Customer Questions and Answers for Inlet Valve by Whirlpool

The Inlet Valve is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This valve is critical for controlling the flow of water into the washing machine, ensuring that the right amount of water is supplied for various washing cycles. It consists of solenoids that open and close to allow hot and cold water to enter the wash tub at the appropriate times, according to the selected wash settings.

Symptoms of a failing Inlet Valve include:

• The washing machine not filling with water at the start of a cycle
• Water entering the machine slowly or intermittently
• The machine overfilling or underfilling
• Unusual noises coming from the valve area during the filling stage
• Leakage around the valve

Causes of a bad inlet valve can include mineral deposits from hard water which can clog or block the valve, wear and tear on the solenoids over time leading to failure to open or close properly, and electrical failures that affect the operation of the solenoids.

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.