The Water Valve is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This part controls the flow of water to the ice maker and water dispenser, ensuring proper operation and water delivery.
Causes of a bad water valve can include mineral buildup from hard water, electrical malfunctions, or general wear and tear over time.
Symptoms of a bad water valve include:
- Insufficient or no water flow to the ice maker or water dispenser
- Leaks around the valve area
- Unusual noises when the water dispenser or ice maker is in use
- Ice maker not producing ice or producing small, misshapen ice cubes
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Ice maker stopped making ice Janell N. • Portland , OR • August 10, 2014
I had verified that the water supply was healthy, so it was either the icemaker unit or the water valve. I replaced the icemake first, based on a the pareto showing it was the culprit for most other people, but it didn't help. That replacement was straightforward; the hardest part was reaching all the way back to unclip the wiring harness since I am too lazy to totally empty the bottom freezer and remove the door.
So the next step was the water valve. The hardest part of this was pulling the...
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