FIXED WTW4616FW1 Whirlpool Washer only fills with cold water.

[texcajun06]

Model Number

WTW4616FW1

Brand

Whirlpool

Age

1-5 years

I have a Whirlpool top load washer WTW4616FW1 purchased brand new several years ago. The unit recently stopped filling with hot/warm water. I verified I had no obstructions in the hose and hot water will fill a bucket. I just finished replacing the water inlet valve which I assumed was the problem. After replacing the $45.00 part, it still won't switch over to warm or hot water. When in the hot water position it still fills with cold water. Matter of fact. no matter where the temperature adjustment is set to, it only lets in cold water. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[Jake]

Something seems odd here.

If you are able to remove the HOT water supply fill hose and it fills with HOT water in a bucket, it should fill HOT in the machine. Turn the COLD water off to the machine and see if it still puts in COLD water on the HOT side.

You will need a multimeter to do a voltage test at the HOT water inlet valve solenoid. Set the meter on VOLTS AC and put the meter probes on each electrical terminal that connects to the HOT water inlet valve solenoid, then start the machine on HOT water and see if you get 120 volts.

Jake

 

[texcajun06]

Thanks for answering so quick Jake. As you asked, With the switch on the front panel set to Hot, I turned off the water to the cold side and pressed Start. No water filled the machine and the Hot solenoid does not have 120vac going to it. I verified the Cold side does have 120vac. I am thinking either the Water Temp selector switch is bad or the Control board is bad. Do you have a test to let me know which it might be?

 

[Jake]

Yes, I'm attaching your tech. data sheet below, Do TEST #2 Valves

Unfortunately, the tech. data sheet doesn't tell us how to test the temperature switch. Also check for any pinched or broken wires at the temperature switch.

Here's the temperature switch for your model:

Whirlpool W10859568 Switch-Cyc (AP5999335) - AppliancePartsPros.com

SWITCH-CYC W10859568 / AP5999335 made by Whirlpool

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Jake

 

[texcajun06]

Well, when I run the hot water in diagnostic mode it's just fine. I am ordering the temperature selector switch. Wish me luck! And thanks again!

 

[Jake]

Ok, sounds good, lots of luck.

Jake

 

[texcajun06]

Thank you so much for the help Jake. Turned out to be the Temperature Select rotary switch. Installed the new one and we can wash our clothes in hot water once again. I guess if you
run the Hot Water Test and actually get hot water, you can assume the electronics and the fill valve are good. Only thing left was the Temp Select switch.

 

[Jake]

Excellent tex, glad to hear the new temperature switch fixed it.

Thanks for the update!

Jake