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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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Jim for Model Number KSRS25QGAL00

I purchased the Water Inlet valve for my Kitchenaide ice maker 3 1/2 years ago. It's again not getting water to the mold. You part number is AP6006054. What I was able to read this weekend, I could determine if it was operational by testing the resistance. I got a reading of about 190 on the ice maker side and 247 on the cold water side of the valve. The water dispenser is working so I'm wondering if these readings indicate that the valve has failed again? I did check the feed tube, it is clear and I checked the flow of water to the valve and it's running strong, I think. I filled a cup of water in 6 seconds which extrapolated to a gallon in appx. 1.6 minutes. Is there anywhere else I should check?

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Hello Jim, the valves coils are in range, but that only tests the coils not actual valve operation for ice maker's fill side. How you want to test the icemaker's fill circuit is to cycle the ice maker and test that 120v is showing at the valve's tan and white wire terminals during the last part of the harvest cycle for about 7 seconds, if so and the mold did not fill and the fill tube is not frozen then replace the valve. If it did fill and the freezer temp is below 10 deg then replace the ice maker.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, October 21, 2019

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