only 2 screws and sliding it back.Installation is easy and quick. I elevated the machine's height by putting anti vibration pads in order to slide in a water pan and easy access to the bottom, or put a flooding sensor. Let's see how long this valve and the hot valve can go.

Works great. Looks like the oem!

I have a 10 year old LG machine that has had water hammer issues for years. 3 years after I bought the machine our warranty covered replacing the valve. Unfortunately, the valve itself was defective in design and the water hammer came right back. I installed water hammer arrestors on the machine which worked for a couple years before the noise came back (they are a temporary fix). Recently I started getting water under the machine. Took the top off and noticed it was leaking from the cold inlet valve. I ordered this part since it is a different part number but is able to replace mine (5221ER1003A) per the description. I'm not sure if this part came out after my machine model (and other LG models) had all the issues with water hammering or not. I am hoping that it is an upgraded part for LG machines and the water hammering issue has been fixed on this design. Time will tell. Day 1- the washer is nice and quiet ! Will update if the noise comes back. This was a breeze to install. I did not youtube or anything.. it was quite intuitive.

This is not an LG factory OEM part but it is a perfect fit and function for the OEM part. It feels a bit flimsier than the original, but it is working as required for the past 5 months. Did not give it 5 stars as I do not know how long it will last vs. the OEM part.Give yourself about an hour from start to finish. Hardest part of the job is removing and re-attaching the spring clamp that attaches the rubber seal to the washer front panel. Amazon sells a tool for about $10. It is worth buying as it makes it so much easier and saves time and frustration.Search Amazon for:"Washing Machine Inner/Outer Spring Expansion Removal Tool, ,Suitable for LG and Samsung"

Very happy I was able to fix my LG washer so affordably. Repair is easy with a screwdriver and normal pair of pliers. I pulled my machine away from the wall but I didn’t know what was leaking when I started. Thought it would be the lower drain bellows but it appeared fine so I removed the top (2 screws on the back) and voila - water on top and under this valve. Super easy repair. Picture is what my bad one looked like. Watch a YouTube video -

Correct part. Shipped very fast which was extremely important. Easy install.