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Customer Questions and Answers for Water Inlet Valve by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18049152
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10179146

The Water Inlet Valve is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This part is responsible for controlling the flow of water into the refrigerator's ice maker and water dispenser system. It operates by opening and closing to allow water from the household supply line to enter the refrigerator as needed.

Over time, water inlet valves can fail or become clogged with mineral deposits, especially in areas with hard water. 

Symptoms of a bad Water Inlet Valve include:

  • No water being dispensed or ice being made
  • A slow or irregular flow of water from the dispenser
  • Unusual noises coming from the valve area during operation
  • Water leaking from the valve or at the connection points

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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Hello Vivian, if the water dispenser only gives water with the water filter cartridge filter removed then the filter head housing needs to be replaced. Concerning the ice maker if it not filling, manually add water to the ice maker and check after 12 hours or so, if the ice maker did not harvest and dump the cubes then check the freezer temp is below 10 deg, if so then replace the ice maker.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, October 19, 2022

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