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Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Water Inlet Valve by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18853047
Manufacturer Part Number: W11165546

Fix a washer that won't fill, fills slowly, or shows an LF error code with a new water inlet valve. Most DIYers complete this repair in 10-15 minutes.

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For Whirlpool Washer Water Inlet Valve (Part Number: OEM18853047)

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Hello Sherry, thank you for contacting AppliancePartsPros.com F7E1 means that the control board isn't seeing spin movement when it expects to. If you aren't getting any motor movement at all or if it seems like the agitator is moving instead of the tub when getting that code then you either have a bad lower harness W11591637 or the control board W11557935 isn't doing what it is supposed to. Check that harness for any visible breaks or damage, if none is found I would suggest checking each wire on that harness for continuity from end to end. If all of that is good then you would replace the control board.

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Jen, thanks for asking. This issue is usually the water valve (the part that the inlet hoses attach to), but we will need the complete model number for further information.

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Mark, Try putting the unit into service diagnostics to see if there are any stored error codes. If there are then use the tech sheet to determine the problem with the unit.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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