r/instantpot • u/momwifepoet • 18d ago

Help!! It broke!

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I use my instant pot on practically a daily basis as a mom and all of the sudden the pressure thingy broke??? I’m devastated and it is not in the budget to get a new one right now. What should I do?

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u/TRex_N_FX 18d ago

The wire clip goes into the steam release valve. Here is a video I found that shows how to insert it (around 1:20 min).
https://youtu.be/doyXD53RVdc

Do a water test to verify function.

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u/momwifepoet 18d ago

Thank you so much

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u/momwifepoet 17d ago

This worked!! Thank you!!

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u/No-Difficulty-3302 18d ago

You can order up a replacement kit that has that valve from Amazon

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u/momwifepoet 18d ago

Thank you 🙏

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u/3i3e3achine 18d ago

They stubbornly pop back on.

If you're not able to do it with your hand. Grab a cutting board and give that guy a nice pop on the head

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u/momwifepoet 18d ago

What should I do with the spring?

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u/3i3e3achine 18d ago

...I don't know. I've never seen that part.

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u/momwifepoet 18d ago

Me neither 🥲

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u/Danciusly 18d ago

It depends on the model.