Whirlpool · Washer part

Washer Water Inlet Valve And Thermistor Assembly WP3979346

4.9 · 39 buyer ratings on the source catalog

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Reference price$41.09–$61.96

Catalog price as of 2026-05; not a live Amazon price.

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Part number
WP3979346
Brand
Whirlpool
Made for
Washer
Fits
513 models
Also sold as
Admiral, Amana, Crosley, Estate, Kenmore, Kenmore Elite, Kirkland, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper
  • Fitment checked against 513 models
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Does it fit your appliance?

Find it on the data plate inside the door or lid. It is not the serial number.

About this part

WP3979346 is a Whirlpool replacement part (washer water inlet valve and thermistor assembly) for washers. Our fitment data lists 513 models that use it.

Symptoms this part fixes

Linked symptoms open the full troubleshooting guide.

How to confirm it has failed

Symptom: The appliance runs but heats or cools inconsistently, or shuts off partway through a cycle.

Check: With the appliance unplugged, check continuity across the part with a multimeter -- no continuity means it has failed.

Models that use this part

Showing 60 of 513 confirmed models, models with their own parts page first.
ModelBrandApplianceParts on file
GSQ9631LG0WhirlpoolWasher233
IP45002WhirlpoolWasher195
LSQ9110PW4WhirlpoolWasher193
ETW4400TQ1WhirlpoolWasher175
11015852400WhirlpoolWasher142
11015842400WhirlpoolWasher141
11015862400WhirlpoolWasher141
11015864400WhirlpoolWasher138
11015732400WhirlpoolWasher134
11015942400WhirlpoolWasher123
11015942401WhirlpoolWasher122
11015944401WhirlpoolWasher121
11015944400WhirlpoolWasher120
11015952400WhirlpoolWasher101
11015952401WhirlpoolWasher84
11015962400WhirlpoolWasher79
11015962401WhirlpoolWasher73
11015954401WhirlpoolWasher71
11015964401WhirlpoolWasher71
11015954400WhirlpoolWasher70
Show all 60 models
ModelBrandApplianceParts on file
11017812600WhirlpoolWasher70
11015964400WhirlpoolWasher69
11016852500WhirlpoolWasher68
ATW4470TQ0WhirlpoolWasher65
ATW4475TQ0WhirlpoolWasher65
11016862500WhirlpoolWasher64
11016852501WhirlpoolWasher63
11016732500WhirlpoolWasher62
11029442800WhirlpoolWasher62
11016922500WhirlpoolWasher61
11026852500WhirlpoolWasher61
11016852502WhirlpoolWasher60
11016852503WhirlpoolWasher60
11016882501WhirlpoolWasher60
11016922503WhirlpoolWasher60
CAM2742TQ3WhirlpoolWasher59
11016882502WhirlpoolWasher58
11016922501WhirlpoolWasher58
CAM2742TQ2WhirlpoolWasher58
11016862503WhirlpoolWasher57
11016882500WhirlpoolWasher57
11016922502WhirlpoolWasher57
7MMMS0140VW0WhirlpoolWasher57
11016862501WhirlpoolWasher56
11016922504WhirlpoolWasher56
11016942503WhirlpoolWasher56
11016862502WhirlpoolWasher55
11016942501WhirlpoolWasher55
CAM2742TQ0WhirlpoolWasher55
11016962502WhirlpoolWasher54
11026152500WhirlpoolWasher54
CAM2752TQ0WhirlpoolWasher54
11016962503WhirlpoolWasher53
11018812700WhirlpoolWasher53
CAM2762TQ3WhirlpoolWasher52
HTW4300TQ0WhirlpoolWasher52
11016942500WhirlpoolWasher51
CAM2752TQ3WhirlpoolWasher51
ETW4300TQ0WhirlpoolWasher51
IV46000WhirlpoolWasher51

Installation

A technician's video showing how to replace part WP3979346. Plays from YouTube when you click.

Before you order

  • Match the part number character for character, including dashes and trailing letters; a single different character is usually a different part.
  • Confirm your appliance's model number on its data plate and check that it appears in the list above (or use the model lookup tool).
  • If a seller offers a substitute number, check that it appears in this page's replacement list or in the manufacturer's documentation.

Model lookup tool

Frequently asked questions

Which models does WP3979346 fit?

Our fitment data lists 513 models that use WP3979346, including GSQ9631LG0, IP45002, LSQ9110PW4. Enter your model number in the fit checker on this page to confirm.

What symptoms point to a failed washer water inlet valve and thermistor assembly?

The source catalog links this part to these symptoms: no water, slow fill, won't fill.

How much does WP3979346 cost?

Catalog prices on file range $41.09–$61.96 (as of 2026-05). The current Amazon price can differ, so check it before you order.