Product review (5 stars): Exact replacement part for Whirlpool clothes washer (self repair for clogged cold water input)
This part did the trick to repair our stopped GE front load washer. The part was an exact match and fairly easy to replace if you are handy with tools and searching the web for helpful videos. This valve controls the flow of hot and cold water to the washing machine using integrated relays for each temperature water (cold, hot, warm), and controls the cold water used for most rinse cycles.

We have a well, so there is some sediment and mineral content brought in with the water that clogs over time. We had an error displayed and the washer wouldn't continue. A quick Google search and we found the problem - clogged cold water that is used for almost all rinse activities (no matter what temp is chosen). When I removed the cold water hose, you could easily see the clogged screen (that is integrated into this valve) - it was beyond just cleaning. I ordered this part with overnight shipping and installed it in the washer. The power connectors for both the cold and hot relays were exact matches to the original, so they snapped right in.

Once I installed the new valve unit, I reconnected the power to the relays and reconnected then restarted the water flow,. It took some manipulation to get the door unlatched (unlocked) and the wet (now stinky) towels removed, but there is help if you search the web. Once the towels were removed, we started the drain process and the cold water flowed perfectly.

We saved at least $200 in a service call and the repair was fairly easy. This part was an exact match and is apparently used on many Whirlpool and Sears washer models.