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Customer Questions and Answers for Primary Water Inlet Valve by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18016398
Manufacturer Part Number: WP12544002

The Primary Water Inlet Valve is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This valve controls the flow of water into the refrigerator's ice maker and water dispenser.  

Causes of a bad primary water inlet valve can include mineral deposits or debris clogging the valve, electrical issues such as faulty solenoids, and general wear and tear from frequent use.  

Symptoms of a bad primary water inlet valve include:

  • No water dispensing from the refrigerator
  • The ice maker not producing ice
  • Leaks around the valve area
  • Low water pressure from the dispenser

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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Brady for Model Number PSD264LGRW

Hello- I have a Maytag side by side fridge, with water in the door and an icemaker. I randomly have trouble with the icemaker inlet freezing and then water overflowing into the ice bin and down the side of the freezer. The tube doesn't freeze, the small spout where the tube goes into freezes and then won't take any more water. I replaced the inlet valve about 6 months ago and it has been better, but now has started back again. Do I need to replace the ic maker itself, or the inlet valve again? Thanks

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Brady, You're going to need to consider replacing both inlet valves 12002193 and WP12544002. With this particular water system, you need to maintain a minimum of 32 PSI water supply pressure at the primary fill valve connection. Low water pressure or poor water quality can cause the fill valves to "seep" and allow water to accumulate in the tube and freeze. The ice maker fill circuit is seldom the issue, but is a very remote possibility. You also want to check and make sure the freezer temperature is not too cold, the dispenser ice door is sealed after dispensing ice cubes, and the water fill grommet on the back of the refrigerator is seated to the cabinet back wall.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Thursday, October 10, 2013

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