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Customer Questions and Answers for Dual Water Inlet Valve by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18018171
Manufacturer Part Number: WP2188542

This dual water valve is an OEM Replacement Part intended for use with Whirlpool refrigerators that feature both a water dispenser and an ice maker. The purpose of this refrigerator water inlet valve is to supply the necessary water to both the ice maker and the water dispenser in a controlled manner. While its appearance may vary from the original part, it maintains identical functionality and is authorized by the manufacturer as a direct replacement.

Causes of a bad valve can include mineral buildup from hard water, wear and tear over time, or electrical issues. A malfunctioning valve can lead to problems with water flow, affecting both the ice maker and water dispenser.

Symptoms of a bad inlet valve may include:

  • Insufficient ice production or no ice at all
  • Low water pressure or slow water flow from the dispenser
  • Water leakage from the valve area

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

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Hello Khan, You should remove the water line at the bottom of the door and put it in a shallow pan and see if water will dispense into it, with the freezer door switch closed. If not, you can remove the output line from the water valve and hold the water valve over a pan and have someone try the dispense. If it will now dispense from the valve, the water tank in the bottom of the fresh food compartment is frozen. Pointing a hair dryer at it for about 15 minutes will thaw it out. The fresh food setting should be set one number COLDER and the freezer setting to one number warmer to prevent it from freezing again. If water still didn't come out of the4 water valve, verify voltage is getting to the valve. If it is, replace the valve WP2188542. If not, you need to go to the dispense area in the front of the freezer door and check the dispense bracket WP2180226 for broken micro switch mounting pins.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Tuesday, March 11, 2014

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