How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP3103467 / 4318047 Water Valve Single

When we had an ice bucket fill with water and freeze into an entire block of ice we knew we had a problem. Once we chiseled out the block of ice and returned the bucket, the ice maker just stared at us and did nothing. No water was coming out. After some googling and watching vids I learned that I should test the water inlet valve for continuity. After learning what a water inlet does and where it was located, I disconnected power to the refrigerator and removed the water inlet valve. Damn, no continuity. Bad valve. After speaking to an online agent through the chat line, I was able to confirm the correct part and placed an order. It arrived in 2 days. I was sitting on the front porch when FedEx dropped it off. Within 30 minutes I had the part replaced and water was filling the ice maker. I went back out to the porch and finished my drink with a good book. (I actually was surfing the web... watching dog vids) A couple of hours later I heard the joyful sound of 8 ice cubes being dumped into the ice bucket. Success! Can't wait for the next appliance to require a new part! Thanks for all the help Appliance Parts Pros!!! I suspect I'll be back soon. 

No ice no water in ice maker so figured it was the pump so gave a call, had part in 2 days. Easy assembly, go to YouTube, part did not fit inside grill like original so I just screwed to outside fridge. Sticks out a little more but I have ice. 

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After seeing video online and talking to customer service, I was assured I ordered the right part. The valve was a little different than the original but that was expected because of the instructional video and the freezer is 30 years old. The repair was straightforward and easy to perform. even though I was in a small space to make the repair. Thanks! AppliancePartsPros.com. 

Changed the fill valve - it was not closing completely, and that froze up the fill line. Also replaced the ice maker since the Teflon had deteriorated and the aluminum was starting to corrode. 

The unit I got from you was perfect, went right in and started making ice 

Purchased a new single valve. 

Replaced with new valve.The connections were straight forward. Mounting was a challenge.I used part of old valve to mount.Had to drill a hole and then use screw with a nut. 

I took the original valve body apart to see if I could seal it back up, but when I removed the screws the casing was so dry rotted, it fell apart. So i ordered the part from appliance part pros, which the part made it in about 3 days. Once the part made it in it literally took 5 minutes to install. Now my ice maker is working like a champ! 

Replaced the water valve unit.