Skip to Content
  • time delivery images 2 Day Quick Delivery!
  • box-refresh images 365 Day Return Policy!
  • lovely images 15 million satisfied customers
  • boxes images Over 2.1 Million Parts In Stock
  • headphone imagesFree Tech Support!
  • google images Google Trusted Store

Customer Questions and Answers for Water Inlet Valve Assembly by Whirlpool

Best Seller
Manufacturer Part
4.89 (64)
By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18027165
Manufacturer Part Number: WP3979346

The Water Inlet Valve Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines.  This part controls the flow of water into the appliance during the fill cycle. This assembly consists of a valve that opens and closes to allow water from the household supply to enter the washing machine at the right times and in the correct amounts, depending on the selected wash cycle and water temperature settings.  

Causes of a bad water inlet valve can include sediment buildup, which restricts water flow, wear and tear that impairs the valve's operation, or electrical issues that prevent the valve from opening or closing properly.

Symptoms of a bad Water Inlet Valve Assembly include:

  • The washing machine not filling with water
  • Water filling too slowly or overflowing
  • Unusual noises during the fill cycle
  • Water not reaching the desired temperature

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

More
$53.27
Compare At:
$67.03
You Save:
$13.76

IN STOCK
Ships Monday Guaranteed
Add to Cart

Questions & Answers

For Whirlpool Water Inlet Valve Assembly (Part Number: OEM18027165)

1 Answer

Hello Shug, The thermistor on the water valve monitors the water temperature for the wash water so the proper water temperature will be injected into the tub for a proper wash result. The pressure switch has to have power to it all the time so it can pass the voltage to start the wash cycle. If the power were discontinued to the pressure switch when the unit filled, it would shut down at that point.

Read More...

1 Answer

Hello Dion. In most cases it is the temp switch WPW10184148. However, the thermistor on the valve can cause the problem as well. Now, this unit will not change based on the selection. It will change when it deems it is needed through the temp switch.

Read More...

1 Answer

Hello Trevor. It is a little hard to see in the picture but the is a hookup for the thermistor on the new valve. Part# WP3979346 is the correct valve for your model.

Read More...
Rich for Model Number WTW5600SQ0

I'm not getting hot water into the machine during fill up. I cycle the temperature switch from cold, cool, warm and hot a few times and I get hot water but at a slower rate than the cold. It cycles from hot to cold during fill up with the pressure much greater when the cold water comes into the machine. I checked the resistance on the water inlet valves and I'm getting 1,000 ohms on each and I understand that means they are working normally. Do you think the problem is the valves are faulty, screen clogged or is it the water temperature switch.

1 Answer

Hello Rich, The first suspect is the mechanical workings of the water inlet valve. If it opens once in a while, but only lets part of the water pressure though, as long as the water pressure to that hose is good, the valve WP3979346 has most likely failed. The only way I would suspect the screens to be blocked is if a water heater has been changed recently or there has been another water heater issue.

Read More...

1 Answer

Hello Bobby. If both the hot and cold are working, it sounds like the temp switch WP8564139 may be bad and need to be replaced on the unit.

Read More...

1 Answer

Yvonne, You'll need to check the wiring harness W10121436 and the connections to the fill valve WP3979346, especially where the harness passes between the washer top panel and the rear panel. Make sure the harness is inserted through the cut out in the top, and not pinched between the top and the rear panel.

Read More...

Have questions? Ask our pros!

Contact us in a way that is convenient for you

Call us 1-877-477-7278
Need Help? Chat with a Pro
Or ask a question by filling in the form

Share your thoughts with other customers

Ask a Question
  • boxes images Over 2.1 Million Parts In Stock
  • time delivery images 2 Day Quick Delivery!
  • box-refresh images 365 Day Return Policy!
  • headphone imagesFree Tech Support!
  • google images Google Trusted Store