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Customer Questions and Answers for Valve by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18051783
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10217917

The Water Valve is an OEM part for Whirlpool ice machines. It controls the flow of water into the ice machine. When activated, this valve opens to allow water to fill the ice mold during the ice production cycle and closes to halt the flow once the mold is full.

Causes for a bad Water Valve can result from mineral deposits or debris, obstructing the valve and affecting its function. Electrical failures or wear and tear can also lead to issues like leaks or incomplete opening/closing.

Symptoms of a malfunctioning Water Valve include:

  • No ice or smaller than usual ice cubes, indicating an insufficient water supply.
  • Leaking water from the valve area.
  • Ice machine fails to produce ice despite being in proper working order otherwise.

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Valve (Part Number: OEM18051783)

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Hello Javier, You should first verify the correct polarity to the appliance. If this is correct, the water may need to be filtered or the control board may need to be replaced, depending on the type of valve failure.

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Hello C.R, To remove the water lines from this valve WPW10217917, you will need to follow the directions for the John Guess Fittings as follows: To remove: Push line in and hold ring in, then, while holding ring in, pull line out. To re-install, push line in until resistance is met. Push harder until line "pops" in another 1/4 inch or so. Pull on line without touching the ring to seat seal.

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David for Model Number GI15NDXTS0

My ice machine quit making ice. I saw that there was no water flowing over the evaporator plate and when I told this to Appliance Parts Pros, I was told I needed to replace the valve. I did this and water started running over the evaporator plate but the water never shut off and ice never formed. When I shut the water off from the source after the bin was full, the machine made ice and the system seemed to work. If I turned the water source on, filled the bin, then turned the water source off, it continued to make ice. I told Appliance Parts Pros what was going on and was told the valve they sent is probably defective, so they sent another valve. When I installed the second valve, the same problem occurred. Water constantly runs unless I shut it off at the source. Do I have another defective valve or is there another problem. Thanks

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Butch, You will want to check the water line between the water valve and the reservoir to make sure that the fill tube is not frozen. If this checks ok then you will want to test to make sure that the water valve is getting 120 vac to it. If there is power to the valve but no water flowing in then you may have received a defective valve. If there is no power then the issue will be with the control board. Also check the wiring to make sure that there is no damaged wiring.

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Hello David. You press in on the compression ring the tubes slide into and while holding it pressed, it will allow the tube to be pulled out.

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Howard J for Model Number W10217917 under counter ice maker

On my whirpool under counter ice maker I have replace 2 w10217917 water inlet controls valve in the last 3 months. After checking with my vom meter I have found the coil on the valve is opening up. I measured my input AC voltage it between 121vac to 123.1 vac. My question is this just bad luck or what would cause the coil to open up? From the electrical drawing it looks like the coil operating voltage is 120vac. The ice maker works great when the valve replace but has only lasted 4 weeks before going out. Any help on this would be great I have a new valve but worry about burning it up. Thanks for the help

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Howard, The first thing with this issue would be that the valve is 120 vac and typically should not go out that rapidly. You will want to check for voltage spikes. This is a common reason for rapid part failure. It would be best to have the power company come do a power test and see if there are surges getting to the unit. Frequent power outages even if quick surges can cause this issue.

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Jesse, If the reservoir is full and the water is being circulated up to and over the chill plate, then no the water valve is not the problem. You will need to check the evaporator thermistor, and the reversing valve on the back of the ice machine. If the reversing valve is stuck open, the evaporator wont cool and make a slab of ice. If the thermistor has been dislodged or is out of calibration, the control can't tell if the evaporator is cooling and will not produce an ice slab. Please include a model number on your next post, we can assist you better and more efficiently if you do. Thanks

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Jesse, It is possible for a valve to have a chatter which would be defective. You will want to go ahead and replace the valve.

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Lee V. for Model Number KUIC18NNTS0

Unit was working fine and next morning the circulation pump was squealing. I turned unit off and back on. It sounded like a valve clicked open like it usually does when it fills with water but no water. It did this every time I tried turning off and back on. I manually poured water in the reservoir and the pump stopped making noise and circulated the water fine. It seems like it is not getting any water. I recently cleaned with ice maker with approved cleaner and it had worked fine the two days prior. Thanks

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