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If the ice maker or water dispenser on your fridge are not working, or there is water leaking, it may be an issue with your water inlet valve. This part is found at the back of your refrigerator and supplies the water to both your ice maker and water dispenser. The materials can be worn out over time with regular use and should be replaced. Another area on the valve to inspect is the solenoids, which can be done with multimeter to check for continuity. This is a genuine OEM part that measures approximately 6.5 inches long by 3 inches wide and is made of plastic and metal. To replace this part, you will need access to the back of your fridge. Please ensure that you disconnect the power and water supply before beginning this repair.
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Works with the following brands:Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag
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Works with the following products:Refrigerator
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Fixes the following symptoms:Leaking, Ice maker not making ice, Not dispensing water, Ice maker won’t dispense ice
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Part# W10408179 replaces these:AP5263471, 1938614, W10408179, 2186486, 2188622, 2188708 ... Show more , 2188746, 2205762, 2255457, 2304757, 2304833, 2315534, 4389177, W10408179VP Show less
- Works with the following brands:
- Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag
- Works with the following products
- Refrigerator
- Fixes the following symptoms
- Leaking, Ice maker not making ice, Not dispensing water, Ice maker won’t dispense ice
- Part# W10408179 replaces these:
- AP5263471, 1938614, W10408179, 2186486, 2188622, 2188708, 2188746, 2205762, 2255457, 2304757, 2304833, 2315534, 4389177, W10408179VP
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Replacing your Water Inlet Valve

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- Customer:
- John from Bennettsville, SC
- Parts Used:
- W10408179
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
- Customer:
- Sean from Seaford, NY
- Parts Used:
- WPW10445062, W10408179
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
- Customer:
- robert from east hartford, CT
- Parts Used:
- W10408179
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Customer:
- Al from Williamsburg, VA
- Parts Used:
- W10408179
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
- Customer:
- Kim from Murphysboro, IL
- Parts Used:
- W10408179
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Wrench (Adjustable)
- Customer:
- Patricia from Richmond, VA
- Parts Used:
- W10408179
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
- Customer:
- DOUGLAS from COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
- Parts Used:
- W10408179
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
- Customer:
- john from st. cloud, FL
- Parts Used:
- W10408179
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
- Customer:
- Patricia from Katy, TX
- Parts Used:
- W10408179
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
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Manufacturer Part Number: W10408179
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