{"product_id":"w11688995","title":"Whirlpool Water Inlet Valve (W11688995) (Replaces W11036930, W11316256)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Whirlpool Water Inlet Valve controls the flow of water into your appliance. It opens when the control calls for water and closes when the fill is complete. This helps the unit fill to the right level and prevents water from entering when it should not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:#ffff99\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eImportant Compatibility Note:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePart number \u003cstrong\u003eW11688995\u003c\/strong\u003e is the current manufacturer-approved replacement for the following discontinued part number(s): \u003cstrong\u003eW11036930, W11316256\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your appliance documentation or old part uses any of these numbers, this is the correct, updated component for your repair.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommon failures come from mineral buildup, a stuck or worn internal valve, or an electrical fault in the solenoid that opens the valve. Screens at the inlet can clog and restrict water flow. A valve that does not seal can also leak or allow slow filling when the unit is off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese symptoms can help you decide if the water inlet valve is the source of the problem:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo water enters during a fill cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow fill, weak water flow, or long fill times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit stops mid-cycle and shows a fill or water supply error\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverfilling or water level too high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater continues to drip or fill when the appliance is turned off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermittent filling that comes and goes during operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WHIRLPOOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42041812648021,"sku":"W11688995","price":70.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/6189\/2437\/files\/whirlpool-water-inlet-valve-w11688995-replaces-w11036930-w11316256.jpg?v=1778447519","url":"https:\/\/homepartsplus.com\/products\/w11688995","provider":"Home Parts Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}