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Water Inlet Valve

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Part Number: OEM18853047

Manufacturer Part Number: W11165546

The Valve is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This component controls the flow of water into the washing machine during the fill cycle, ensuring that the proper amount of water enters the machine based on the selected settings. The valve is crucial for regulating water levels and maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the washing process.

You should replace the valve if it becomes faulty or malfunctions. Causes of a bad valve can include regular wear and tear from frequent use, mineral buildup from hard water, or damage from electrical issues or surges. These problems can lead to the valve not opening or closing properly, which affects the machine's ability to fill with water.

Symptoms of a bad valve include:

Washing machine not filling with water or filling slowly
Washer overfilling or water leaking from the machine
Inconsistent water levels during wash cycles
Strange noises during the fill cycle

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

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Teresa C September 13, 2025 for Model Number MVWB835DW1

I have a Maytag washer and the washer keeps leaking we thought it was from the bottom but took off the back panel and it looks like it is the plastic part that the water lines screws into. We got new lines but it still leaks.

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Teresa, Thank you for the question. The part htat you would be referring to that would be leaking is the water valve part number W11165546.

Dan September 17, 2024 for Model Number MVW7232HW

When the washer goes to drain the pump does not shut off. it displays the F8E3 fault. but the washer is drained and the inlet valve isn't leaking. It does not throw code during diagnostic mode. any information would be appreciated.

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Hello Dan, thank you for contacting APP, I would first recommend to run the Clean Washer cycle and adding affresh W10549845 or a cup of white vinegar to the tub before starting the cycle, also check that the standpipe that the unit drains into is not backing up and only about 4-5 inches of the drain hose is inside of that standpipe with a good airgap around the drain hose. If the issue persists after that then the pressure hose WP353244 may have been damaged or the main control W11419171 is not reading pressures properly.

Benny January 19, 2023 for Model Number WTW7500GC2

Hi, I'm have washer model WTW7500GC2 and it show me cod F3 E2 , I was looking in the internet some answer's but, some is confused about the code. Can you know where I found the sensor o the thermistor?

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Benny, The thermistor for this error code is in the water valve assembly, this part would need to be replaced. W11165546

Satvision April 14, 2022 for Model Number WTW7500GW2

how i can remove the cover over the control panel area?

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Satvision, I would start with removing the screws and cover from the back of the control panel, from there you should see the screws and/or clips to remove the cover.

Susan November 29, 2021 for Model Number MVWB765FW1

Water continues to drip into drum after spin/cycle is fully complete. Would this be a faulty water inlet valve? (how do I know if it's hot or cold or does the replacement part fix either/both?)

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Susan, this would certainly be a water valve W11165546 failure, and replacing this part would cover both the hot and the cold water solenoids.

Joe September 28, 2021 for Model Number MVWB765FC4

My Maytag washer started having and issue today, less than 2 years old and barely used. I start a cycle as normal, I hear a click, the tub spins a little, then the door locks and the red light is on showing it's locked. Then when it's in the sensing stage I hear sort of a humming sound when the water should be filling. I'm guessing it's this fill valve and not the pump. I was thinking pump because I would usually hear the pump drain for a few seconds then the water starts to fill.

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Joe, I would check and determine if it is the valve or the pump that is humming. If it is the inlet valve humming with no water flow then check the screens to see if they are stopped up.

Jon September 22, 2021 for Model Number MVWB835DW0

Had a leak from the valve area. It appeared to be from the area where the valve connects to the machine. The black rubber fittings are in poor shape. I swapped them around and re-seated the valve, and it stopped leaking -- but I may have just delayed the inevitable. Any chance you sell just the black rubber seals rather than the entire valve?

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Jon, unfortunately, the manufacturer does not provide the seals separately from the valve W11165546.

Crane August 20, 2021 for Model Number MVW8765FW1

KEEP GETTING THE "LF" DURING WASH CYCLE. HAPPENS ABOUT THE MID CYCLE OF A WASH. HOW TO REPAIR?

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Hello Crane, the LF code refers to slow water fill into the washtub, if the drain hose is installed correctly and water is not siphoning out, the hot-cold water supply is fully open then replace the washer's inlet water valve assembly W11165546.

Mike May 11, 2021 for Model Number MVWB835DW4

Washer will not stop filling. The only way to stop it from filling is to shut off the water valves. Could this be the inlet valve assembly?

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Mike, Thanks for the question!!! It is most likely your valve [AP628446] has failed. You can verify this by checking for voltage at the valve connections. When the washer is off you should have no voltage at the valve, if you do have voltage, it would be a failed relay on the control W11400681 or a short somewhere in the wiring W11193817.

Brian April 03, 2021 for Model Number esterberg@gmail.com

Maytag Washer MVWB765FW3 - not getting water. It worked for 2 years, nothing moved or changed. Went away ~4weeks and return to find the machine senses and locks but will not fill. I do hear an electrical hum/buzz when it sounds like it is trying to fill w/water, but getting barely a trickle of cold. I checked all the usual suspects, water supply pressure is good, inlet valve screens are not clogged, lid locks normally, etc. Question, if the water control valve has failed, would hot and cold both go at the same time? I'm reluctant to change the valve only to find out I really needed a control board. Thanks for your advice.

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Brian, Check the outlet side of the water inlet valve to see if the water is getting through the valve, based on the information provided it sounds like a valve issue (would need to check to be sure).

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