Washing Machine Valve Issue: Decreased Water Flow & Dislodged Metal Part (Photo Included)

Hello.

I have had a problem with the valve from the washing machine for some time. So far, the valve has been unused, always open, but at some point water began to enter the washing machine, so after each wash, the valve was turned off. Then there was a problem, because after each tightening the valve was tightened more tightly - less water got into the washing machine (smaller stream). Eventually, in order for the water to start flowing at all, you had to pull the tap tightly towards you until the water stopped flowing through it at all. Let me add that somewhere from the back of the valve tap a small metal horseshoe-shaped part fell out. I realize that it was something that was responsible for the "contact" between the tap and the right valve, but I have no idea how to go about it now, I don't even know how to take the tap off. Please help. I attach a photo of the valve.

We close the water tap in the house (apartment).



In the place marked with the arrow there should be a screw that you remove.

We take the knob off.

If the "little horseshoe-shaped metal part" has survived, it may be possible to repair the valve simply.

Thank you very much for your answer. I've tried it this way before, the thing is, the screw moves with the tap. Turning it to the right and to the left results in simply turning off the valve (by the way, is it normal for both sides to be "turned" position and unscrewed only in the middle?). Attempting to hold the hammer so that the screw does not rotate with it does not work - the screwdriver "drives" only the recess.

The interior looks something like this:



The screw is used to fix the handwheel. If it stuck, you can try to gently hit it with a hammer through a screwdriver, or use a WD40 type agent.

It is important to choose a screwdriver so as not to damage the screw.

In the worst case, you are left with a slight drilling of the screw head, disassembly of the insert and replacement with a new one. 30 min.

mmm55 wrote:

Attempting to hold the hammer so that the screw does not rotate with it does not work - the screwdriver "drives" only the recess.

Normally "it tarnished and the corrosion does its job. First of all, it's a good screwdriver, with the correct" blade "for the screw, and to make it easier, maybe" spray "the screw with some" looser ", penetrator (WD 40?), Wait some time and maybe let go ... :|

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mmm55 wrote:

Turning it to the right and to the left results in simply turning off the valve (by the way, is it normal for both sides to be "turned" position and unscrewed only in the middle?).

Maybe it's some kind of ball valve and the flow opening is 1/4 turn ...

The screw generally twists, but as I said - it only results in screwing-unscrewing-screwing the valve. This does not remove the screw. It doesn't seem like it stuck with the tap, because when I move it apart and towards myself (see the video), the screw stays in place, and yet anyway - when I turn the screw, the tap turns with it. Have I got confused, maybe it is some unknown technology from Gierkow?

mmm55 wrote:

this only results in a twist-unscrew-twist valve. This does not remove the screw. It does not seem to bake with a chanterelle either,

It did not burn with the tap, only on the thread in the valve stem, a good tool and (if you have not completely ruined the place for the screwdriver) it must unscrew ...
If the hook is holding the spindle on the spindle cutters, hold it with your hand so that it does not rotate while unscrewing, and unscrew the screw with a screwdriver, if the valve "rotates together with the screw (closes or opens) and has any resistance after turning it, tighten it together with the screw to this resistance (no unless it turns in a "circle", then hold the tap with your hand if it is still on the spindle) and unscrew, the thread is probably "normal" there, i.e. right and must unscrew ...

Repair the valve for PLN 15, you are probably kidding.
Man, buy a new valve from an fittings store or some castorama and replace it. For this some Teflon or tow. A tip top could use an extension so that the hose nut is not in this hole in the wall
One day a snake will shoot you and you will run in search of the main valve, because the horseshoe will fall out of it ...
Or call a plumber, you will pay maybe PLN 40.

mmm55 wrote:

and at some point water started entering the washing machine

Besides, you have a solenoid valve in your washing machine to replace.

mmm55 wrote:

Have I got confused, maybe it is some unknown technology from Gierkow?

There are no miracles here. The bolt just stuck to the head (pictured above).

mmm55 wrote:

The screw generally twists, but as I said - it only results in screwing-unscrewing-screwing the valve.

We turn counterclockwise. As soon as the valve opens (closes), try to turn it further so that the screw loosens (remember to close the main valve).

If your colleague has a drill or screwdriver, you can also drill the head of the screw with a small drill and tear it off.

In fact, it makes the most sense to call a professional. I do not have the right tools, and the screw is already finished. Thank you for all your help!