George K. January 02, 2012 I just installed a new water valve for my whirlpool fridge. It was easy to do, but after re-connecting the water supply, water started shooting out of the water dispenser on the door. I pushed and released the lever several times thinking maybe it was mechanical and stuck, but that didn't work. Did I reconnect the tubes incorrectly? Do I need to plug in the power to reset the solonoids? Please help! Thanks.
1 Answer Hello George. It sounds like the lines on the back of the unit are hooked to the water valve 4318046 in the wrong locations. Hope this helps. Read More...
Lady December 31, 2011 for Model Number kenmore refer. part # for inlet valve 2188542 How hard is it to replace the inlet valve ? Where the water line hook on to the part, it looks like it's screwed on. Do you know if it screws on or if I will have to cut it off? Thanks lady
1 Answer Hi Lady. The inlet valve is a easy part change. The hoses are different sizes so they only hook up one way. You can use the hoses and couplers supplied to extend the hoses if need be. Most of the time you do not need to. If they are long enough, use the half size connectors to slide onto the old hoses and they will compress onto the valve while you snug them on. Valve part 4318046. Thank You. Read More...
Corey N. December 28, 2011 for Model Number TS22AWXDW00 Ice maker over flows, three to four seconds too long. I have good pressure out the water dispenser.
1 Answer Hello Corey. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the water valve 4318046 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps. Read More...
Ricky December 14, 2011 for Model Number ed5chqxkq01 I had my ice maker off(bar up)the tube that feeds the ice maker is frozen could the water valve be bad or the switch in the ice maker
1 Answer Hello Ricky. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the water valve 4318046 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps. Read More...
Jason December 13, 2011 for Model Number GE ??? Refrig has a dual water inlet valve. Ice maker works fine, but can't get water from H2O dispenser. I hear click from valve, but no water. Thought line might be frozen, used hair dryer but melted ice maker trough and other parts, cost $50 for parts to repair. Any other ideas?
1 Answer Hello Jason. Remove the water line from the bottom of the freezer door. Press the dispenser and see if water comes out there. If so, the line inside the door is frozen and needs to be replaced. If there is no water there, the water valve 4318046 may be bad on the unit. Hope this helps. Read More...
Michael December 07, 2011 I noticed our ice maker wasn't making ice. I found the tube that feeds the ice maker had frozen ice inside of it. I used a hair dryer to thaw it so the ice would come out of the tube. Upon doing this, the ice maker kept over filling causing water to spill all over the freezer. I could see a constant stream of water coming out of the plastic tube in the freezer. I checked this inlet valve and when I disconnected the tube leading to the freezer, it was letting a small stream of water out. Am I correct in thinking this inlet valve likely needs to be replaced, or would it be the ice maker iteself? Thanks in advance for any info you have.
1 Answer Hello Michael. Yes, based on the information you provided, it sounds like the water valve 4318046 is bad and needs to be replaced. Hope this helps. Read More...
Keith December 03, 2011 for Model Number ed25tqfxfw01 Is it possible for me to buy the replacement seals/or washers for the dual inlet valve, instead of buying the valve its self. Pulled the value apart, and of coarse the seals inside are swollen not allowing the valve to open. Use to be a person could do a fix like this for cheap, but now it seems we are such a throw away society. Please help
1 Answer Hello Keith. No, if the seals are bad in the valve, you will need to replace the water valve 4318046. Hope this helps. Read More...
Tom December 02, 2011 for Model Number ED25PQXDM03 We have no water delivery at the door (will not fill glass). Is this valve a possible problem or something else ? Icemaker works fine.
1 Answer Hi Tom. Disconnect the water line below the freezer door hinge. Put the water line into the glass and see if it will flow now. If so then the door water line is clogged. Part # WP4388152. If not then you need to see if the water baffle behind the crisper drawer is frozen. If it is you can disconnect it and thaw it out under the sink. Tank/ baffle part # WP2256126. There is a micro-switch that is to the upper area of the water paddle. It can be jumped and you can see if the switch was bad while calling for water. Switch part # WP2162361. Thank You. Read More...
Thomas R. November 28, 2011 for Model Number Whirlpool ED22PQ I can't find the full model number, but the part I need to replace is on the dual water valve (solenoid). The part is marked Invensys N-86 2188542. Sorry for the missing info and would appreciate your help. Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Thomas. Based on the model number, 4318046 is the correct water valve. Hope this helps. Read More...
Chad November 04, 2011 for Model Number ED25TQ I recently purchased a used Whirlpool side by side. The previous party did not use the water option. When I attached the water supply, the water to the ice maker just kept running and did not shut off. I was told it was the inlet valve so I purchased a new only to find the same problem. None of the tubes were hooked on the old inlet valve so I am not sure if I have them hooked up in the proper location. Is there a plumbing diagram I could view? Or is there another problem?
1 Answer Hi Chad. There are (should be) 3 hose connections on the dual solenoid water valve. The supply incoming is separate on the "front " side of the water valve as it is mounted to the cabinet.Then there is a 1/4" line side of the red side which goes to the ice maker straight up to the ice maker. The 5/16" line will hook to the green color that goes to a internal water tank. Then the tank will supply the fountain control via the lower freezer hinge door connection. If you have it correct. Then look at the ice maker when it is calling for water fill, with the arm down . Pop off the front cover and see if after the 6-second fill is over, ice maker stops lifts the bail arm and shuts itself off. Since the ice maker controls the water valve fill and will not stop, then the ice maker is shorted internally and needs replaced. This part # is 4317943. Thank You. Read More...