Customer Questions and Answers for Water Inlet Valve (Dishwasher) by Whirlpool

This water inlet valve regulates the flow of household water into the dishwasher at the start of each cycle. Replacing a weak, clogged, or leaking valve restores proper fill level for reliable performance and helps prevent leaks or fill errors.

• Opens to allow the correct amount of water into the tub; closes to stop the fill
• Common fix for dishwasher not filling or taking too long to fill
• Can resolve low water level that leads to poor cleaning results
• May stop water from seeping into the tub when the dishwasher is off
• Replace if the valve body leaks or the inlet screen is damaged/clogged

• Disconnect power and turn off the dishwasher's water supply before servicing
• Access the valve behind the lower toe/kick panel; place a towel to catch residual water
• Note wire and hose positions and move them to the new valve one-for-one
• Restore water and power, then run a fill to check for leaks and proper operation