Customer Questions and Answers for Water Inlet Valve by Whirlpool

Hello Nuno, yes this is generally a worn inlet water valve that is leaking when closed.

Sibby, The part number for the icemaker will be 4317943 and the valve is 2206123.

Robert, You will want to test to see if the fill tube is frozen going into your icemaker. Also, check to see if there is power to the water valve when the icemaker is calling for water and if there is not then the issue will be a fautly icemaker. If there is then the valve would be faulty.

Hello Yordan, if the ice maker is cycling and not filling with water then check if the ice maker's fill tube is frozen, next check if the the ice maker water valve coil (purple and white wires) is open ( no continuity).

David, the primary water valve for your model is part number WP12544002 which is where the water supply line from the house connects. Your unit also has a secondary valve that is part number 12002193.

Joe, A model number for the product you're working on is always helpful. The video attached to 2206123 will give you most of the information you're going to need to install the replacement fill valve. But, here are the basics, The water tubes are two different sizes, the 1/4" tube is for the ice maker and the 5/16" tube is for the water dispenser. The 1/4" water supply tube will attach to the threaded fitting on the isolation(single) solenoid. The tube to the interior water filter will attach to the outlet fitting on the bottom of the isolation valve solenoid. The return water tube from the filter assembly will attach/insert into the inlet fitting on the "dual" valve (with the green colored ring). The 5/16" water tube from the water tank will insert into the larger fitting on the outlet of the dual valve and the 1/4" water tube from the ice maker will insert into the smaller outlet opening of the dual valve(the one with the green ring). Make sure the ends of the water tubes are cut perpendicular to the tube, the nds are clean and have no burrs, debris or shavings remaining, and that you insert the tubes as far as possible into the fittings on the valve. Then open the water supply and check for operation and leaks.

Chet, You will want to check the drain of the unit to ensure that it is not clogged as this would be the cause for the leaking issue. If this checks ok then the issue will be a water valve issue.

Joe, With the water inlet valve having been discontinued by the manufacturer, unfortunately there would be no suitable replacement available.

Hello Tom. That is usually a jumper wire from one solenoid to the other. You will need to check and see if it broke off.

Hello Bill, You should check the water pressure to the refrigerator. If it is over 120 PSI you may need to adjust the water pressure regulator to the home since this will affect all appliances in the home with a water inlet valve. Ideally, you should read have from 50 to 100 PSI.