Customer Questions and Answers for Water Inlet Valve by Whirlpool

This valve controls the flow of water into the appliance. When energized, it opens to let the correct amount of water in; when de-energized, it closes to stop flow—restoring proper fill and dependable operation. What it does:

• Opens and closes to regulate incoming water during operation
• Helps maintain correct fill levels for cycles
• Common symptoms of a failing valve: no fill or slow fill, error codes related to water supply, dripping/leaks from the valve area, or humming/clicking with little to no water flow

• 1 valve assembly

• Disconnect power and shut off the water supply before servicing
• Place a towel to catch residual water and relieve line pressure
• Label and transfer hoses/wires one at a time; reuse existing hardware/fittings
• Restore water and power, then check all connections for leaks and run a test cycle