The Water Inlet Valve is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This part controls the flow of water into the washer during the fill cycles. The valve opens to allow water to enter the tub and then closes once the desired water level is reached, ensuring the proper amount of water is used for washing.
Causes of a bad water inlet valve can include mineral deposits and sediment buildup, electrical issues such as faulty solenoids, or wear and tear from frequent use.
Symptoms of a bad water inlet valve include:
- The washer not filling with water
- The washer filling slowly or not stopping filling
- Leaks from the valve area
- Inconsistent water levels during cycles
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Potential series changes might cause the valve to be part number 12002158. Make sure to verify your model number for the correct part.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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Will not stop filling with water
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No hot or cold water
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Washer machine water dripping into tank when off and timer would stop on regular cycle after a wash and would not go any further to spin or rinse Victor F. • San Antonio , TX • March 14, 2015
Appliance Parts Pros I've used in the past and will continue to use, now they have a video showing step by step how to change the part your going to purchase, video also explains what the part does and symptoms of bad existing parts like mine.
Washer machine was dripping water into tank when not in use, it was the water inlet valve. I purchased on a Sunday and it arrived with our mailman on Wednesday. I watched the repair video one more time and changed it out. When you unhook hoses to remove...
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