Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Water Inlet Valve by Whirlpool

Susan, You will want to try to clean out the screens in the water valve to make sure that they are not dirty and if they are clean then the valve would need replaced and can use part number 38495P.

Hello Connie, if the first 2 digits in your serial number ranges from 10-19 you would of needed valve part number 22001138. If it's 20 and above, you'll need to order part number WP22002360. Unfortunately the manufacturer has discontinued the 3 coil water valve and did not provide a suitable replacement to take it's place. Sorry!

Curt, Replacing the water valve on this style washer is relatively simple. Disconnect power to the washer and turn the water faucets off. Move the washer out to access the rear of the machine, and disconnect the hoses from the valve fittings,(now is a good time to check and clean or replace the fill hose screened washers as well as the flat hose washers). Remove the 5/16 in. hex head screw that holds the bracket to the cabinet. Lift the bracket up and pull the bracket out and away from the cabinet. Label and disconnect the wires from the fill valve solenoids, then loosen the hose clamp and remove the fill hose from the valve. Remove the two 5/16" screws, holding the valve to the bracket. Mount the new valve to the bracket. When installing the wires note the H and C on the bracket, for the hot and cold water hoses and wire accordingly. Reinstall the hose and clamp on the outlet of the fill valve. Check and make sure the fill hose isn't twisted or kinked, slide the bracket and valve into position, and secure the bracket to the cabinet with the 5/16" screw. attach and tighten the fill hoses to the fill valve(bottom, cold hose first), turn on the faucets and check for leaks. Slide the washer back into position and check for proper fill temps. operation and leaks.

Jimmy, At the bottom of the front panel there will be 2 screws. Remove the 2 screws and pull the front panel out from the bottom and remove from the unit. You will then need to remove the screws holding the top assembly in place. Lift the main top and you will have access to the water valve to replace it.

Hello David. Check and see if the water is dripping from the water valve. If so, you will need to order and replace the water valve on the unit.

Hello Bob. You will need to order and replace the valve 205613 on the unit.

Hello James. If you can stop the water from entering the machine by turning off the timer or unplugging the unit, you will need to look for a bad pressure hose or replace the pressure switch. If the only way to shut off the water is at the shut off for the water hoses, you will need to replace the water valve in the unit.

Joe, The 205613 water inlet valve is a very good possibility. But there are others, make sure the faucets are open, and the fill hose and valve screens aren't clogged with sediment or debris. There could be a failed water temperature switch or even a faulty timer contact, a model number would be a great help. But start with the fill valve it's the more common issue/failure.

Hello Hubert, We will need your model number to help you with this. Please call 1-877-477-7278 or post your model number with a new question on the parts page. Here is a link to help you locate it. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx

Hello Kevin. Check and see if the hose or solenoid are leaking. If it is the solenoid, you will need to replace the water valve 205613.