Customer Questions and Answers for Water Inlet Valve Assembly by Whirlpool

Hello Loyd. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the water valve WPW10144820 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps.

Greg, Sorry, but no, not really. Your thermistor and water temperature switch work in conjunction to reach the preset target temperature. (cold = 65 dgrs, warm = 80 dgrs and hot = 110 dgrs.) There is a 10% variance. As long as everything is working properly, The water temperature should reach it's target, Regardless of water temperature or water supply pressure, except in extreme conditions ( very cold and very hot). Thanks and Good Luck

Hi Angela. Yes, it is true you will need to buy the water valve. This part # WPW10144820. Thank you.

Hello Kevin. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the solenoid is testing good. Hope this helps.

Hello Gary. This model uses a Bi-metal to read the temperature of the water. It is made into the water valve WPW10144820. On the warm setting when the tub is full, the water inside the tub should be around 78°. If so, the machine is working properly. The hot water valve is suppose to turn off after 20 seconds and come on in short burst through out the fill process. Hope this helps.

Hello Larry. If the water valve WPW10144820 is bad, it can cause the water to shut off and on. Hope this helps.

Hello Andy! You will have to change out the valve to stop the leak. Your part number is WPW10144820. Thanks.

Hello Andy. If the valve is leaking, you will need to replace the valve. There is no way to stop the leak without replacing the part. Hope this helps.

Hello Joel. You will need to check and see if power is coming to the cold valve. If there is power there, and the cold water is not working, you will need to replace the valve. Hope this helps.

Hello Warren. The inlet screen is not available separate from the valve WPW10144820. Sorry!