Product review (4 stars): Second Time Around, Third Time ............
My Whirlpool Duet washer was delivered in August of 2006. In March of 2010, I discovered that water was trickling into the tub while the machine was idle. The problem was in the water inlet valve and it was replaced under my extended warranty.  In April (2015), I again noticed water trickling into the tub and again the culprit was the water inlet valve.  To fix the second leak, I turned to Amazon and ordered a replacement part. I recieved a genuine Whirlpool OEM inlet valve in an OEM box.  Installation was easy, all you need is a pair of pliers, a # 20 torque-head screw driver, and fifteen minutes of your time.  There are a number of online tutorials you can find through Google or other search engines.

Some reviewers have reported a problem with the hole for anchor screw not lining up with this part.  There is a notch on the part that needs to align with the sheet metal opening for the part. Make sure that the edge of the metal aligns with that notch and then firmly push the part to the left. It will slide over about  inch and it will then align perfectly with anchor screw hole.

Please note that water leaking into the tub can also be caused by a defective water pressure switch. If you unplug the power cord on the machine and the water stops leaking, your problem is probably the pressure switch.  If the water continues to leak with the machine unplugged, the problem is the water inlet valve.

I can not award five stars to a part the fails every four to five years with moderate use. However, that is not Amazon's fault. I am awarding four stars for fast order turnaround, good price, and free shipping.

Update 05/14/2016: My water inlet valve began leaking again today after 12 months of service.  My wife loves her washer. Have ordered another new valve.

Update 05/20/2016: Installed the new water inlet valve today. While doing the install, I noticed the the rubber washers on the hot water hose had begun to break down. I also found a lot of tiny black specks stuck to the sides of the detergent dispenser that I assume are the result of the deteriorating black rubber washers. It is possible that a build up of these little specks of rubber in the interior works of the valve contributed to my latest failure.

My washer feed hoses were six-years old. I installed new hoses with the new valve. I recommend that, unless you have relatively new hoses on your washer, that you replace your hoses when you install a new water inlet valve. By the way, most plumbers recommend that that washer hoses be replaced every five years to minimize that possibility of water damage from a failed hose.

Update 01/21/2018: I recently noticed that the little black specks were showing up in the detergent dispenser tray again. I checked my water inlet hose washers and found them in good condition with no evidence of deterioration. I then examined the little Water Inlet Valve to Dispenser Hose (Part# 8182683) by removing it and inserting a chopstick down the hose.  I then withdrew the chopstick and it was covered with black gunk and specks. The rubber inside the little hose was obviously breaking down. I replaced the hose. No more little specks in the detergent tray.