A2C-WB, IntelliFlow Automatic Washing Machine Water Shutoff Valve w/ Leak Sensor

My son just bought a house with a closet laundry alcove on the 2nd floor. It does NOT have an emergency overflow drain! This is the best alternative. I installed along with quarter-turn shutoffs within reach in case the automatic shutoff malfunctioned. I chose to connect using female adapters so I didn't put heat anywhere near the shutoff unit, although it's possible to unthread the brass leads from the plastic valves and solder supply pipe directly to the leads. Why not 5-stars? My son's new unitized GE washer-dryer is apparently one of the models that draws enough constant current to cause the valves to be open all of the time, rather than shutting down each time the washer cycle ends. Plus the washer-dryer has a single electrical cord, so that when the gas dryer is running the auto valve senses current flow for the drum motor and thus the valves are open for the entire dryer cycle as well. Still, the unit is invaluable simply for the moisture detector that lies in the pan and will command the valves to close whenever a leak is sensed. So what some consider the backup mode is actually serving as the primary for us. By the way, Watts tech support is very helpful and explained that the electronics actually have a 15-minute timer that activates when current is sensed, so the valves would be open for as much as 15 minutes after the washer finishes its cycle. Thus even if our son's washer-dryer didn't have a constant current draw keeping the valves always open, the valves wouldn't close immediately after the washer finishes. This subtlety is not in the installation literature that came with the unit and can mislead the user into thinking the automatic cycle shutoff is working quite right.

We install the Watts Intelliflow in every home we build. The alternative of building a curbed /tile basin is silly and costly compared to this device. Not to mention the tile basin is a collector of dirt, dust, etc.

For starters I wish they would have a list of washers that work with the valve as I needed to add an IntelliTimer which was needed because my washer was too efficient and the circuitry didn't draw enough electricity to turn the valve on and off. Over the last 8 years I have had to replace both the IntelliFlow Automatic Shut Off Valve and IntelliTimer twice, $660 over that timeframe, if I needed a plumber that would have been another expense. I am waiting on a new washer to be delivered and will see if the valve works without the IntelliTimer, regardless if the unit needs to be replace I will be swapping it out for a hand shutoff.

It is great leaving home knowing if it leaks it will shut off the water

Over the past couple of years I have installed around 30 of these in High-rise condo's and homes. I highly recommend them with a small stainless steel washing machine pan. I have had very few problems with the number of units I have installed and the couple I did have a problem with, the factory replaced the part right away. The protection they provide is priceless.

Great product! I use it every home that I build.

This device is the only washer connection we use in the homes we build and remodel. It is worth the extra money in peace of mind alone!

Be aware that you need to solder the connections, the threading in the connection is only for the plastic nut to hold the valve to theocracy.

I bought this for a second floor washing machine. After 3 years the solenoid on the cold side has failed-so no cold water passes through to washer. There is no sediment-it simply failed. For this kind of money I would expect it to be reliable for many more years than 3.

Great product and elimantes teh need for washer pans which are always too small for teh newer model washers on today's market!