Washer Not Filling With Water? WPW10435242 Water Inlet Valve — Fix No-Fill Fast

When your washing machine won't fill with water — or fills too slowly, only on one temperature, or stops mid-cycle — the water inlet valve is the most common cause. In Whirlpool, Maytag, and Kenmore top-load washers, the inlet valve controls both hot and cold water entry into the tub. When a solenoid fails, one or both water supplies are cut off, leaving the machine stuck at fill. ⚡ Common failure point in Whirlpool-built top-load washers. Part WPW10435242 is the genuine OEM replacement — superseding W10435236 and W10435242 — and restores full water fill in under 30 minutes.

❓ 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
• ✔ Household water supply valves behind the machine are fully open
• ✔ Inlet hose screens are not clogged (check and clean first)
• ✔ ONLY problem is no water, slow fill, or fill on one temperature only

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🔧 Common Symptoms

• Washer won't fill with water at all — most common complaint
• Fills with cold water only, or hot water only
• Washer fills very slowly and times out mid-cycle
• Machine starts, pauses at fill, then drains without washing
• Humming sound at fill stage but no water entering tub
• F8 E1 or LF error code displayed (long fill / no fill)

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

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

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: WPW10435242
• Type: Dual-solenoid water inlet valve — hot and cold supply, top-load washer
• Replaces: OEM direct-fit assembly — supersedes W10435236, W10435242 (no modification required)
• Brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: EASY — 20–30 minutes. Disconnect power and turn off both water supply valves before beginning. The valve is accessed from the rear of the machine — remove the back panel, disconnect the two inlet hoses and the wiring harness, and swap the valve. Have a towel ready for residual water in the hoses. No torque-sensitive fasteners — standard Phillips screws throughout.

💡 Pro Tip

Model hub pages: WTW5010LW0, WTW5015LW0, WTW5057LW0, WTW5100HC0, WTW5100HC1, WTW5100HC2, WTW5100HW0, WTW5100HW1, WTW5100HW2, WTW5105HC0, WTW5105HC1, MVW6200KW0, MVW6200KW1, MVW6200KW2, MVW6230HC0, MVW6230HC1, MVW6230HC2, MVW6230HW0, MVW6230HW1, MVW6230HW2, MVW6230RHW0, MVW6230RHW1, MVW6230RHW2

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