Samsung Washer Cold Water Inlet Valve Parts — Models & Compatibility

If your Samsung top-load washer won't fill with cold water, keeps dripping after the cycle ends, or only uses hot water regardless of your settings — you're likely dealing with a failed inlet valve. The DC62-00311C cold water inlet valve is the OEM replacement for dozens of Samsung WA series washers, including popular models like the WA40J3000AW, WA45M3100AW, and WA50R5400AW. This guide covers which models use this exact valve and what to check before ordering.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

The DC62-00311C fits Samsung top-load washers manufactured from roughly 2015 onward, primarily in the WA40, WA45, and WA50 series. Your model number is printed on a label inside the washer lid or on the back panel near the top right corner. It'll look something like "WA45M3100AW/A4-00" — the part before the dash tells you the base model, and everything after identifies the specific production version.

This valve replaces Samsung part numbers DC62-00311F, DC62-00311G, and cross-references to AP5966624 and PS11719654. If your model number starts with WA40, WA44, WA45, or WA50 and was made in the last 8-10 years, there's a strong chance this is your valve. Double-check the compatibility list below before ordering.

About This Replacement Part

The cold water inlet valve is an electrically-controlled solenoid valve that opens when the washer's control board sends a signal to start filling. Inside the valve, a small solenoid coil pulls a rubber plunger open against spring pressure, allowing water to flow through. When the coil fails (usually from normal electrical wear or mineral buildup), the valve either won't open at all — leaving you with no cold water — or won't close completely, causing that annoying drip-drip-drip into the tub between cycles.

Samsung designed this valve with two inlet ports on the back (one connects to your cold water supply line) and one outlet port that feeds into the washer's dispenser system. The valve body is a white plastic housing with brass fittings for the water connections and a 2-pin electrical connector on the side. You'll know it's failed when your washer skips the cold rinse entirely or when you hear water trickling into an empty tub hours after the wash finished.

Most inlet valve failures happen gradually — you might notice clothes coming out warmer than expected (because only hot water is entering), or cycles taking forever because the valve opens slower than it should. If you've already confirmed your water supply lines have good pressure and the screens inside the valve aren't clogged with sediment, a valve replacement usually fixes the issue completely. The part costs $86.99 and typically arrives ready to install with no calibration needed.

Compatible Samsung Washer Models

This valve works with the following Samsung top-load washer models. If you don't see your exact model listed, check the full specifications on your washer's label — variant suffixes (the letters and numbers after the slash) might differ, but the base model compatibility remains the same:

• WA40J3000AW series (A2-01, A2-11, A2-12, A2-13, AA-11, AA-12, AA-13)
• WA44A3205AW/A4-00
• WA45M3100AW/A4-00
• WA45N3050AW series (A4-00, A4-01)
• WA45T3200AW/A4
• WA50R5200AW series
• WA50R5400AW series
• WA50R5400AV series

These models share the same water inlet system architecture, which is why the same valve part works across multiple series. Samsung used this design heavily in their mid-capacity top-loaders from the mid-2010s through current production.

Installation Overview

Replacing the cold water inlet valve requires disconnecting the water supply, removing the washer's top or rear panel (depending on model), unplugging the electrical connector, unscrewing two mounting screws, and swapping in the new valve. You'll need an adjustable wrench, a nut driver or socket set, and about 30-45 minutes. The trickiest part is usually accessing the valve — some models require removing the entire control panel first to reach the mounting screws.

Before you start, turn off both hot and cold water supply valves behind the washer and unplug the machine from the wall. Have a towel and small bucket handy — even with the water off, there's always residual water in the lines that'll drip out when you disconnect the inlet hose from the old valve.

Order Your Replacement Valve

The DC62-00311C cold water inlet valve is available now for $86.99 with fast shipping. This is the genuine OEM replacement part, not an aftermarket substitute — same quality as the original valve installed at the Samsung factory. If your washer's giving you cold water problems and your model matches the compatibility list above, this valve should get you back to normal operation.