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Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18053016
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10245167

Fix no water to ice maker or dispenser with a new water inlet valve. Restores proper water flow. DIY repair typically takes 10-20 minutes.

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Hello Dennis, The water line popping out from the top fitting is the indication that the water valve WPW10245167 is either bad or insufficient water pressure is being delivered to the water valve. You should make sure the water line isn't crimped and that the water pressure at the valve is sufficient. Since the water valve is closed only by water pressure, the water line should not be connected to the home water supply with a self-tapping saddle valve. These clog with sedimentation and mineral deposits too readily and cause constant complaints. If this is the method that has been used, the valve can be slid aside and the pierced hole in the water line drilled out to a 1/4 inch opening. The fill tube in the freezer will have to be thawed out with a hair dryer. This only takes about 15 minutes but will be necessary along with the valve replacement to restore normal operation.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Tuesday, February 26, 2013

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