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Water Inlet Valve

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By: Whirlpool

Part Number: OEM17969286

Manufacturer Part Number: W10853723

The Water Inlet Valve is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. It controls the flow of water into the washer, ensuring the right amount of water enters the tub for each cycle. This valve connects to the water supply and is activated by the washing machine's control board to allow water to flow in and out as needed.

Over time, the water inlet valve can become faulty due to mineral deposits, wear and tear from constant use, or damage to the valve components. If the valve fails, it can cause issues with water flow, affecting the washing machine's performance.

Symptoms of a bad Water Inlet Valve include:

No water entering the washer
Slow filling or no water flow
Washer not filling to the proper level
Washer overflowing

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

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For Whirlpool Water Inlet Valve (Part Number: OEM17969286)

John April 15, 2020 for Model Number mvwb850ywo

water leaking on floor.. on start water rushes into the bleach cup, splashes up on lid and down on floor... water intake valve replace??

1 Answer

Hello John.Yes, you are right. Replace the water inlet valve. P/n AP5989759. My recommendation is to take pics before disconnecting plugs and hoses. Thank you.

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Mike December 16, 2019 for Model Number MVWB725BW0

Tub fills completely with water. Setting are Normal, light soil setting, medium spin. Could the washer water inlet part need replacing. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Mike

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Hello Mike, start by running the self-test mode as follows and check for any stored fault codes, 1. Be sure the washer is in standby mode (plugged in with all indicators off) or in setting mode (plugged in and power up just before running a cycle). 2. Select any one button (except POWER/CANCEL and START/PAUSE) and follow the steps below, using the same button: a. Press/hold 3 seconds. b. Release for 3 seconds. c. Press/hold 3 seconds. d. Release for 3 seconds. e. Press/hold 3 seconds. the washer will display any saved fault codes then run thru a short test cycle.

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Mathew January 14, 2019 for Model Number WTW8540BW1

Water will drip into the drum continually from the top of the washer unless we turn off the water supply. Is this the water inlet valve that has gone bad?

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Mathew, With water dripping into the drum this would be a faulty water inlet valve and will need to replace the valve.

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Derek Ain January 13, 2019 for Model Number Maytag Bravos

I have to replace my cold water line on my Maytag Bravos about every three months. This line gets a blue/green build up at the screen and at washer. Hose will corrode and burst if not replaced as needed. I've read that it could be the solenoid in valve assembly so I'm looking at replacing that. I also read that I should have my water tested by county/city inspector. Any thoughts??

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Derek, This issue would have nothing to do with the water valve. It would be recommended to have your water tested and use steel braided hoses in place of rubber hoses.

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Samantha August 21, 2018 for Model Number MVWB725BW0

We just replaced the RPS sensor two days ago and the washer was working great. Now, the washer started pausing itself mid-cycle yesterday and as of last night and again today it is giving the LF error code. We disconnected the lines and got and cold water is flowing freely through both. We also checked the screens and they are not clogged. Does this mean the water inlet valve is now bad, too?

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Hello Samantha, This does sound like the water valve W10853723 has failed since the LF code indicates a long fill time. You may want to add a screen 285452A in the inlet hoses to help prevent sedimentation and mineral deposits from corrupting the water valve seat. If so, be sure to point the screen towards the water pressure to prevent clogging too soon.

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Lee June 02, 2018 for Model Number MVWB725BW0

"LF" fault on Maytag Bravos XL washer. Sounds like a solenoid is not operating correctly. Water will dispense into the drum, into the fabric softner and bleach spouts, but do not see any going into the soap spot. Angled control panel down and looked all the wiring and connections and were okay. Did a light tap on all of the solenoids hoping to free which ever one (if any) may be not working. Trying to get more info before I pull the plug and spend money on parts (inlet water valve (that has all of the solenoids attached P/N AP5989759). Really do not want to try and lug this thing down the stairs and out onto the trailer. I do not have the hoses mixed up. Screens are clean. Good water pressure. No water leaks. Any thoughts on where to look?

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Lee, It does sound like the water valve will be the issue with the unit not working properly and giving the LF error code. The valve would need to be replaced.

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Ryan Morgan May 28, 2018 for Model Number Mvwb98bw0

I have noticed that the water filling up the detergent cup has slowed down. The screens were clogged but that didn’t fix the problem. Then I recently get a FL on some loads. I ran diagnostic but couldn’t see any errors. Not sure if it is control board or valve pieces. Water pressure is great coming out of the hoses. I even checked the hoses coming out of the valve and going to different detergent cups and those seemed clean. Thanks for your help.

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Ryan, If the valve is getting 120 vac to it but not allowing water in then this will be a faulty water valve.

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Chad March 14, 2018 for Model Number MVWB980BG0

When washer starts up, water is dispensed out of the main fill valve. The fill valve is then closed and lid is locked. Detergent fill valve is activated and water starts to flow, but the main fill valve is never activated again. 13 minutes later I receive the LF code presumably because the only water getting into the washer is from the detergent fill valve. Do I need to replace the water inlet valve or control board?

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Chad, You will want to check to see if there would be clogged screens on the water valve. Also check to see if there is power getting to the water valve and see if there is any issue with no power to the valve. If the screens on the valve are clogged then clean out the valve. If the valve is not getting power then this will be an issue with the main control board of the unit. If there is power then this will be a faulty valve.

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Carl February 14, 2018 for Model Number MVWB850YWO

Washer does everything but dispense water in the softner cup to put the softner into the tub. when the machine has completed the cycle the liquid softner is still in the cup. I checked the dispenser solonoids and they all check good for continuity. could it be the control board?

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Carl, For this issue you will want to check to see if there is 120 vac getting to the valve to energize it for the fabric dispenser. If there is not power when it should have it then this will be a bad control board and if there is power then the valve is faulty.

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Britt July 18, 2017 for Model Number MVWB850YW0

Just noticed that we have water dripping into the tub of our washer. Its a slow drip but you can hear it hitting the bottom of the tub. After looking into this and searching it looks like I need to replace the water inlet valve AP5989759? How difficult is this to do on a Maytag MVWB850YW0

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Hello Britt. These are not hard to replace. You will remove the control panel and lift the top of the washer to replace the water valve on the unit.

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