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Bathroom & Personal Care Mesh · IEC 60456 / IEC 61770 · Application guide

What Is Washing Machine Inlet Hose Filter Used For?

A domed stainless steel mesh inlet filter screen being removed with pliers from the water inlet valve

Washing Machine Inlet Hose Filter is used primarily for protecting the inlet solenoid valves of washing machines and dishwashers from sand, rust flakes and plumbing debris. This page lists the industries and assemblies where it is specified, the selection criteria that matter for each application, handling and installation practice, and the cases where a different mesh, screen or filter type is the correct choice. It is supplied to IEC 60456 / IEC 61770.

Typical Applications for Washing Machine Inlet Hose Filter

Where Washing Machine Inlet Hose Filter is specified and bought:

  • Laundry appliance OEMs: domed inlet screens in water valves.
  • Appliance repair: replacing torn or blocked screens.
  • Laundromats & hotels: service kits for many machines.
  • Dishwasher OEMs: the same G 3/4 inlet format.

How to Specify Washing Machine Inlet Hose Filter for Your Application

  • Thread: G 3/4 garden-hose thread.
  • Mesh: 30-mesh standard; 60-mesh where the supply carries fine sand.
  • Shape: A domed cup gives more filter area than a flat disc and clogs more slowly.
  • Standard: Quote IEC 60456 / IEC 61770 and the size designation from the table on the product page, plus any value you changed in the technical drawing.

Handling & Installation Practice

  • Close both taps before unscrewing the hoses.
  • Ease the screen out with fine pliers; do not dig at the mesh.

Common Selection Mistakes with Washing Machine Inlet Hose Filter

  • Ignoring slow-fill error codes until the valve fails.
  • Pressing a flat screen into a cup-shaped seat, where it leaks around the edge.

Where Washing Machine Inlet Hose Filter Is Not the Right Choice

Not a softener or a sediment cartridge for very dirty well water.

If This Construction Is Not the Right Fit

Closely related mesh types for the same duty — compare open area, aperture range and cleanability before you commit.

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Technical Drawing

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Specification
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Dimensions & Specifications (IEC 60456 / IEC 61770)

SizeOuter diameter (mm)Length (mm)MeshMicron rating (u00b5m)Shape
G 3/4 cone191230-Mesh SS304547Domed cup
G 3/4 fine191260-Mesh SS304233Domed cup
Valve body 16161040-Mesh SS304385Flat + rim

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washing Machine Inlet Hose Filter used for?

Protecting the inlet solenoid valves of washing machines and dishwashers from sand, rust flakes and plumbing debris.

Why does my washing machine take long to fill?

Blocked inlet screens are the most common cause.

Where are the washing machine inlet filters?

Inside the valve inlets where the hoses connect.

Can I run a washer without the inlet screens?

Not recommended — debris will damage the valve.

Can I get a quote for Washing Machine Inlet Hose Filter to my own drawing?

Yes. Set the size and any custom value in the technical drawing on the product page and send it with the quote form; we reply within one business day.