How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6327638 / W11168743 Hot Water Inlet Valve

Unplugged the washer. Turn off the water. Disconnect the water to the back of the washer. Take off the top back panel, 5 screws. Unscrewed the hot water valve and pulled it out. Disconnect the wire or power supply. Remember which side was up of the wires as you will have to plug the new one in. This was a slightly tough but I just needed to power through as I didn’t find a safety lock. Pull the value out. Insert the new valve and reverse the steps. I didn’t know this but it will take 2-3 minutes or more for the washing machine to start filling up with water after the repair if you have a self sensing washing machine. 

Replaced hot water control valve 

Replaced both hot and cold valves. 

Over the past month, I had noticed a small drip developing after running larger cycles. I looked around to get an idea of what the issue could potentially be and narrowed it down to one of the input water valves. I ordered both the cold and hot (just in case), but from playing with the shutoff valves, I was able to determine it was likely the cold water valve. I had previously ordered parts from AppliancePartsPros and their instructional videos are top notch. I ordered the part and had it within 2 days and followed the video. I was pretty familiar with my washer from replacing the gearcase 2 years ago, but this an incredibly easy job. I spent more time getting a bucket/towels/tools together than I did actually replacing the valve. 

Replaced both Cold & Hot water Inlet valves. Very quick & easy job. Thank you for the super quick shipping!!!! 

Replaced water inlet valves 

Ordered our Hot Water Inlet Valve and it was here the next day!!! 

Pulled the back to see if I could find the leak. Nothing was on the tub or the pump area. However there was water on the back lower left side. My girlfriend read on You Tube that the valves may have a leak. Pulled the upper back panel off and sure as heck, The hot water valve had calcium on it and the back plate was stained. Replaced the two items and no leaks. 

Replaced both valves,1/4” socket and wrench. Channel locks for hoses. Took twenty minutes, couldn’t have been easier. 

Ordered a new inlet valve and followed the video instructions and it went really well.