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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Top Load Washer Replace Water Inlet Valve Part # W10683603
Whirlpool Top Load Washer Replace Water Inlet Valve Part # W10683603
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$71.94Estimated Savings
$112.5002:46
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a Whirlpool washer. The most common reasons for replacing the water inlet valve is if the washer won’t fill or is overfilling or if water is leaking into the washer.
This water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: putty knife, T-20 Torx bit
This water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: putty knife, T-20 Torx bit
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the water inlet valve in your washer be sure to unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Insert a putty knife under the control panel to release the two spring clips securing the panel.
4
Pull the panel forward to release it.
5
Disconnect the water inlet valve wire connecter from the control board.
6
Remove the hot and cold water supply lines from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill out.
7
Use a t-20 torx bit to unthread the inlet valve mounting screws.
8
Remove the valve ports from the upper rear panel and detach the fill spout from the washer tub to fully remove the old valve. You’re now ready to install the new water inlet valve.
9
Confirm that the rear of the tub is pushed down then insert the fill spout through the hole in the main top, making sure the spout is positioned above the tub.
10
Thread the mounting screws to secure the valve.
11
Connect the valve wire connecter to the control board.
12
Attach the hot and cold water supply lines to the new valve.
13
Realign the control panel on the upper rear panel, making sure the tabs are inserted into the slots in the main top.
14
Push the control panel down to snap the spring clips into place.
15
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a Whirlpool washer. The most common reasons for replacing the water inlet valve is if the washer won’t fill or is overfilling or if water is leaking into the washer.
This water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: putty knife, T-20 Torx bit
This water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: putty knife, T-20 Torx bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the water inlet valve in your washer be sure to unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Insert a putty knife under the control panel to release the two spring clips securing the panel.
4
Pull the panel forward to release it.
5
Disconnect the water inlet valve wire connecter from the control board.
6
Remove the hot and cold water supply lines from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill out.
7
Use a t-20 torx bit to unthread the inlet valve mounting screws.
8
Remove the valve ports from the upper rear panel and detach the fill spout from the washer tub to fully remove the old valve. You’re now ready to install the new water inlet valve.
9
Confirm that the rear of the tub is pushed down then insert the fill spout through the hole in the main top, making sure the spout is positioned above the tub.
10
Thread the mounting screws to secure the valve.
11
Connect the valve wire connecter to the control board.
12
Attach the hot and cold water supply lines to the new valve.
13
Realign the control panel on the upper rear panel, making sure the tabs are inserted into the slots in the main top.
14
Push the control panel down to snap the spring clips into place.
15
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Water Inlet Valve
$71.94
Total$0.00
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