W10489643 Genuine Warm Water Inlet Hose for Whirlpool Washing Machines, Whirlpool Fill Hose for the Warm Tap Connection

W10489643 is a genuine Whirlpool inlet hose, specified for a warm water connection. It carries water from the tap to the machine's inlet valve, and as a fill hose it stays under mains pressure whenever the tap is on. There's no model list held for this number, so confirm W10489643 in the parts list for your Whirlpool, using the model number on its rating label, or compare it with the hose you're replacing.

Why a worn washing machine inlet hose is worth replacing early

Inlet hoses are easy to forget because they hide behind the machine, yet they hold water at full pressure around the clock if the taps are left on. Heat, age and movement during spin slowly weaken them. Warning signs include a bulge or blister in the hose, cracking near the end fittings, rust or green staining on the nuts, damp patches on the floor or a slow drip at the tap. A burst hose can flood a laundry in minutes, so a tired one should be swapped promptly.

Part details

• Genuine Whirlpool part W10489643
• Inlet hose for a warm water connection
• Connects the tap to the machine's inlet valve

Fitting the new inlet hose

Turn the tap off and unplug the machine, then undo the old hose at both ends with a towel handy. Check the new hose has its rubber washers seated in each nut. Screw it on by hand first so the thread doesn't cross, then nip it up gently, as over tightening can split the washer. Turn the tap on slowly and check both ends for leaks.

Questions about this part

Can I use this hose on the cold tap?

This hose is described for the warm water connection, so use it where your machine's instructions call for that hose. For the cold inlet, check your model's parts list for the matching cold hose number.