Product review (5 stars): Genuine OEM part, exactly as pictured WITH thermistor
I purchased this OEM part after getting burned by another seller on Amazon (American HVAC.) The seller sent me a cheap universal valve which did not have the thermistor (small black inlet with two prongs on one end of the valve.) My Whirlpool washer requires a thermistor. I'm happy to say this part appears to be genuine OEM and was exactly as pictured (my order was sold & fufilled by Amazon.)  I got it installed in under two minutes. It took me longer to get the housing back on the washer than it did to replace the part. I saved myself hundreds of dollars on a service call, and now the water is back to running full force in my machine. Very satisfied.