The Water Inlet Valve is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It is crucial for supplying water to the refrigerator’s ice maker and water dispenser. This valve opens and closes to allow water to flow into the appliance at the appropriate times, ensuring that your ice maker and water dispenser operate smoothly and efficiently.
Symptoms of a failing Water Inlet Valve include:
- No water being dispensed
- The ice maker not producing ice or producing very small ice cubes
- Water leaking from the back of the refrigerator where the valve is located
- Unusual noises when the valve is supposed to be operating
Causes of a bad water inlet valve can include mineral deposits blocking the valve, mechanical wear over time, or solenoids within the valve failing, which prevent it from opening or closing properly.
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Icemaker failed to fill with water Todd P. • Kaysville , UT • March 18, 2016
I ordered a new solenoid valve set and watched the online video of the replacement process. So after emptying my freezer and fridge, removing the doors and freezer drawer, so I could mover the fridge out of its cove, I discovered after taking the panels off the rear, that my fridge is different than that shown in the video. I went back online and discovered in one of the exploded views of the cabinet there is a panel inside the refrigerator which can be removed after taking the shelves out of...
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