{"product_id":"w11513255-washer-genuine-oem-water-inlet-valve","title":"W11513255 Washer Genuine OEM Water Inlet Valve","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .eps { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px !important; color: #1e293b; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.6; }\n  .eps * { font-size: 16px !important; box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .eps-title { font-size: 22px !important; font-weight: 700; color: #0f766e; margin: 0 0 18px 0; }\n  .eps-section-title { font-size: 18px !important; font-weight: 700; color: #1e293b; margin: 28px 0 10px 0; border-bottom: 2px solid #99f6e4; padding-bottom: 6px; }\n  .eps-card { background: #f0fdfa; border: 1px solid #99f6e4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 18px 0; }\n  .eps-card-teal { background: #0f766e; color: #fff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 18px 0; }\n  .eps-card-teal .eps-card-title { color: #fff; }\n  .eps-card-title { font-weight: 700; color: #0f766e; margin: 0 0 8px 0; }\n  .eps-qa { border-left: 4px solid #0f766e; padding: 12px 16px; background: #f0fdfa; margin: 18px 0; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; }\n  .eps-qa-title { font-weight: 700; color: #0f766e; margin: 0 0 6px 0; }\n  .eps-compat-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 10px; }\n  .eps-compat-tag { background: #0f766e; color: #fff; border-radius: 6px; padding: 4px 12px; font-weight: 600; }\n  .eps-features { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }\n  .eps-features li { padding: 5px 0 5px 20px; position: relative; }\n  .eps-features li::before { content: \"\"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 11px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #0f766e; }\n  .eps-specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 10px 0; }\n  .eps-specs-table td { padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #cbd5e1; vertical-align: top; }\n  .eps-specs-table td:first-child { font-weight: 600; background: #f1f5f9; width: 38%; }\n  .eps-specs-table tr:nth-child(even) { background: #f8fafc; }\n  .eps-specs-table tr:nth-child(even) td:first-child { background: #e9eef4; }\n  .eps-warning { background: #fef9c3; border: 1px solid #fde047; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 22px 0; }\n  .eps-warning-title { font-weight: 700; color: #854d0e; margin: 0 0 6px 0; }\n  .eps-faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 14px 0; }\n  .eps-faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .eps-faq-q { font-weight: 700; color: #0f766e; margin: 0 0 6px 0; }\n  .eps-faq-a { margin: 0; }\n  .eps-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 24px 0 8px 0; }\n  .eps-badge { background: #f0fdfa; border: 1px solid #99f6e4; color: #0f766e; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 16px; font-weight: 600; }\n  .eps-xref { font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px !important; background: #f1f5f9; border: 1px solid #cbd5e1; border-radius: 6px; padding: 10px 14px; color: #334155; line-height: 1.8; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"eps\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eps-title\"\u003eW11513255 Genuine OEM Whirlpool Washer Water Inlet Valve\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe W11513255 is the current Genuine OEM water inlet valve for select Whirlpool, Maytag, and Kenmore top-load washers. This part supersedes W11385821 — it is the latest Whirlpool-issued revision of this valve and is fully interchangeable with its predecessor. The valve uses electromagnetic solenoid coils to control water entry into the tub: each solenoid opens its port when the control board sends voltage at the appropriate fill stage, and closes when the signal is removed to stop flow precisely at the target water level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWhen a solenoid coil burns out or the valve body cracks, the result is typically one of a few predictable failure modes — slow filling, fill error codes, one temperature not working, or water leaking inside the cabinet. Because W11513255 is an exact OEM-spec replacement, it corrects all of these conditions with no modifications to existing wiring or plumbing connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eps-qa\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eps-qa-title\"\u003e🔧 Will This Fix Your Washer?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eReplace this valve when your top-load washer fills slowly, won't fill, only fills with one temperature, shows fill error codes, or leaks at the valve body. Part Number: \u003cstrong\u003eW11513255\u003c\/strong\u003e — Genuine OEM, supersedes W11385821.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eps-section-title\"\u003eCommon Symptoms This Part Fixes\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"eps-features\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFill error codes on the control panel display\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWasher fills slowly or not at all\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNo hot water or no cold water entering the tub\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWasher overfills or keeps filling after reaching the set water level\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWater leaking from the inlet valve housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCycle stops mid-wash due to incomplete water fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eps-section-title\"\u003eReplaces These Part Numbers\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eps-xref\"\u003eW11513255 replaces W11385821, 