Washer Not Filling with Water? Whirlpool Water Inlet Valve W11038689 – Fix Fill Failure Fast

If your Whirlpool, Maytag, or Amana top-load washer isn't filling with water, fills too slowly, or only fills with hot or cold — the water inlet valve is the most common cause. In most WTW, NTW, MVWC, and ITW-series washers, this is caused by a failed water inlet valve assembly. When it fails, the solenoids stop opening properly, cutting off water flow to the tub — leaving you with a washer that won't start its cycle or fills unevenly. ⚡ Common failure point in Whirlpool-built top-load washers. Part W11038689 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full hot and cold water flow and gets your washer back to normal operation.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

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

• ✔ Washer powers on and the cycle starts normally
• ✔ Drain and spin functions work correctly
• ✔ Hot and cold water supply hoses are connected and water is on
• ✔ ONLY problem is no fill, slow fill, or one-temperature fill

Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.

🔧 Common Symptoms

• Washer not filling with water or filling very slowly
• Only hot or only cold water entering the tub
• Washer overfilling or water not shutting off
• Humming or buzzing noise during the fill cycle with no water flow
• Water leaking from the inlet valve connections at the back of the machine
• Error codes related to water supply or fill time exceeded

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

✔ In most cases, replacing this water inlet valve restores normal fill operation immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: W11038689
• Type: Dual-Inlet Water Inlet Valve Assembly (Hot & Cold Solenoids)
• Replaces: W10776841, W10869800, W11024486
• Brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: MODERATE — 30–45 minutes. Disconnect power and shut off both water supply valves before servicing. Remove the back access panel, disconnect the inlet hoses and wire harness from the old valve, unbolt it from the cabinet, and install the new valve in reverse order. Turn water on slowly and check for leaks before running a test cycle.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with WTW4955HW2, WTW5005KW0, MVWC565FW3, NTW4519JW2, ITW4880HW3, CAW42114GW2, ATW4675EW0 plus 32 additional Whirlpool, Maytag, and Amana top-load washer models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

💡 Pro Tip

Replaces Part Numbers

W11038689, W10776841, W10869800, W11024486

Fits Models

11020362812, 11022352512, 11025122811, 11025132412, 8TWTW4955JW0, 8TWTW6000JW0, ATW4675EW0, CAW38125HW0, CAW38125HW1, CAW42114GW2, CAW9352EW2, ITW4671EW0, ITW4880HW2, ITW4880HW3, MVWC465HW3, MVWC465HW4, MVWC565FW0, MVWC565FW1, MVWC565FW2, MVWC565FW3, NTW4519JW0, NTW4519JW1, NTW4519JW2, NTW4605EW0, NTW4615EW0, NTW4635EW0, NTW4655EW0, NTW4705EW1, NTW4755EW1, WTW4655JW0, WTW4655JW1, WTW4850HW1, WTW4850HW2, WTW4855HW2, WTW4950HW1, WTW4950HW2, WTW4955HW2, WTW5000DW3, WTW5005KW0

✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages