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Customer Questions and Answers for Inlet Valve by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18035151
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8181694

The Inlet Valve is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This valve is critical for controlling the flow of water into the washing machine, ensuring that the right amount of water is supplied for various washing cycles. It consists of solenoids that open and close to allow hot and cold water to enter the wash tub at the appropriate times, according to the selected wash settings.

Symptoms of a failing Inlet Valve include:

  • The washing machine not filling with water at the start of a cycle
  • Water entering the machine slowly or intermittently
  • The machine overfilling or underfilling
  • Unusual noises coming from the valve area during the filling stage
  • Leakage around the valve

Causes of a bad inlet valve can include mineral deposits from hard water which can clog or block the valve, wear and tear on the solenoids over time leading to failure to open or close properly, and electrical failures that affect the operation of the solenoids.

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 Inlet Valve (Part Number: OEM18035151)

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Pete, For the hot water not filling very fast it sounds like the screen on the inlet valve is plugged up and would need to be cleaned out. For the spinning issue you will want to check the door lock assembly. If the enable switch inside the lock is bad it will cause the unit to not spin.

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Hello Hubert, You will need to check the hot water valve and associated hoses for leaks. The hot water valve WP8181694 is the most likely suspect.

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Hello KD. Try unhooking the washer from the line and see if the hammering is still there. If so, then there is a plumbing issue.

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Georgia, The screen will come out in some water valves but is not recommended to remove. You can pull the water valve off and run it under water to get the screens cleaned out.

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Duaine, The FH code indicates the CCU is not seeing the water level switch WPW10514214 change position in a specific time. If you've replaced the water level switch and you're sure there is plenty of water supplied to the machine, you'll need to check or replace the air dome hose WPW10004260, check the wires between the water level switch and the CCU. Also conduct the diagnostics program and reset or remove the error codes logged into the memory of the eeprom.

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Hello Ron. You will need to order and replace the water level switch on the unit.

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Hello Steve, You will need to remove the hose and see if the hot or cold water valve needs to be replaced on the unit.

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Scott, You will want to make sure that the screes are clean where the hoses connect to them. If they are clean then the water valve would have to be purchased as an assembly as separate parts are not available.

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