The Valve is an OEM component specifically designed for Whirlpool refrigerators. It regulates the flow of refrigerant through the cooling system.
Causes of a faulty valve can include mineral buildup or debris obstructing flow over many years of use. Internal seals may deteriorate with exposure to refrigerants.
Symptoms of a bad valve include:
- Increased buzzing or vibrating noises from the refrigeration unit
- Fluctuating temperatures with foods not staying consistently fresh
- Advanced warming inside refrigerator without cause
This OEM Whirlpool part is compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Freezer stop working ice melt and drip on floor fresh food in cooler is ok Ngoc N. • Naples , FL • June 06, 2016
Remove R134a with sadle tapper valve and a gauge, Carefully heat and remove 3 tubes connect to valve after ID them. Install new valve in reverse, remove coil before applying heat to solder them back. Evacuate system, test for leak, Vacuum again then put in 5.6 oz of new R-134a by electronic scale. Plug in and watch the pressure going to 0 and sometime negative. Wait for a couple hous and voila, it start to make ice, check temperature in freezer 3 hrs later it had gone down to -3F degree. The...
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