The Water Inlet Valve is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It is responsible for controlling the flow of water into the refrigerator’s ice maker and water dispenser. The valve opens and closes to allow the right amount of water to fill the ice maker tray or to dispense water from the refrigerator door.
Over time, the water inlet valve can wear out or become damaged due to mineral deposits, corrosion, or electrical issues. A faulty valve can lead to problems with the water supply, affecting the refrigerator’s ability to produce ice or dispense water properly.
Symptoms of a bad water inlet valve include:
- No water or ice production
- Water dispenser not working
- Leaks or drips around the valve or inside the refrigeratorStrange noises coming from the valve area
This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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Leaking
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Ice maker not making ice
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Ice maker won't dispense ice
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
The icemaker water inlet valve wouldn't close properly so water was constantly leaking into the refrigerator Ronald W. • Sagaponack , NY • September 10, 2016
I replaced the water inlet valve. The toughest part was closing off the feed line while I waited for the valve to be delivered. The needle valve used to install the feed line wouldn't close completely. I ended up fabricating a plug from some parts from the hardware store.
The mounting bracket on the new valve was completely different from the original, but it still mounted easily enough. The 1/4" plastic hose fitting was a different type from the original, but the hose fitted into it easily...
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