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Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Water Inlet Valve by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18047658
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10156253

This water inlet valve controls the flow of hot and cold water into the washing machine tub during fill cycles. It is an electrically operated solenoid valve that opens and closes based on signals from the control board or timer. Replace this valve if the washer is not filling with water, filling slowly, leaking from the back, or continuing to fill when it shouldn't.

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For Whirlpool Washer Water Inlet Valve (Part Number: OEM18047658)

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Jeremy, The water pressure should be between 20 and 120 PSI with 60 psi being ideal for the unit.

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Valentin, I can send you a tech sheet. Find your error code and follow the test procedures. You should be checking the pressure hose and flow meter for proper operation. Check the screens on the valve also to make sure they're not blocked or dirty with calcium.

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Hello John, If you could please verify the model number on the units' I.D. tag, we can help you with getting the parts you are needing. The model number you have listed does not come up as a valid model number. I'm sorry to put you to this additional trouble but, the model number is the only way we can be assured that we are providing you with the correct parts for your unit. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

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Hello Rick, You will want to test for power to the water valve when the unit is calling for water. If there is no power then the issue would be the control board. If there is power then the water valve would need replaced.

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Hello Deb, The very next thing to try is to disconnect the water supply hoses and check the screens. You see, the water flowing through the flow meter is what the control is seeing. If the screens are stopping up, it may not be spinning the flow meter fast enough and is giving the fault.Then I would go back in and unplug it and re-connect it. Then I would trace the wires back to the control and disconnect and re-connect that end. If this doesn't correct it the control WPW10157912 is the part with the issue. You can call in for an exchange authorization for another new flow meter first if you want to eliminate it as a cause.

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Hello Warren. If the unit is leaking water without being turned on, you will need to replace the water valve WPW10156253. Hope this helps.

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