Washer Not Filling with Water? Inlet Valve WP8182862 – Fix No-Fill & Slow-Fill Fast
If your front-load washer won't fill with water, fills too slowly, or fills with only hot or cold water, the water inlet valve is the most common cause. In Whirlpool and Maytag front-load washers, the dual-solenoid inlet valve controls both hot and cold water entry — when one or both solenoids fail, the washer may not fill at all, fill with only one temperature, or trigger an F20 / FH error code. ⚡ Common failure point in Whirlpool-built front-loaders manufactured 2005–2015. Part WP8182862 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full hot and cold water flow and clears fill-related error codes immediately.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Washer powers on and drum tumbles normally
- ✔ Door latch and lid switch confirmed functional
- ✔ Home water supply valves are fully open and water pressure is adequate
- ✔ Inlet hose screens are clean and not clogged
- ✔ ONLY problem is no fill, slow fill, or single-temperature fill (F20 / FH error)
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🔧 Common Symptoms
- Washer won't fill with water — most common complaint
- Washer fills with cold water only, or hot water only
- F20 or FH error code displayed on control panel
- Washer starts cycle but pauses immediately after door locks
- Slow fill taking much longer than normal
- Humming sound from valve area but no water entering drum
✔ If these symptoms match, the water inlet valve is the most likely failed component in the system.
✔ In most cases, replacing this inlet valve restores normal fill operation and clears error codes immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: WP8182862
- Type: Dual-Solenoid Washer Water Inlet Valve Assembly
- Replaces: OEM direct-fit inlet valve — supersedes 8182862, 8181694, AP6012202, PS11745502, 8182862R (no modification required)
- Brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Kenmore (Whirlpool-built)
While the inlet hoses are disconnected, replace the rubber inlet hose washers and inspect the mesh screens inside the valve ports — mineral buildup on screens is a leading cause of premature valve failure and takes 2 minutes to clean or replace.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: EASY — 20–30 minutes. Unplug the washer and shut off both hot and cold water supply valves before beginning. Pull the washer away from the wall, disconnect the inlet hoses, remove the rear access panel, unplug the solenoid harness, and swap in the new valve — two screws secure it to the cabinet. Reconnect hoses hand-tight plus a quarter turn; do not overtighten or you risk cracking the valve body.
💡 Pro Tip
Before ordering, remove the inlet hoses and inspect the small mesh screens inside the valve ports. A clogged screen mimics a failed valve perfectly and cleans out in 60 seconds with a toothbrush. If the screens are clear and you still have no fill, the valve solenoid has failed and WP8182862 is your fix.
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