Whirlpool Washer Water Inlet Valve and Thermistor Assembly - WP3979346

Whirlpool Washer Water Inlet Valve and Thermistor Assembly - WP3979346

Restore controlled washer filling and temperature sensing with this genuine OEM Whirlpool Washer Water Inlet Valve and Thermistor Assembly - WP3979346. This valve attaches to the water lines and uses solenoids, with the thermistor assembly, to control water entry and temperature feedback on supported washers.

WP3979346 is a genuine Whirlpool-manufactured washer water inlet valve and thermistor assembly used when the original part is worn, damaged, missing, leaking, noisy, or no longer performing correctly. The key to a correct order is matching the exact appliance model number and the original part design, not just the visible part name.

Fits These Brands / Families: Select Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, and Inglis washer platforms.

This part commonly replaces previous part numbers including 3979346, 3979347, 8578342, AP6009052, WP3979346VP.

Fitment / What To Verify: Verify the full washer model number, hot/cold port orientation, thermistor connector, harness plug, mounting tab style, and inlet screen condition. Filling problems can also come from low supply pressure or blocked screens.

Please confirm fitment with your appliance model number before ordering.

Is it time to replace?

• Common Symptoms: No hot or cold water, slow fill, leaking at the valve, temperature selection problems, or water entering when the washer is off.
• Visible/Sensory Cues: Cracked valve body, mineral-clogged screens, corroded solenoids, burned connector, or water seepage at the ports.

Pro Tip: Replace old fill hoses or washers if they are brittle or leaking, and flush the supply lines before connecting the new valve.

Technical Specifications

Legacy part number(s)/code(s): 3979346, 3979347, 8578342

Please note: These legacy parts have been replaced by this item. They may not look exactly the same, but the manufacturer of these appliances has assured us that they will function properly.

If you have questions, please message us before ordering so we can address y