Frigidaire Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve Parts — Models & Compatibility

Your Frigidaire's ice maker stopped working. The water dispenser clicks but nothing comes out. That telltale silence when the solenoid should activate — you've got a failed water inlet valve. This 4-coil valve (part 242253002) controls water flow to both your ice maker and door dispenser across dozens of Frigidaire, Electrolux, and Kenmore refrigerator models.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

First, you'll need your exact model number. On most Frigidaire French-door and side-by-side refrigerators, look inside the fresh food compartment — upper left or right wall. You're looking for a label that starts with letters like FFHB, FGHB, or LFHB followed by numbers. Cross-reference that against the compatible models list below. This valve fits over 50 model variations, primarily French-door units manufactured between 2010-2020.

About This Replacement Part

The 242253002 is a 4-coil electronic water inlet valve — it uses four separate solenoids to control water routing. When one coil fails, you'll typically lose either ice production or water dispensing, but not always both. One DIYer described it perfectly: "no water flow.. no solenoid click..." That's the classic symptom. The valve should make an audible click when energized. If you hear nothing and confirmed water supply is on, the valve's electrical coils have likely burned out. This happens after years of mineral buildup restricting flow, forcing the solenoids to work harder until they fail.

Common Failure Symptoms

• No water dispensing — Press the paddle, hear nothing, get nothing
• Ice maker stopped making ice — Freezer's cold, but ice tray stays empty
• Leaking behind the fridge — Valve diaphragm cracked or stuck open
• Intermittent water flow — Works sometimes, fails others (early coil failure)

Installation Overview

You're looking at 15-30 minutes with basic tools. You'll need standard screwdrivers and pliers to disconnect the water line. The valve sits at the back lower section of most units — you'll need to pull the fridge out from the wall. Shut off water supply first (usually under the sink or behind the fridge). Kill power at the breaker, not just unplugging. Disconnect the old valve's wire harness, remove mounting screws, pull off the inlet hose, then reverse the process. One installer noted: "isolate water. isolate power.. back out screws. pull hose... push in parts." That's the basic sequence. The tricky part is getting the compression fitting tight enough on the inlet without overtightening and cracking the plastic threads.

What You'll Need

• Flathead and Phillips screwdrivers
• Adjustable pliers or small wrench
• Towels (some water will drain)
• Bucket or pan (catch residual water)
• 15-30 minutes time

Replacement Part Numbers

This valve supersedes several older part numbers. If you're cross-referencing from an old service manual or parts diagram, these are all the same valve: AP5669874, 242102201, PS7321353, 2689640. Frigidaire consolidated to 242253002 as the current replacement part that covers all previous variations.

Compatible Frigidaire Models

This water inlet valve fits 50+ Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kenmore, and Crosley refrigerator models. Most are French-door and side-by-side configurations. Verify your exact model number against this list before ordering: