Customer Questions and Answers for Water Inlet Valve (Cold, Washer) by Whirlpool

This cold water inlet valve is the solenoid-operated valve that opens to let cold water into your washer during fill and closes to stop flow. Replacing it restores proper fill speed and helps prevent off-cycle drips.

• Regulates cold-side water flow into the washer during fill and rinse cycles
• Opens when energized by the control; closes to stop water between cycles
• Common signs of failure: no cold fill, slow fill, or dripping into the tub
• May trigger fill/temperature errors or cause a loud hum with little/no water flow

• Disconnect power and shut off the household water supply before servicing
• Place a towel or pan to catch residual water and relieve line pressure
• Label and transfer hoses and wire connectors one-for-one to the new valve
• Inspect/clean inlet screens and flush lines; check for leaks after a test fill