The Water Inlet Valve is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This valve controls the flow of water into the washer, allowing it to fill with the correct amount of water during the wash and rinse cycles.
Over time, the water inlet valve can become clogged with debris, develop electrical issues, or wear out, leading to problems with the water flow. Causes of a bad water inlet valve include mineral buildup from hard water, internal component failure, or damage to the valve body.
Symptoms of a bad water inlet valve include:
- The washing machine not filling with water
- Slow or insufficient water flow into the washer
- The washer filling with water when it should not
- Unusual noises during the filling process
- Leaks around the valve area
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
The cold water side of the water valve on the washer was leaking into the tub after the machine had shut down Carlos P. • Okeechobee , FL • November 17, 2014
Ordered the valve body from Appliance Parts Pro. It was very easy to find the part on their website. Ordering was simple. The part actually got here the next day. I received an email about 2 hours after I received the part that contained the tracking number. That is what is known as quick and reliable service. Part was a little hard to replace since I have big hands. There are 2 metal screws that hold the valve body to the washer that are in a small confined area. Unless you want to dismantle...
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