Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Water Inlet Valve by Whirlpool

Hello Walter. You will need to remove the toe panel and check the filter in the pump and make sure it is not clogged. If it is clear, you may need to replace the pump 280187. Hope this helps.

Hello Walter. Is your tub filling slowly after the cycles are done, or is the water left behind from the previous cycle? If it is filling after, it is likely your water valve. If it is left behind from a previous cycle, it could be your drain pump. Both of these parts can be tested with a multi meter. I will include a link in this message to an article detailing how to test various parts with a meter. I hope this info helps.

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Hello! The FH failure code indicates there was no water detected entering machine or pressure switch trip not detected.
Potential Causes:
• If there is no water in the unit:
- Make sure that both valves at the water source(s) are turned on all the way.
- Check for plugged or kinked inlet hoses or plugged screens in the inlet valves
- Verify inlet valve operation

• If there is water in the unit:
- Verify Drain pump operation
- Pressure Switch Hose is in good condition and properly connected to Tub and Pressure switch

• Verify there is not a siphon problem
• Verify wire harness connections to; Inlet Valves, Pressure Switch, Drain Pump, Flow Meter, and Central Control Unit (CCU)
• Check all hoses for possible leaks
• Verify pressure switch operation
• Verify flow meter operation
• Verify CCU operation

Replace failed component. Hope this helps you! Thanks!

Hello Chris. The wire connections pull off the water valve. You may need to use needle nose pliers 1021K to help with this. They can be tight. Hope this helps.

Hello Lydia! It seems that you will need to replace the water inlet valve. Your part number is WP8181694. Thanks!

Hello Gene. If the water valve is leaking into the machine, you will need to change the valve. Hope this helps.

Hello Ed. You will need to remove the top of the machine to access the valve. Hope this helps.

Hello. I am not sure if this would fix the problem that you are describing. One thing I could suggest to try is disconnect the hot water supply line to your washer. If this fixes the problem then you will want to replace the inlet valve. If the problem is still occurring, then you might want to contact a plumber. Hope this helps.

Hello Glenn. You have leaking inlet valve. This part should fix your problem. Hope this helps.