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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Top-Load Washer Water Inlet Valve Replacement 218605101 
Whirlpool Top-Load Washer Water Inlet Valve Replacement 218605101
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$99.30Estimated Savings
$112.5005:14
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the washer isn't filling properly.
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the water inlet valve in this Whirlpool top load washer, you will need a quarter inch nut driver, a small flat head screwdriver, and a putty knife.
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance's power cord and shut off the incoming water supply.
3
Unthread the hot and cold water supply hoses from the inlet valve ports.
4
Be prepared for some water to spill.
5
Have an assistant help you to move the washer away from the wall.
6
Use the quarter inch nut driver to unthread the two rear screws securing the control panel assembly.
7
Next, insert a putty knife under the front corners of the control panel housing to release the clips securing the housing.
8
Disconnect the user interface control wire connector so you can set the control panel assembly aside.
9
Note the orientation of the three wire connectors connected to the inlet valve.
10
Then use the small flathead screwdriver to help detach the connectors.
11
Release the wires from the valve retaining hook.
12
Using the quarter inch nut driver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the inlet valve to the detergent dispenser housing.
13
Pull the valve free and disconnect the sensor connector to fully remove the old component.
14
Confirm that all three seals have been removed from the dispenser ports.
15
To install the new water inlet valve, first connect the sensor connector to the valve.
16
Then position the valve on the dispenser housing with the inlet ports inserted through the holes in the upper rear access panel.
17
Use the two screws to secure.
18
Connect the three wire connectors to the appropriate terminals on the valve and secure the wires in the valve retaining hook.
19
Reconnect the user interface control wire connector to the main control board.
20
Insert the rear control panel housing clips into the rear slots in the main top first, then snap the front clips into place.
21
Rethread the two rear screws to fully secure.
22
Move the washer back against the wall.
23
Attach the hot and cold water supply hoses to the appropriate inlet valve ports.
24
Turn the water supply back on.
25
Plug the appliance's power cord back in, and the washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the washer isn't filling properly.
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the water inlet valve in this Whirlpool top load washer, you will need a quarter inch nut driver, a small flat head screwdriver, and a putty knife.
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance's power cord and shut off the incoming water supply.
3
Unthread the hot and cold water supply hoses from the inlet valve ports.
4
Be prepared for some water to spill.
5
Have an assistant help you to move the washer away from the wall.
6
Use the quarter inch nut driver to unthread the two rear screws securing the control panel assembly.
7
Next, insert a putty knife under the front corners of the control panel housing to release the clips securing the housing.
8
Disconnect the user interface control wire connector so you can set the control panel assembly aside.
9
Note the orientation of the three wire connectors connected to the inlet valve.
10
Then use the small flathead screwdriver to help detach the connectors.
11
Release the wires from the valve retaining hook.
12
Using the quarter inch nut driver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the inlet valve to the detergent dispenser housing.
13
Pull the valve free and disconnect the sensor connector to fully remove the old component.
14
Confirm that all three seals have been removed from the dispenser ports.
15
To install the new water inlet valve, first connect the sensor connector to the valve.
16
Then position the valve on the dispenser housing with the inlet ports inserted through the holes in the upper rear access panel.
17
Use the two screws to secure.
18
Connect the three wire connectors to the appropriate terminals on the valve and secure the wires in the valve retaining hook.
19
Reconnect the user interface control wire connector to the main control board.
20
Insert the rear control panel housing clips into the rear slots in the main top first, then snap the front clips into place.
21
Rethread the two rear screws to fully secure.
22
Move the washer back against the wall.
23
Attach the hot and cold water supply hoses to the appropriate inlet valve ports.
24
Turn the water supply back on.
25
Plug the appliance's power cord back in, and the washer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Water Inlet Valve
$99.30
Total$0.00
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