Watts EDP0004640 IntelliFlow Automatic Washing Machine Shut Off Valve
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Watts EDP0004640 IntelliFlow Automatic Washing Machine Shut Off Valve
Customer Review: Good product but fragile electronics
Summary: 3 Stars
I have had two of these devices over the past two years. Installation is relatively easy, though you have to be careful to measure pipe lengths accurately -- as one would expect. The product works exactly as advertised.
My issue is that both of mine have failed electrically -- one occurred following a thunderstorm (though nothing else in the house failed), and one just out of the blue.
The second unit failed at 11 months, 15 days -- and Watts refunded the purchase price gracefully.
I will put a third unit in -- my laundry room is "convenient" on the second floor -- but a disaster just waiting to happen. At least I do not have teenagers loading up the washer until it overflows any more!
Customer Review: when it works it works, when it doesn't - BIG PROBLEMS
Summary: 3 Stars
My IntelliFlow worked perfectly for 5 years but just conked out. Won't let hot water through. Cold water gets to the washer but no hot water. I removed the unit only to discover that the supplied fittings are not the standard 1/2" or 3/4" sizes for washer hookup! This is requiring me to call a plumber who has access to specialty supply houses (neither Depot nor Lowe's carry the fittings needed for me to hook up my washer, bypassing the Intelliflow!). Major pain in the xxx!Customer Review: Alternative Found
Summary: 2 Stars
With so many negitive reviews on this product I was not going to but. Doing a little research I found what I think is an alternative to this product. FloodStop has motorized ball valves with brass outlets. It does not with in conjunction with the washer as this product does. They also have similar products for hot water heaters.
Control floods from broken washer hoses or leaks from washing machines . Only an automatic water sensor activated water shut off valve can save you from extensive water damage. The Floodstop is a single appliance automatic water shut-off system named by Readers Digest as one of the best 100 new products of 2004. The Flood Stop FS3/4H for washing machines has twin 3/4 inch hose threaded motorized ball valves with brass outlets.
Hope this helps.
Customer Review: Don't use it with a newer High Efficiency front loader
Summary: 2 Stars
My new Kenmore front loader has two cycles that cause the IntelliFlow to time out (Heavy Duty and Whitest Whites). If the cycle lasts too long, the device thinks the water has remained open too long and closes the valve. The washer is trying to do the final rinse cycle, but cannot obtain water. Because the washer is electronic, there's no way to just turn everything off, unplug the Intelliflow, and restart at the same point in the wash cycle (once turned off the washer must resume from start). The Watts people's workarounds do not help either. I'm trying to decide whether to have the plumber remove it or just settle for dingy clothes.Customer Review: Failed like many others
Summary: 2 Stars
Like other reviews, the product worked great for about 2 years then stopped. It doesn't seem to sense that there is a current draw from the washing machine and therefore it won't open up the solenoid valves to allow water in. I took it off so we could do the laundry. Not sure what I'm going to do next.