Whirlpool Water Inlet Valve (W10865826)

The Whirlpool Water Inlet Valve controls water flow into the appliance. It opens and closes to let the right amount of water enter at the right time. It also helps prevent water from entering when the unit is off or between fill cycles.

Failure often comes from sediment buildup, a clogged inlet screen, or a valve solenoid that no longer opens. Electrical faults in the coil can stop the valve from responding to fill commands. Wear can also cause the valve to stick open or leak at the fittings.

These symptoms can help you decide if this valve matches your problem:

• No water enters during a fill cycle.
• Water fills slowly, or the fill takes longer than normal.
• The unit overfills, or water keeps running when it should stop.
• Water leaks at the valve body or hose connection points.
• Intermittent filling, where the unit fills sometimes but not others.
• Unusual humming or buzzing from the valve area during a fill attempt.