{"product_id":"xpartco-wh23x29538-oe-washer-water-valve","title":"XPARTCO WH23X29538 (OE) Washer Water Valve","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.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-size: 21px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom-card { background: #fff; 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-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; } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWH23X29538 (OE) Washer Water Valve\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WH23X29538 is an OE (Original Equipment) water inlet valve for GE front-load washers. This valve regulates the flow of water into the wash tub from the household supply line, with two water inlets (each with its own filter), four solenoid coils, and five water outlets working together to precisely control flow, temperature blending, and fill level throughout the cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated 120V, 60Hz. Built with a stainless steel-reinforced, high-quality ABS plastic body for corrosion resistance and long-term sealing. Common failure causes include mineral or sediment buildup inside the valve body and general electrical wear in the solenoid coils. A failing valve produces a range of symptoms: leaking or overflowing water, slow or irregular water filling, the washer filling non-stop or not filling at all, incorrect water temperature, or unusual noise during the fill cycle. It directly replaces WH23X29538, C-163\/21-A13, 33090201, PD00071094, EAP16217225, AP6990115, AGE26158, PS16217225.\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\u003eWH23X29538 (OE) Washer Water Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e fixes GE front-load washers with water leaking or overflowing, slow or irregular filling, non-stop filling, no water filling at all, incorrect water temperature, or unusual fill-cycle noise. 120V, 60Hz, 2 inlets with filters, 4 solenoid coils, 5 outlets. Replaces WH23X29538, C-163\/21-A13, 33090201, PD00071094, EAP16217225, AP6990115, AGE26158, PS16217225. \u003cem\u003eThis valve is specific to the GFW550 series — it is a separate part from our WH23X29553 listing, which fits the GFW650\/850 and PFW870\/950 series.\u003c\/em\u003e\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\u003eWater leaking or overflowing from the valve area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow or irregular water filling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasher filling non-stop and not shutting off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasher not filling with water at all\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorrect water temperature during fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual noise during the water fill cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eError code related to water fill or temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is an OE Part?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOE (Original Equipment) means this part is manufactured by the same original supplier that produces the Genuine OEM version — identical fit, materials, and performance. The only difference is packaging: OE parts ship under our XPARTCO brand rather than the appliance manufacturer's branded box, which is why they can't be listed as Genuine OEM. You get factory-original quality at a more affordable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 8px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;\"\u003eCross Reference Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #475569; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003ePart numbers can change over a product's lifecycle as manufacturers update designs or release new appliance models. For your convenience, we've included any known superseded, alternate, or cross-reference part numbers that match this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis washer 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;\"\u003eWH23X29538, C-163\/21-A13, 33090201, PD00071094, EAP16217225, AP6990115, AGE26158, PS16217225\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 valve is compatible with select \u003cstrong\u003eGE front-load washers\u003c\/strong\u003e, including model numbers such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pom-list-green\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGFW550SPN0DG, GFW550SPN1DG, GFW550SPN2DG, GFW550SPN3DG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGFW550SPR0RS, GFW550SPR3RS, GFW550SPR4RS, GFW550SPR5RS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGFW550SSN0WW, GFW550SSN1WW, GFW550SSN2WW, GFW550SSN3WW, GFW550SSN4WW, GFW550SSN5WW\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 — not the same as WH23X29553:\u003c\/strong\u003e This valve is specific to the \u003cstrong\u003eGFW550\u003c\/strong\u003e series. It is a separate part from our \u003cstrong\u003eWH23X29553\u003c\/strong\u003e listing, which fits the GFW650\/850 and PFW870\/950 series and has a completely different cross-reference set. The two are easy to confuse given the similar numbering — always confirm your exact part number before ordering. Contact our support team with your model number if you're unsure.\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\u003eOE (Original Equipment) water inlet valve — manufactured by the same supplier as the Genuine OEM version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo water inlets with filters, four solenoid coils, five water outlets for precise fill control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolves \"leaking\/overflowing,\" \"slow or irregular fill,\" \"non-stop filling,\" \"won't fill,\" and \"wrong temperature\" symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS plastic body with stainless steel reinforcement for corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated 120V, 60Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect drop-in replacement — matches the original mounting and hose connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces WH23X29538, C-163\/21-A13, 33090201, PD00071094, EAP16217225, AP6990115, AGE26158, PS16217225\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with GE front-load washers in the GFW550 series\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\u003eWH23X29538-OE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesignation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE (Original Equipment)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWasher Water Inlet Valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront-Load Washers (GFW550 Series)\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\u003e60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2, each with a filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolenoid Coils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS plastic with stainless steel reinforcement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE\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⚠️ Shut Off Water Supply And Unplug Washer Before Starting\u003c\/strong\u003e Disconnect power at the outlet or shut off the circuit breaker, and shut off both hot and cold water supply valves before beginning. Wear work gloves. Access to this valve is typically behind the front control panel or top of the cabinet, depending on your model. Have a towel or shallow pan ready, since residual water will spill out when you disconnect the lines. Photograph the wiring and hose connections before disconnecting anything — this valve has multiple inlets and outlets, and reconnecting one in the wrong position can cause a fill or temperature issue. Disconnect the water supply lines from the old valve, disconnect the electrical connector, and remove the mounting screws holding it in place, then pull the valve free. Install the new WH23X29538 in the same position, reconnect all outlet hoses to their original positions exactly as photographed, reconnect the electrical connector, and secure the mounting screws. Reattach the hot and cold supply lines, tightening securely by hand plus a partial turn with pliers — avoid overtightening plastic threaded fittings. Restore the water supply and check every connection for leaks before restoring power. Run a full test cycle across a few different temperature settings to confirm correct fill behavior and water temperature. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, pliers, towel or shallow pan, work gloves.\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\"\u003eMy washer won't stop filling. Is that this valve?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eYes, this is one of the most common symptoms of a failing valve. A worn internal seal on one of the four solenoid coils can fail to close fully, letting water continue flowing even after the correct fill level is reached. Since this could lead to overflow, it's worth shutting off the water supply at the wall if you notice this happening rather than waiting to address it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eMy water temperature seems off during the wash. Could this valve be the cause?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eYes. Because this valve has two separate inlets (hot and cold) and multiple solenoid coils that blend water to reach the correct temperature for each cycle setting, a fault in one of those coils can throw off the temperature blend even while the washer otherwise fills normally. This is a documented symptom this valve resolves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eIs this the same as WH23X29553? The numbers are very close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eNo, these are two separate GE valve part numbers with completely different cross-reference sets and different compatible model series — this WH23X29538 serves the GFW550 series, while WH23X29553 serves the GFW650\/850 and PFW870\/950 series. Always confirm the exact part number from your washer's parts diagram rather than assuming based on a close number match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eIs this a genuine OEM part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThis is an OE (Original Equipment) part sold under our XPARTCO brand. OE parts are manufactured by the same original supplier that produces the Genuine OEM part, so the fit, materials, and performance are identical — the difference is that OE parts ship in XPARTCO packaging rather than the appliance manufacturer's branded box, which is why we can't list them as Genuine OEM. This gives you factory-original quality at a more affordable price than the branded version.\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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