Customer Questions and Answers for Water Inlet Valve Assembly by Whirlpool

Hello Robert, You will most likely have a bad lid lock assembly 5304528978 since they are a common failure in this design washer.

Ralph, Check and make sure you didn't accidentally dislodge or knock the air tube off the right side of the tub, or that the tube is kinked, clogged or obstructed. If the air in the tube doesn't flow properly, the washer will overfill and overflow.

Hello Mike. You need to check and see if the hot water valve is clogged and if not check to see if it needs to be replaced.

Al, The most likely cause for the this issue would be a water valve issue. The part number for the water valve is WPW10144820.

Hello Tommy. 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.

Hello Joe! Yes, the valve assembly will need to be replaced. However, based on the model number given the correct replacement valve for your appliance is part number WPW10140917. Thanks!

Hello Shelley, This actually sounds like either a bad water inlet valve WPW10144820, or a bad timer WPW10199989.

David, You're on target, you will need to replace the water inlet valve WPW10144820 The diaphragm inside the valve isn't sealing completely and allowing the water to enter the washer and drip into the tub.

Hello Dee. It sounds like the pressure switch W10339334 is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.

Ron, The unit is designed to open and close the cold and hot water valves during a warm water fill.