GE Washer Water Inlet Valve Parts — Models & Compatibility

If your GE top-load washer won't fill with water, fills too slowly, or leaks from the back panel, you're likely dealing with a failed quad water inlet valve assembly. This hub covers the WH13X26637 replacement valve that fits dozens of GE and Hotpoint GTW series washers manufactured over the past decade.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

The WH13X26637 quad valve assembly works with GTW680 and GTW685 series washers. To verify compatibility, locate your model number on the inside rim of the washer lid or on the control panel's back edge. Match it against the complete list below — this valve supersedes the older WH13X24058 assembly, so if that's what your manual calls for, this updated version is your correct replacement.

About This Replacement Part

The quad water inlet valve assembly controls all four water flow functions in these washers: hot fill, cold fill, spray rinse, and bleach dispenser injection. It's mounted on the back panel behind the control console and connects directly to your home's water supply lines. This is a mechanical solenoid valve assembly — when the washer's control board sends a signal, electromagnets open specific valve ports to allow water flow. Over time, sediment buildup in the valve seats or failed solenoid coils will cause no-fill conditions, continuous filling that won't stop, or water temperature problems. The WH13X26637 includes all four valve solenoids pre-assembled on the mounting bracket, along with the inlet screens that filter incoming water.

Compatible GE Washer Models

This valve assembly fits the following GE and Hotpoint top-load washer models:

• GTW680BSJ0WS through GTW680BSJ7WS
• GTW680BPL0DG through GTW680BPL2DG
• GTW685BPL0DG through GTW685BPL1DG
• GTW685BSL0WS through GTW685BSL6WS

All models listed use the identical quad valve configuration. If your model number starts with GTW680 or GTW685 followed by B, this is your valve.

What You're Getting

The WH13X26637 assembly includes the complete four-solenoid valve block with mounting bracket, inlet port screens, and all necessary gaskets. The valve housing is molded plastic with brass valve seats — it's designed as a complete replacement unit, not a rebuild kit. You'll reuse your existing water supply hoses and the wire harness that plugs into the valve's electrical connector. This direct OEM-equivalent replacement installs in the same mounting position as your original valve without any modifications to the washer cabinet.

Installation Overview

Replacing the water inlet valve requires accessing the rear panel of your washer. You'll need to unplug the machine, turn off both hot and cold water supply valves, disconnect the inlet hoses, remove the top panel and rear access panel, unplug the valve's wire harness, unbolt the old valve assembly, and reverse the process with the new valve. The entire job takes about 45 minutes if you've got basic hand tools and a towel to catch residual water from the hoses.

Why This Valve Fails

Three things kill these quad valves: mineral deposits from hard water that prevent valve seats from sealing properly, failed solenoid coils that won't open when energized, and cracked diaphragms inside the valve body that allow continuous water flow. If you've got city water with high mineral content, sediment eventually clogs the inlet screens or builds up on the valve seats. Well water systems introduce additional iron and sulfur compounds that accelerate valve degradation. The solenoids themselves fail from electrical stress — after thousands of open-close cycles, the coil windings develop shorts or opens that prevent proper valve operation.

Pricing & Availability

The WH13X26637 quad water inlet valve assembly is priced at $51.99 and ships directly from our warehouse. That's significantly less than the OEM part through appliance service centers, and it's the exact same valve assembly used by GE factory technicians. This valve replaces part numbers WH13X24058, AP6282070, PS12171559, and 4546358 — if any of those numbers appear in your washer's documentation, the WH13X26637 is your updated replacement.