Washer won't start after shutting off main water valve

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Jul 18, 2012, 06:04 AM

Washer won't start after shutting off main water valve

We shut off the main water valve to replace a toilet. When we opened the main valve everything worked fine. Today I went to start my washer and it popped because there must have been an air pocket in there. The washer will not start anymore, it just humms but no water comes in.
What do I do to fix it?

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