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Customer Questions and Answers for Water Inlet Flow Meter by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18045138
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10110225

The Water Inlet Flow Meter is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. It is responsible for monitoring and regulating the flow of water entering the washing machine during the fill cycle, ensuring the correct amount of water is added for efficient and effective cleaning.

Causes of a faulty Water Inlet Flow Meter include sediment buildup, physical damage, or electrical issues with the meter's sensors or connections.  

Symptoms of a bad Water Inlet Flow Meter include:

  • Incorrect water levels in the wash tub
  • Washing machine not filling properly with water
  • Error codes related to water inlet flow or water level issues

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

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Suzanne for Model Number Maytag Epic MFW9800TQ0

Sometimes the water does not shut off coming into the machine. It does not glow, but has a fast drip and fills the drum. If I don't catch it and run the machine to empty it, it continues to fill, flooding the floor. This does not always happen. I had a plumber here to change the main water shut off valve. He said that the washer is pulling water in even though it is shut off and that the main water valve has worn out from over use. I called the appliance store and they said the machine is 8 years old so not fixable. It works great in every way except the water leaking. Sometimes there is a tiny amount of water on the floor under the machine.

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Suzanne, the water inlet valve is part number [WP8182862]. If the valve is allowing water to pass through even with the power disconnected, you will want to replace it.

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Jimmy, You can blow air thru meter and see if you get a resistance reading to tell if its good.Not looking foir anything specific only want to see some resistance.

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Manu, Yes if the flow meter is leaking then this flowmeter will need to be replaced.

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Nate for Model Number GHW9400PL0

Getting f-h code. Replaced pressure switch, and inlet valves. It was overfilling and leaking and giving the f- h code intermittently. Checked the leveling and had to level it. Now it's level, and every time I'm getting the f-h code. Checked the flow meter and got resistance through it while I was blowing on it, off and on, I felt. When I plugged the flow meter back in was when it started giving the f-h code every time. Could I have put the flow meter and backwards, and what are my findings telling you?

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Nate, With the unit overflowing check to make sure that the pressure hose is not damaged or clogged in any way. If it is it will cause this issue. Also check to make sure that the drain filter is cleaned out. If all this checks ok then the issue will most likely be a faulty main control board.

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Hello Wendy. Check the wiring and the water coming to the unit. If all that is good, Next would be the pressure switch and then the board. Possible Causes / Procedure ¦ If there is no water in the unit: — Make sure that both valves at the water source(s) are turned on all the way. — Check for plugged or kinked inlet hoses or plugged screens in the inlet valves. — Verify inlet valve operation. ¦ If there is water in the unit: — Verify drain pump operation. — Verify that the pressure switch hose is in good condition and properly connected to tub and pressure switch. 1. Verify there is not a siphon problem. 2. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 3. Verify wire harness connections to inlet valves, pressure switch, drain pump, flow meter, and Central Control Unit (CCU). 4. Check all hoses for possible leaks. 5. Plug in washer or reconnect power. 6. Verify pressure switch operation. 7. Verify flow meter operation by blowing air through the part and measuring the resistance. 8. Verify CCU operation by running a Diagnostic test or any cycle.

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Hello Rochelle. If you can stop the water from entering the machine by turning off the timer or unplugging the unit, you will need to look for a bad pressure hose or replace the pressure switch. If the only way to shut off the water is at the shut off for the water hoses, you will need to replace the water valve in the unit.

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Hello Clint. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the dispenser W10842325 is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.

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Hello Oscar, I'm sorry but in order to give an accurate diagnosis, we will need you to post a new question and please provide the model number from the units' I.D. tag. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

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Oscar, With the pressure switch having been replaced and getting the F35 error code then this will most likely be caused by a faulty main control board. You should try to run the unit through a clean cycle to make sure that the unit is clean of suds and see if the error still pops up. If it does the main board will be the most likely cause.

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Hello Ed. Possible Causes / Procedure ¦ If there is no water in the unit: — Make sure that both valves at the water source(s) are turned on all the way. — Check for plugged or kinked inlet hoses or plugged screens in the inlet valves. — Verify inlet valve operation. ¦ If there is water in the unit: — Verify drain pump operation. — Verify that the pressure switch hose is in good condition and properly connected to tub and pressure switch. 1. Verify there is not a siphon problem. 2. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 3. Verify wire harness connections to inlet valves, pressure switch, drain pump, flow meter, and Central Control Unit (CCU). 4. Check all hoses for possible leaks. 5. Plug in washer or reconnect power. 6. Verify pressure switch operation. 7. Verify flow meter operation by blowing air through the part and measuring the resistance. 8. Verify CCU operation by running a Diagnostic test or any cycle.

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