How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP3103466 / 4318046 Water Valve

Installing a new dual water assembly valve was the fix. The video on the website was very helpful. Anyone with moderate fix it skills can perform this repair, but, there might be some unexpected issues: 1. If your incoming waterline is one of those "pinch valve" external water pipe valves, you might find that shutting it off and turning it back on renders it inoperable. I found this to be the case, and ended up cutting a section out of the water supply pipe and installing a "Shark Bite" 3 way connector and an auxiliary 1/2" shutoff valve. 2. You might find that the incoming 1/4" tubing has accumulated corrosion and needs to be "blown out" with compressed air, or simply replaced. Those 2 issues were encountered, but, all issues were remedied and the install went smoothly after that. 

Using your website video and parts. 

Our 22yr old whirlpool refrigerator started making hollow ice cubes. I research what the problem might be and found It most likely was the water inlet valve. I entered my model number on appliance parts pro and to my surprise they still carried the part. The part arrived within two days and after watching the instruction video, my husband had the part installed within 15 minutes and that included moving the frig out and getting the tools. My ice cubes are now perfectly solid. We are extremely pleased with the whole process. The moral of the story, don't spend money on new when you can fix it yourself. 

R & R water inlet valve 

Replaced the complete water valve. The Part cost was lower than I thougth. It came along with detailed instructions way beyond what I needed since I was just doing a part replacement. Also came along with all nuts and adaptors if I was building this from scratch I would have had all the needed parts. Biggest thing is the part was exactly as pictured online when I ordered it, no surprises. 

After receiving delivered part (record time ) , removed and replaced in 5 minutes! Great part and service by the " Pros " ice and water back on! Thanks 

Replaced with new valve 

I replaced the ice maker/ice water valve. Very easy replacement. The part even included instructions. 

Replaced part 

Order a new ice maker and water valve