Whirlpool · Washer part

Washer Water Inlet Valve WP8181694

4.8 · 40 buyer ratings on the source catalog

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This part controls the water flow into the washer.

Reference price$43.70–$75.23

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

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Part number
WP8181694
Brand
Whirlpool
Made for
Washer
Fits
80 models
Also sold as
Kenmore, Kenmore Elite, KitchenAid
Install difficulty
Medium
Replaces
8181694
  • Fitment checked against 80 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

WP8181694 is a Whirlpool replacement part (washer water inlet valve) for washers. Our fitment data lists 80 models that use it.

This water inlet valve, part number WP8181694, is an essential component for maintaining proper water flow in your Whirlpool washer. The valve regulates the entry of water into the washing machine, ensuring that the appliance operates efficiently during wash cycles. For safety during installation, remember to unplug the washer and turn off the water supply. Always wear work gloves to protect your hands while handling and installing the part. This part replaces the original 8181694 valve.

Symptoms this part fixes

Linked symptoms open the full troubleshooting guide.

How to confirm it has failed

Symptom: A washer that won't fill, fills slowly, won't drain, or leaves standing water in the tub.

Check: For fill problems, check the inlet valve's screen filters for sediment. For drain problems, check the pump for a jammed object and confirm the drain hose isn't kinked or looped too high.

Models that use this part

Showing 60 of 80 confirmed models, models with their own parts page first.
ModelBrandApplianceParts on file
GHW9400PL0WhirlpoolWasher177
11045996403WhirlpoolWasher174
11045087403WhirlpoolWasher169
11042824200WhirlpoolWasher93
11042822200WhirlpoolWasher89
11042822202WhirlpoolWasher88
GHW9400PW2WhirlpoolWasher88
11042924200WhirlpoolWasher87
11045089402WhirlpoolWasher86
11042826200WhirlpoolWasher85
11042826201WhirlpoolWasher85
11045087402WhirlpoolWasher84
11042822203WhirlpoolWasher83
GHW9200LW0WhirlpoolWasher83
11042824201WhirlpoolWasher82
GHW9100LW2WhirlpoolWasher81
GHW9100LW1WhirlpoolWasher79
GHW9150PW0WhirlpoolWasher78
11042824203WhirlpoolWasher77
GHW9200LWWhirlpoolWasher76
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ModelBrandApplianceParts on file
11042924201WhirlpoolWasher75
11042824202WhirlpoolWasher74
11042922200WhirlpoolWasher73
11042822201WhirlpoolWasher72
11042836200WhirlpoolWasher72
11042832201WhirlpoolWasher71
11042834201WhirlpoolWasher71
11042922201WhirlpoolWasher71
11042924202WhirlpoolWasher71
11042926200WhirlpoolWasher71
11042834200WhirlpoolWasher70
11042836201WhirlpoolWasher70
11042922202WhirlpoolWasher70
11042922203WhirlpoolWasher70
11042924203WhirlpoolWasher70
11045087400WhirlpoolWasher70
11042932200WhirlpoolWasher68
GHW9100LQ2WhirlpoolWasher68
GHW9250MW1WhirlpoolWasher68
11042926201WhirlpoolWasher67
11042926220WhirlpoolWasher67
11044834202WhirlpoolWasher67
GHW9250MQ1WhirlpoolWasher65
11042926202WhirlpoolWasher64
GHW9100LW0WhirlpoolWasher64
KHWS01PMT3WhirlpoolWasher64
11042926203WhirlpoolWasher63
7MGHW9100MW0WhirlpoolWasher63
GHW9250MQ2WhirlpoolWasher63
KHWS02RMT1KitchenAidWasher63
GHW9250MT1WhirlpoolWasher62
GHW9250MT2WhirlpoolWasher62
KHWS01PMT2WhirlpoolWasher62
KHWS02RMT2KitchenAidWasher62
11042832200WhirlpoolWasher61
11045972400——61
7MGHW9150PW0WhirlpoolWasher61
GHW9100LQ0WhirlpoolWasher61
GHW9100LQ1WhirlpoolWasher61
GHW9250ML2WhirlpoolWasher61

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists WP8181694 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

  • 8181694

Installation

Installation difficulty on the source catalog: Medium.

A technician's video showing how to replace part WP8181694. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which models does WP8181694 fit?

Our fitment data lists 80 models that use WP8181694, including GHW9400PL0, 11045996403, 11045087403. Enter your model number in the fit checker on this page to confirm.

Which part numbers does WP8181694 replace?

WP8181694 replaces 8181694. If your original part carries one of those numbers, WP8181694 is the current replacement.

What symptoms point to a failed washer water inlet valve?

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

Is WP8181694 hard to install?

The source catalog rates installation as medium. This page includes a replacement video. Unplug the appliance before you start.

How much does WP8181694 cost?

Catalog prices on file range $43.70–$75.23 (as of 2026-05). The current Amazon price can differ, so check it before you order.