The Water Inlet Valve Assembly is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool washing machines. It is responsible for controlling the flow of water into the washer during fill cycles. A faulty valve assembly can cause issues such as abnormal sounds, reduced or no water flow, or leaks.
Symptoms of a bad water inlet valve include:
- The washer not filling or partially filling with water
- Odd noises coming from the valve area during fill cycles
- Water continuously running into the washer even when not in use
- Leaks around or below the valve area
Causes of a bad water inlet valve can include mineral buildup restricting water flow, worn internal components allowing unintended water passage, or damage from fluctuations in water pressure over time.
Note: If hose clamps are rusted order 4 of WP285655.
This OEM part is compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.