285805 Whirlpool Washing Machine Water Inlet Valve with Mounting Bracket

Washing Machine Water Inlet Valve with Mounting Bracket

Whirlpool manufactures a range of products under various brands, including Whirlpool, Amana, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Magic Chef, Roper, and Admiral. They also produce items for Sears-Kenmore and Ikea. The Water Inlet Valve, an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines, plays a key role in regulating the flow of hot and cold water into the washer. It opens to let water in at the start of the wash cycle and closes once the correct water level is reached, ensuring efficient operation.

Issues with the Water Inlet Valve can arise from mineral deposits and sediment build-up, which can block water flow, or from mechanical failures like a broken solenoid that hinders proper valve function.

Signs of a faulty Water Inlet Valve include:

- The tub does not fill with water at the beginning of the cycle
- Water leaks from the valve
- The washer fails to start due to lack of water
- Unusual noises come from the valve area during operation

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

This part addresses the following issues:
- No hot or cold water
- Continuous water filling
- Failure to fill with water
- Simultaneous filling and draining
- Excessive noise