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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 Mark, You may want to check to see if your fill tube for the icemaker is frozen. If the tube is frozen then you would want to clear the ice from fill tube. If no ice is in the fill tube you may want to check the motor on icemaker to see if the wheel pins are broken. If the pins are broken then it will not spin to let the water come in and you will need to replace ice module W10190935. Also check the back of the module to make sure that there are no burnt terminals. If there are you would also need to replace module. You can test the water valve with icemaker cycling to see if you are getting 120vac when the icemaker calls for water. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Friday, November 23, 2012

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