{"id":17017,"date":"2025-04-30T05:35:37","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T12:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?p=17017"},"modified":"2026-07-14T11:49:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T18:49:49","slug":"how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/","title":{"rendered":"How to replace a Whirlpool refrigerator water inlet valve"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your Whirlpool fridge not making ice or dispensing water? It might be the inlet valve\u2014here\u2019s how to replace part WPW10498990 easily.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":17027,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"how to replace Whirlpool refrigerator water inlet valve WPW10498990","_yoast_wpseo_title":"%%title%% %%page%%","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Is your Whirlpool fridge not making ice or dispensing water? It might be the inlet valve\u2014here\u2019s how to replace part WPW10498990 easily.","_aviaLayoutBuilderCleanData":"[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-me8nont3' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Is your refrigerator leaking or failing to dispense water properly? It might be time to replace the water inlet valve, a simple fix that you can tackle yourself! Check out the detailed guide below, including an easy-to-follow how-to video, and bring your appliance back to perfect working condition in no time.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_video src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6Ki1N12xHmQ' mobile_image='' attachment='' attachment_size='' format='16-9' width='16' height='9' conditional_play='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-me8nogfs']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-me8n7mj3' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<b>Looking for the right part?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enter your appliance model number below to find the exact match and get your appliance running like new again!<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[search]<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Updated-blog-rectangle-225.jpg' attachment='17028' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-478gs9' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ma2v00ao' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need any replacement parts for your appliance, you can enter your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-find-your-appliances-model-number\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">model number<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AppliancePartsPros.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to order them. Most orders arrive in just two business days, and we have thousands of free guides to show you how to install your new parts.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Watch here: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6Ki1N12xHmQ\"><b>How To Replace: Whirlpool\/KitchenAid\/Maytag Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve WPW10498990<\/b><\/a>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The information in this article may not apply to your specific appliance model. We recommend consulting your manufacturer's documentation or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/repair-help\/\"> <b>contact us<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with any questions.<\/span><\/em>\r\n\r\n[lwptoc numeration=\"none\"]\r\n<p style=\"font-size:14.5px;margin:14px 0;font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif\"><a href=\"#app-safety-notes\">Full safety notes below<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety precautions<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When working on any appliance, remember to keep safety first. Here are some tips to keep in mind:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always power off and unplug your appliance or switch off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or replacement work. This keeps you safe by preventing any risk of injury from electric shock.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear insulated work gloves to protect your hands from sharp metal parts, pinching hazards and debris.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your time and don\u2019t rush while working to prevent accidents and personal injuries.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work in a well-lit area so you can clearly see and access the interior parts.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear your workspace of clutter and other obstacles. Keep children and pets away from the work area.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never work on internal parts with bare wet hands. Make sure the work area is completely dry.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your user manual to see if there are specific installation or safety instructions for your part or appliance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be gentle when handling or removing parts. Excessive force might damage the appliance or cause injury.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear safety glasses when working with chemicals, dust or cleaning large debris to prevent injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the appliance has recently been used, give it plenty of time for any heating parts to cool down before working on it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take pictures or make a note of wiring terminals or other connections before disconnecting to prevent any problems with reassembly.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When working with wires, avoid touching any exposed wires or terminals. If you need to touch a wire, use a non-conductive tool or wear insulating gloves to prevent electrical shock.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools and materials needed<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacement part number <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/whirlpool-valve-solenoid-single-wpw10498990-ap6022336.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WPW10498990<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (make sure it's compatible with your model before installing)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quarter-inch nut driver<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needle nose pliers<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flathead screwdriver<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protective gloves<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacement steps<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disassembly and removal<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate the rear access panel on the back of the fridge.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a quarter-inch nut driver, remove the several quarter-inch screws that are securing the access panel.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After removing all the screws, gently pull off the access panel and set it aside.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate the plug on the access panel and use pliers to turn and remove it, allowing you to remove the cover.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press in the tabs on the cover, and then remove the cover.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate the water line connected to the old water inlet valve.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press down on the blue collar to release the tube and pull out the water line.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry off the spark plug.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a quarter-inch nut driver, remove the single quarter-inch screw securing the old water inlet valve.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently pull the old valve out and down, then lift it slightly to remove it completely. This may take some effort, but the valve will come out.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installation and reassembly\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insert the new water inlet valve into the cutout, with the end that has the coil going in first.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift the valve up slightly and then pull in the bottom portion to secure it in place.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the quarter-inch nut driver to secure the new water valve to the access panel using the quarter-inch screw.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insert the water line tube into the new water inlet valve, pushing it all the way in.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install the plastic cover, making sure the tabs go in correctly.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plug in the water valve.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the bottom of the access panel inside the opening.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push the access panel down and align the holes.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the quarter-inch nut driver to install the screws and secure the access panel.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional information<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks for reading! We hope this guide helped you replace the water inlet valve on your Whirlpool refrigerator.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still need some replacement parts, grab your model number and head over to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/\"><b>AppliancePartsPros.com<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We offer over two million parts and most orders arrive in two business days. If you need some help with finding the right part or placing an order, you can contact our team at 1 (877) 477-7278.