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Customer Questions and Answers for Valve-Inlt by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18047856
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10159839

The Inlet Valve is an OEM component for Whirlpool refrigerators. It is responsible for controlling and regulating the flow of water into the ice maker and water dispenser components. The valve inlet plays an important role in precisely metering water levels for optimal operation of these features.

Causes of a bad Inlet Valve can include mineral buildup inhibiting proper function, worn out or damaged sealing components, or issues with the electronic controls that operate the valve.  

Symptoms of a bad inlet valve include:

  • No water supply to the ice maker or dispenser  
  • Leaks or drips from the valve area
  • Error codes related to water issues
  • Ice maker or dispenser not functioning properly

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

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Doug H for Model Number GS6NBEXRL00

This started with my ice maker not making ice, but I believe that the valve that fills the ice try would not stop filling and the ice maker just froze. The only way I can get the ice tray to stop filling would be to turn off the water supply. Otherwise, the ice tray overflows and the water freezes all inside the freezer. Any ideas on what is causing this? I was told by a tech that I described the problem to that it is the water inlet valve (part WPW10159839).

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Ronald, Recheck and make sure the wiring to the new fill valve is correct, then check the dispenser paddle switch circuit, it should have a "closed" circuit when pressed and an "open" circuit when released.

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William V for Model Number Kenmore Elite model # 10656703500

Can I replace part #AP4362516 for part #AP4327602 ? I have a water leakage from the tubing that connects to the Invensys N-86-sv. This tubing is to close to the ground and the pressure over the years seems to have broken the plastic tubing. Now that I want to purchase a new Invensys N-86-sv, I am comparing that the water fitting on the part #AP4327602 seems a lot better than the part #AP4362516 since it does not go downward but sideways, not forcing water tubing. But before purchasing it, wanted to make sure I can use part #AP4327602 on the Kenmore Elite model #10656703500.

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William, Unfortunately you would not be able to use the part WPW10217917 in place of the WPW10159839. While they are both dual style valves the WPW10217917 only has 2 ports to it and the WPW10159839 has 3 tube ports. There may also be a wiring type difference that will not allow it to work. Also the WPW10217917 is designed for a icemachine not a refrigerator.

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DeVaugn, you have to press in on the collar that surrounds the tube, to unlock it, then pull on the tube. When you install the tubes, press in on the collar, insert the tube as far as possible, release the collar and give a slight tug on the tube to make sure the tube locks in place and doesn't leak.

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Hello Paul. It sounds like the water valve is bad and will need to be replaced. Make sure the filter is good on the unit as well.

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