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Water Inlet Valve

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By: Whirlpool

Part Number: OEM18071313

Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10683603

The Water Inlet Valve is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This valve controls the flow of water into the washer, allowing it to fill with the correct amount of water during the wash and rinse cycles.

Over time, the water inlet valve can become clogged with debris, develop electrical issues, or wear out, leading to problems with the water flow. Causes of a bad water inlet valve include mineral buildup from hard water, internal component failure, or damage to the valve body.

Symptoms of a bad water inlet valve include:

The washing machine not filling with water
Slow or insufficient water flow into the washer
The washer filling with water when it should not
Unusual noises during the filling process
Leaks around the valve area

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

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John May 13, 2017 for Model Number wtw4850bw1

blue inlet thread is stripped. I tried teflon tape . Any other idea

1 Answer

John, If the threading is stripped you will need to replace the water valve on the unit.

Kevin January 22, 2017 for Model Number MVWC400XW4

My washer drips water into the drum when not in use. Do I need to replace the water valve or do I need to order another part to solve this issue?

1 Answer

Hello Kevin, This will be a water valve WPW10683603 problem. Replacing the water valve will correct this issue.

Tim September 19, 2016

Does this part come with the screens already in the inlet valves?

1 Answer

Hello Tim. Yes, the screens are in the water valve in the unit.

Dr K June 18, 2016 for Model Number WTW4800XQ4

Can I pull the filter off the inlet valve and try to clean debris out of the inlet valve? Hot water works fine. Cold water comes in a trickle.

1 Answer

Dr. K. Yes, you can remove the debris screen from the fill valve inlet. Use a pair of needle nose pliers and carefully grip the filter on the "crossbar" and carefully twist and pull the filter out. Once out, use an old toothbrush to clear the screen under running water, and inside out. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to reinstall and seat the filter in the valve inlet. Don't forget to check and clean the screened washers in the end of the fill hose, and "flush " both faucets to clear any residual debris in the water lines.

Jake May 04, 2016 for Model Number ATW4675YQ0

Washer won't fill in cold/cold, sometimes on warm/cold is it the valve or what else could it be? How Do i check if it's not the fill valve

1 Answer

Jake, If you put the unit to cold/ cold and turn the washer on and check for 120 vac going to the cold water valve. If there is power to the valve but not filling then you would need to replace the water valve.

Ken January 21, 2016 for Model Number NTW4650YQ0

When the washer starts to fill it fills fine but when it try's to cut water off there still a little that still comes out would it be the valves not colseing back all the way part number w10683603

1 Answer

Hello Ken. Yes, that sounds like the water valve WPW10683603 is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.

Scott K October 19, 2015 for Model Number NTW4600YQ1

Amana Washing machine. Water only works on hot and cold. When switched to warm sometimes it will work temporarily, then go back to cold when on the warm setting. What part need to be replaced? Thank you!

1 Answer

Hello Scott. You will need to check and see if the cycle switch WPW10414397 is bad. If not, you will need to replace the control board W10484681 on the unit.

Jack August 17, 2015 for Model Number MVWC360AWD

Fills quicker with hot water then cold, doesn't complete cycle. Had trash in filter at hose,cold water side.Cleaned and put back in.. Has small orange screen in inlet,it was dirty also.Does that need to be in there?

1 Answer

Jack, Yes the screen in the inlet does need to be there and is there for protecting the unit from getting trash into the water valve.

Brenda August 16, 2015 for Model Number WTW-4800BQ1 Whirlpool

Hello, the washer fills to full load mark even though it is a small load. It does this both on wash cycle and rinse cycle.

1 Answer

Hello Brenda. Blow out the pressure tube and the air dome on the side of the tub. If all is good, then the pressure switch WPW10268911 may be bad and need to be replaced on the unit.

Les July 18, 2015 for Model Number ntw4630yq

My washer delivers the correct temperature water on all but the Warm/Cold setting. It delivers cold water only on this setting. Could the inlet valve be the problem?

1 Answer

Hello Les, This will either be the control W10484679 or the temperature sensor in the water valve assembly WPW10683603.

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