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you\u2019re waiting for your new part to arrive, you can explore our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/\"><b>DIY blog<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and watch thousands of video tutorials on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@appliancepartspros\/videos\"><b>our YouTube channel<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to follow us on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/appliancepartspros\"><b>Facebook<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/applpartspros\"><b>Twitter<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/appliancepartspros?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==\"><b>Instagram<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see our latest repair guides!<\/span>\n\n<div id=\"app-safety-notes\" style=\"border:1px solid #E6E6E6;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;margin:22px 0;font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif\"><div style=\"background:#1C437C;color:#fff;padding:9px 16px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px\">\u26a1&nbsp;Electrical safety \u2014 before you start<\/div><ul style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 20px 14px 38px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#1A1A1A;background:#fff\"><li style=\"margin:6px 0\"><b>Disconnect power<\/b> before you start \u2014 unplug it or switch off the breaker, and <b>confirm it's dead<\/b>.<\/li><li style=\"margin:6px 0\">Follow your <b>local electrical code<\/b>.<\/li><li style=\"margin:6px 0\">Anything involving <b>household wiring, outlets, or the breaker panel<\/b> itself is <b>licensed-electrician territory<\/b>.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_blog blog_type='posts' categories='11' link='category' blog_style='blog-grid' content_length='content' contents='title_read_more' date_filter='' date_filter_start='' date_filter_end='' date_filter_format='yy\/mm\/dd' offset='0' conditional='' bloglist_width='' columns='3' preview_mode='auto' image_size='portfolio' items='3' paginate='yes' lazy_loading='disabled' alb_description='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ma2v0mg9']\r\n\r\n[av_social_share title='Share this entry' buttons='' share_facebook='' share_twitter='' share_whatsapp='' share_pinterest='' share_reddit='' share_linkedin='' share_tumblr='' share_vk='' share_mail='' share_yelp='' yelp_link='https:\/\/www.yelp.com' style='' av-desktop-hide='' av-medium-hide='' av-small-hide='' av-mini-hide='' alb_description='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-qqsfh5']\r\n\r\n","_aviaLayoutBuilder_active":"active","footnotes":""},"categories":[84,11],"tags":[8012,8015,8013,8008,8014,8011,8017,8016,8009,8010],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>How to replace a Whirlpool refrigerator water inlet valve<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is your Whirlpool fridge not making ice or dispensing water? It might be the inlet valve\u2014here\u2019s how to replace part WPW10498990 easily.\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to replace a Whirlpool refrigerator water inlet valve\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Is your Whirlpool fridge not making ice or dispensing water? It might be the inlet valve\u2014here\u2019s how to replace part WPW10498990 easily.\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"AppliancePartsPros Blog\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-04-30T12:35:37+00:00\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-07-14T18:49:49+00:00\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-225.jpg\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1080\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Steven E\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Steven E\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/\",\"name\":\"How to replace a Whirlpool refrigerator water inlet valve\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-225.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T12:35:37+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-07-14T18:49:49+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#\/schema\/person\/03ac441e1fde2369dc0cf9fdd27c07bc\"},\"description\":\"Is your Whirlpool fridge not making ice or dispensing water? It might be the inlet valve\u2014here\u2019s how to replace part WPW10498990 easily.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-225.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-225.jpg\",\"width\":1080,\"height\":1080},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"APP Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Troubleshooting Appliances\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/category\/troubleshooting\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Refrigerator\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/category\/troubleshooting\/refrigerator\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"How to replace a Whirlpool refrigerator water inlet valve\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/\",\"name\":\"AppliancePartsPros Blog\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#\/schema\/person\/03ac441e1fde2369dc0cf9fdd27c07bc\",\"name\":\"Steven E\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/705340c7fffdf187ab647815aa35a88c?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/705340c7fffdf187ab647815aa35a88c?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Steven E\"},\"description\":\"With nearly a decade of experience in providing top-notch customer service regarding appliance parts and repair, Steven enjoys sharing practical advice, troubleshooting tips, and interesting information to help readers stay informed.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/author\/stevene\/\"}]}<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to replace a Whirlpool refrigerator water inlet valve","description":"Is your Whirlpool fridge not making ice or dispensing water? It might be the inlet valve\u2014here\u2019s how to replace part WPW10498990 easily.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to replace a Whirlpool refrigerator water inlet valve","og_description":"Is your Whirlpool fridge not making ice or dispensing water? It might be the inlet valve\u2014here\u2019s how to replace part WPW10498990 easily.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/","og_site_name":"AppliancePartsPros Blog","article_published_time":"2025-04-30T12:35:37+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-07-14T18:49:49+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1080,"height":1080,"url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-225.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Steven E","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Steven E","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/","url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/","name":"How to replace a Whirlpool refrigerator water inlet valve","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-225.jpg","datePublished":"2025-04-30T12:35:37+00:00","dateModified":"2026-07-14T18:49:49+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#\/schema\/person\/03ac441e1fde2369dc0cf9fdd27c07bc"},"description":"Is your Whirlpool fridge not making ice or dispensing water? It might be the inlet valve\u2014here\u2019s how to replace part WPW10498990 easily.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-225.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-225.jpg","width":1080,"height":1080},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-whirlpool-refrigerator-water-inlet-valve\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"APP Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Troubleshooting Appliances","item":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/category\/troubleshooting\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Refrigerator","item":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/category\/troubleshooting\/refrigerator\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"How to replace a Whirlpool refrigerator water inlet valve"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/","name":"AppliancePartsPros Blog","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#\/schema\/person\/03ac441e1fde2369dc0cf9fdd27c07bc","name":"Steven E","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/705340c7fffdf187ab647815aa35a88c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/705340c7fffdf187ab647815aa35a88c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Steven E"},"description":"With nearly a decade of experience in providing top-notch customer service regarding appliance parts and repair, Steven enjoys sharing practical advice, troubleshooting tips, and interesting information to help readers stay informed.","url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/author\/stevene\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17017"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17017"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17017\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24158,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17017\/revisions\/24158"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17027"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17017"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17017"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17017"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}