{"product_id":"xpartco-w11210459-washer-water-inlet-valve","title":"XPARTCO W11210459 Washer Water Inlet Valve","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\" name=\"viewport\"\u003e\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;600;700;900\u0026amp;display=swap\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .pom { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: #1e293b; line-height: 1.75; }\n  .pom *, .pom *::before, .pom *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .pom h2 { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom h3 { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom-card { background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 22px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-card-blue { background: #eff6ff; border-color: #bfdbfe; }\n  .pom-card-green { background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #bbf7d0; }\n  .pom-qa { background: #eff6ff; border-left: 4px solid #1e40af; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-qa-label { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1e40af; margin: 0 0 6px; }\n  .pom ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }\n  .pom ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom ul li::before { content: \"\"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #1e40af; }\n  .pom-list-green li::before { background: #15803d; }\n  .pom-specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .pom-specs-table td { padding: 9px 4px; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:first-child { color: #1e293b; width: 45%; font-style: italic; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:last-child { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; }\n  .pom-warning { background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-warning strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }\n  .pom-faq-item { margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }\n  .pom-faq-q { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom-faq-a { font-size: 15px; color: #334155; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px; }\n  .pom-badge { background: #f0fdf4; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; color: #15803d; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; }\n  .pom p { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eXPARTCO W11210459 Washer Water Inlet Valve\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XPARTCO W11210459 is an aftermarket replacement washer water inlet valve assembly compatible with select Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, and Roper top-load washers in the WTW4xxx, WTW5xxx, MVWC4xx, MVWC5xx, NTW, and related series. The water inlet valve is a solenoid-operated valve mounted on the back of the washer that controls the flow of water from the household supply lines into the washer tub. When the control board calls for water during a fill or rinse cycle, it energizes the valve's solenoid coil to open the valve and allow water to flow in. When the correct water level is reached, the solenoid de-energizes and the valve closes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the water inlet valve fails, the washer may not fill with water at all, fill too slowly, fill with an incorrect temperature, overfill, or drip water into the tub when it should be closed. This valve assembly directly replaces W10701459, W10838319, W10869799, W11025984, W11038711, W11210459VP, AP6329217, and PS12349267. Installs in 15–20 minutes with basic hand tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-qa\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-qa-label\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eXPARTCO W11210459 Washer Water Inlet Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e fixes Whirlpool-family top-load washers that won't fill, fill slowly, fill with the wrong water temperature, overfill, or drip water into the tub between cycles. Compatible with Whirlpool WTW4xxx\/WTW5xxx, Maytag MVWC4xx\/MVWC5xx, Kenmore, Amana NTW, Crosley, Inglis, and Roper top-load washers. Replaces W10701459, W10838319, W10869799, W11025984, W11038711, AP6329217, PS12349267.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Problems This Part Fixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasher not filling with water at all when a cycle is started\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasher filling very slowly — taking much longer than normal to reach the correct water level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasher filling with only cold water on a warm or hot cycle — or only hot on a cold cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasher overfilling or filling continuously — valve stuck open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater dripping or trickling into the tub when the washer is not running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater leaking from the back of the washer near the valve body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasher not advancing past the fill portion of the cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis water inlet valve directly replaces the following OEM and cross-reference part numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 15px; color: #0f172a; font-weight: bold; line-height: 2.2;\"\u003eW11210459, W10701459, W10838319, W11038711, 4591321, W10869799, W11025984, 33190189, 33190190, W10423122, W10423124, AWP43369, PD00042885, EAP12349267, AP6329217, PS12349267.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 4px; font-size: 15px; color: #475569;\"\u003eIf your part number is not listed above, contact our support team before ordering and we will verify compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis water inlet valve is compatible with select \u003cstrong\u003etop-load washers\u003c\/strong\u003e from the following brands and series:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pom-list-green\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhirlpool top-load washers — WTW4616, WTW4715, WTW4810, WTW4815, WTW4816, WTW4850, WTW4855, WTW4915, WTW4950, WTW4955, WTW5000 series and related models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaytag top-load washers — MVWC215, MVWC415, MVWC416, MVWC465, MVWC555 series and related models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKenmore \/ Sears top-load washers — 110 series (Whirlpool-built models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmana top-load washers — NTW4516, NTW4655 series and related models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrosley top-load washers (select models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInglis top-load washers (select models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoper top-load washers (select models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always verify your exact model number before ordering. The W11210459 is a specific-fit valve — not universal. Contact our support team if you need confirmation before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolenoid-operated valve — opens and closes on command from the control board to deliver the correct amount of hot and cold water during wash and rinse cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete valve assembly — direct plug-in replacement for compatible models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolves not-filling, slow-filling, wrong-temperature, overfill, and drip-when-off symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces W10701459, W10838319, W10869799, W11025984, W11038711, and AP6329217\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Whirlpool WTW4xxx\/WTW5xxx, Maytag MVWC series, Amana NTW series, Kenmore 110 series, Crosley, Inglis, and Roper top-load washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-load washer application — not for Whirlpool front-load models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftermarket replacement built to OEM-equivalent quality standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick DIY repair — installs in 15–20 minutes with basic hand tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pom-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW11210459\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWasher Water Inlet Valve Assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAftermarket Replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop-Load Washers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValve Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolenoid-operated water inlet valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWTW4xxx, WTW5xxx, MVWC4xx, MVWC5xx, NTW, Kenmore 110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Roper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Unplug Washer and Shut Off Water Before Starting\u003c\/strong\u003e Disconnect power and turn off both the hot and cold water supply valves before beginning. Pull the washer away from the wall to access the back panel. The water inlet valve is mounted on the upper rear of the washer — the external supply hoses connect to the inlet ports and internal hoses route water into the tub. Photograph all wire harness connections and hose routing before disconnecting anything. Use pliers to loosen the hose clamps and disconnect the internal hoses. Unscrew the mounting screws holding the valve to the washer cabinet and disconnect the wire harness. Remove the old valve and install the new W11210459 in the same position. Reconnect the wire harness, internal hoses with clamps, and mounting screws. Reconnect the external supply hoses, restore water and power, then run a fill cycle and check for leaks. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, pliers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the W11210459 and the W10683603 water inlet valves?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eBoth are Whirlpool-platform top-load washer water inlet valves, but they are different assemblies for different model generations and are not interchangeable. The W10683603 (WPW10683603) is a larger dual-valve assembly with an integrated thermistor and vacuum break, used on older Whirlpool-family top-load models. The W11210459 is a newer valve assembly used on more recent Whirlpool WTW4xxx\/WTW5xxx and Maytag MVWC series top-load washers. Always use your specific model number to confirm which valve is correct for your washer before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I know if the water inlet valve has failed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eCommon signs of a failed water inlet valve are the washer not filling with water, filling very slowly, filling only on one temperature setting, overfilling, or water dripping into the tub when the washer is off. You can test the valve's solenoid coils with a multimeter — each coil should show a resistance reading (typically 200–500 ohms) rather than open circuit. A coil reading open circuit has failed. Before testing the valve, check that the household water supply is fully open, the fill hoses are not kinked, and the inlet screens inside the valve ports are not clogged with mineral deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eWhat are the small screens inside the valve inlet ports for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThe small mesh screens inside the hot and cold water inlet ports of the valve are sediment filters that prevent mineral deposits and debris from the household water supply from reaching the valve seats and solenoid mechanisms. Over time — especially in areas with hard water — these screens can become clogged with mineral buildup and restrict water flow, causing the same slow-fill symptoms as a failed valve. Before replacing the valve, remove and inspect the inlet screens. If they are clogged, clean them with a soft brush and white vinegar or replace them. If cleaning the screens does not restore normal fill speed, the valve itself needs replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eMy washer fills with only cold water — is the water inlet valve the cause?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eFilling with only cold water when a warm or hot cycle is selected usually points to the hot water solenoid coil having failed. Each solenoid controls one temperature port independently — a failed hot coil means only the cold port opens. Test both solenoid coils with a multimeter as described above. Also check that your household hot water supply valve is fully open and that hot water is reaching the back of the washer in the supply hose before assuming the valve has failed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eIs this an OEM or aftermarket part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThis is an aftermarket replacement part built to OEM-equivalent quality standards. It is not a genuine Whirlpool OEM part, but is manufactured to match the specifications and performance of the original W11210459 water inlet valve assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-green\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop With Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA U.S.-based appliance parts retailer specializing in genuine OEM and high-quality replacement parts. We stock components for all major appliance brands and offer fast shipping from our U.S. warehouse. 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