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Customer Questions and Answers for Water Inlet Valve Assembly by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18038769
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8531669

The Water Inlet Valve Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. This valve assembly is crucial for regulating the flow of water into the dishwasher during the wash and rinse cycles.

Common causes include mineral buildup from hard water, wear and tear from frequent use, or electrical issues affecting the valve's solenoid. A malfunctioning valve can lead to improper water levels or no water entering the dishwasher at all.

Symptoms of a bad water inlet valve assembly include:

  • The dishwasher not filling with water
  • Low water levels during cycles
  • Water leaking from the valve
  • The dishwasher not cleaning dishes properly

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 Assembly (Part Number: OEM18038769)

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Hello Mark. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the water valve WP8531669 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps.

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Hello Tony. Based on the information you provided, you will need to replace the water valve WP8531669. You can not repair it. Hope this helps.

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J Jones for Model Number GU1100XTLB1

Water was dripping from the what looked to be from the water inlet valve underneath the dishwasher. It has, apparently, leaked for some time - water pooled under the kitchen in the crawl space. The carpet, plywood flooring, joists, etc were soaked. Turned off the water to the dishwasher to stop the leak until fixed. Could there be any other parts necessary to replace in order to repair or does this sound like a typical water inlet valve problem? Thank you.

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J, Repalcing the fill valve , and making sure the connection is properly aligned and tightened, will solve the issue. Thanks and Good Luck

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Hello Larry. The water should be next to the bottom of the heater. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the water valve WP8531669 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps.

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Hi Jack. Is The control panel sending the 120vac to the heater? The control board part # is WP8564543. If You do not have continuity on the heater consider replacing it. You will have to contact us at 1-877-477-7278 in order to get the correct element for your tub style. Thank you.

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Hello Jeff. Yes, it sounds like you have damaged the water valve. Hope this helps.

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Jeff for Model Number GU 1200XTLBO

After returning from Florida to our Maine home after bring away seven months, I reinstalled the water inlet valve #ap3178610 that I had removed and drained, and used an air pressure hose to ensure that the water was completely gone. When I turned on the water it appeared to be leaking from from the water inlet kit # ap3139559. It looks like it is blowing back up out of the inlet. I order a new one of those # ap3139559 and replace it. It still leaks in the same way. I put new clamps on the hose that goes from the inlet valve to the inlet kit and it still leaks in the same way. Could I have damaged the water inlet valve last fall when I used an air hose to blow out the water. Could the valve be letting too much water through causing the inlet kit to leak? Or what else could it be? Please help.

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Hello Jeff. It sounds like the valve may have been damaged and is not working properly. You will need to replace the water valve WP8531669. Hope this helps.

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