4976169, AP7002930, AWP45873, EAP16543460, PD00078188, PS16543460\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eps-section-title\"\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eps-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eps-card-title\"\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eps-compat-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"eps-compat-tag\"\u003eWhirlpool\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"eps-compat-tag\"\u003eMaytag\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"eps-compat-tag\"\u003eKenmore\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"eps-compat-tag\"\u003eKitchenAid\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"eps-compat-tag\"\u003eAmana\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0 0; color:#475569;\"\u003eFits select top-load washer models. Always verify your model number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eps-section-title\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"eps-features\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGenuine OEM Whirlpool part — current production, supersedes W11385821\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eElectromagnetic solenoid design for accurate, cycle-timed water control\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDrop-in replacement — same connector, mounting bracket, and hose fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRestores hot, cold, and warm fill functionality on supported models\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eResolves fill error codes and slow-fill conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e120V \/ 60Hz — standard residential power, no adapters needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eps-section-title\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"eps-specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW11513255\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW11513255\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine OEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Inlet Valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppliance Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWasher (Top-Load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhirlpool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5\"W × 3.3\"H × 10.5\"D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Amana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eps-warning\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eps-warning-title\"\u003e⚠ Safety Warning\u003c\/div\u003e\n    Unplug the washer from the power outlet and shut off both hot and cold water supply valves before beginning this repair. Disconnect inlet hoses slowly over a bucket to relieve line pressure. If you are not comfortable with appliance plumbing and electrical connections, professional installation is recommended.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eps-section-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eps-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eps-faq-q\"\u003eMy washer shows W11385821 — is W11513255 the right replacement?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"eps-faq-a\"\u003eYes. W11513255 is the current OEM part number that directly supersedes W11385821. Whirlpool issues revised part numbers when a component receives an engineering update. The two parts are fully interchangeable — identical mounting footprint, wiring connector, and hose thread sizing. You are getting the current-production version of the same valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eps-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eps-faq-q\"\u003eShould I check the inlet screens before replacing the valve?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"eps-faq-a\"\u003eAlways. The small mesh screens inside each inlet port on the valve are a common and overlooked cause of fill errors. Sediment, rust particles, and mineral deposits collect on these screens over time and restrict flow enough to trigger fill error codes — the same symptoms as a failed solenoid. Remove both supply hoses and inspect the screens. If they are clogged, clean or replace them before replacing the full valve assembly. If the screens are clear and fill problems persist, the valve itself needs replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eps-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eps-faq-q\"\u003eCan a faulty inlet valve cause flooding inside the washer cabinet?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"eps-faq-a\"\u003eYes. A stuck-open solenoid allows water to continue entering the tub even when the control board has stopped sending voltage, which can cause overfilling and water spilling into the cabinet. A cracked valve body or failed seal can also cause slow dripping inside the cabinet even when the washer is off, potentially damaging the motor, wiring harness, or cabinet base. If you notice unexplained water under or inside the machine, inspect the valve body closely for cracks or mineral buildup around the port seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eps-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eps-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I test the valve solenoids with a multimeter?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"eps-faq-a\"\u003eSet your multimeter to the ohms (resistance) setting. Disconnect the wire harness from the valve and probe each solenoid's two terminals. A healthy solenoid coil reads approximately 200–500 ohms. An OL (open\/no continuity) reading means the coil has burned out; a reading near zero indicates a short. Either reading confirms the solenoid has failed and the valve assembly needs replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"eps-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eps-faq-q\"\u003eWhat models does this valve fit?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"eps-faq-a\"\u003eThe W11513255 fits select Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, KitchenAid, and Amana top-load washer models including WTW5010LW0, WTW5015LW0, WTW5057LW0, WTW5057LW1, MVW5430MW0, CAW45125LW0, and others. 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