How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6006054 / WP2188542 Dual Water Inlet Valve

Replaced water dual inlet valve 

After searching for possible leak causes on the internet I settled on the cause being a faulty valve. Just to be certain, I called Appliance Parts Pros help line and confirmed. I then ordered a replacement valve. I also watched the well-made how-to video on the Appliance Parts Pros web site. The part arrived the next day and I was able to replace the valve in about 10 minutes. Easy-peasy. 

Started by replacing icemaker module - worked for a while but water supply tube was iceing over and eventually stopped making ice again. Next step was replacing solenoid - 1/4" copper pipe connection to new solenoid leaked so trip to plumbing store (got a new ferrule to remake connection). The white translucent tube the runs on the back of the fridge between solenoid and icemaker looked black on the inside - replaced (another trip to the store). Seems to be making ice now. I think I'm going to put a water filter inline (currently there isn't one and whatever that black stuff is, we're drinking it!) 

Found the part instantly on AppliancePartsPros.com! Watched quicky video tutorial. He sure did make the fix seem so easy! Ordered the part, and "boom" delivered in a jiffy! Dear and handy husband had the part installed (10 minutes, tops!) Perfect instructions and he wasn't gone long enough for me to miss him! Great service and saved a service call and a big bill. This site is bookmarked for the future! 

It was an easy 15 min. fix . pull fridge out from wall , UNPLUG cord ! , take off lower back panel , use towel to catch the little bit that leaks . turn off water supply and disconnect from inlet . remove screws that hold water valve to back of fridge , pull valve out and disconnect nylon nuts from that feed water to fridge and icemaker . install new water valve in reverse order and your done . make sure that water feed inside freezer is clear of ice . mine shot water out ice dispenser door . I took icemaker off the wall & saw small white box on back of icemaker frozen solid , it took me 15 seconds to chip out ice , put back on wall & leveled icemaker . It now makes ice great . 

Replaced the water inlet valve at the rear of the fridge, had to remove and thaw out ice tray, reset the ice maker 

Appliance Parts Pros to the rescue. I got the part on a timely basis, read the instructions, and put it in. I used a nut driver and the existing electrical harness that went to the old one. The part looked slightly different, but I was confident it would would fit and operate the same as the old one (when it was working, that is). Since I'd never replaced this part before, I went slow, which decreased the likelihood that I would make a mistake. The new valve works fine and does not drip at all. This is the second part that I replaced on our refrigerator. The last one was the coil fan (that was easy too). I think our refrigerator is running out of easy parts to replace, by the way. 

Exchanged the water inlet valve. Quick fix took maybe ten minutes and now fountain works properly. 

Replace water solenoid 

Fixed it myself, took my time went step by step using appliance parts Pros.com trouble shooting guidance.