Washer Not Filling with Water? Inlet Valve WG04F12802 – Fix No Fill & Slow Fill Fast

A failed water inlet valve is the most common cause of a GE washer that won’t fill, fills too slowly, or overfills during a wash cycle. In most GE washers, the water inlet valve is an electrically operated solenoid valve that controls the flow of hot and cold water into the tub at the start of each cycle. When it fails — due to a burned solenoid, mineral scale buildup, or a cracked valve body — the washer either won’t fill at all, fills with only one temperature, or fills continuously and overflows. ⚡ Common failure point in GE and GE Profile front-load and top-load washers. Part WG04F12802 is the genuine OEM replacement inlet valve that restores proper water fill, correct temperature selection, and cycle timing immediately.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Washer powers on and control panel responds normally
• ✔ Household water supply hoses are connected, turned on, and not kinked
• ✔ Water pressure is confirmed adequate (min. 20 PSI)
• ✔ ONLY problem is washer not filling, filling slowly, or filling with only hot or cold water

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🔧 Common Symptoms

• Washer does not fill with water at the start of a cycle
• Washer fills very slowly or only partially before the cycle begins
• Washer fills with only hot or only cold water — one solenoid has failed
• Washer overfills or continues filling after the tub is full

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the water supply system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this inlet valve restores proper fill volume, temperature, and cycle timing immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: WG04F12802
• Type: Washer Water Inlet Valve — dual-solenoid electrically operated valve controlling hot and cold water flow into the wash tub
• Replaces: WG04F12802 (OEM direct replacement)
• Brands: GE, GE Profile, Hotpoint

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: Moderate — 20–30 minutes. Disconnect power and shut off both water supply hoses before servicing. Access the valve at the rear of the washer by removing the back panel. Disconnect the water supply hoses, outlet hoses, and wiring harness from the old valve, transfer all connections to the new WG04F12802, and secure the valve to the mounting bracket. Restore water supply and power, then run a short fill cycle to confirm proper flow and no leaks.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with GE, GE Profile, and Hotpoint washer models using the WG04F12802 water inlet valve. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

💡 Pro Tip

✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages