Whirlpool Water Inlet Valve 285805 OEM Part

Whirlpool Corporation produces a variety of products across several brands, including Amana, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Magic Chef, Roper, and Admiral, and also manufactures for Sears-Kenmore and Ikea. Among their components, the Water Inlet Valve is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part specifically designed for Whirlpool washing machines. This valve is integral to managing the intake of hot and cold water, initiating the wash cycle with precise control and stopping once the desired water level is achieved, thereby optimizing the machine’s performance.

Potential problems with the Water Inlet Valve often stem from the accumulation of mineral deposits and sediment, which can obstruct water passage, or from mechanical issues like a defective solenoid that disrupts proper functioning.

Indications of a malfunctioning Water Inlet Valve include:

- The washing tub does not fill with water at the cycle's start
- Leakage from the valve
- Washer startup failure due to insufficient water supply
- Unusual sounds emanating from the valve area during use

This OEM component is also compatible with models from Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore.

This part effectively resolves issues such as:
- Absence of hot or cold water
- Continuous water filling
- Inability to fill the tub
- Concurrent filling and draining
- Excessive operational noise