




Refrigerator door water dispenser produces no water or only a trickle despite normal water supply pressure and a fresh filter.
Ice maker stops producing ice entirely, or produces small, hollow, or misshapen cubes due to insufficient water fill.
Water pools under or drips from the back lower panel of the refrigerator, indicating a cracked valve body or failed solenoid seal.
Audible buzzing, chattering, or water-hammer noise heard from the rear of the refrigerator when the dispenser paddle is pressed or during ice-maker fill cycle.
Water dispenser works but ice maker does not, or vice versa — caused by failure of one individual solenoid coil within the 4-coil valve assembly.





💡 Pro Tip: Diagnosing a Faulty Water Inlet Valve
Your part is likely the culprit if you notice any of the following:
⚠️ No water dispensed from door dispenser even with water supply on and filter replaced
⚠️ Ice maker stopped producing ice or making small/hollow cubes
⚠️ Water leaking from the back or bottom of the refrigerator
⚠️ Loud buzzing or hammering noise when dispenser is activated
🔬 Before replacing: Confirm 120VAC is reaching the valve when the dispenser is pressed. If power is present but no water flows, the valve solenoid has failed. Also check that water supply pressure is at least 20 PSI — low pressure can mimic a bad valve. Do NOT attempt to clean the valve; cleaning increases the risk of future failure. Replace it instead.
📦 What's in the Box
✅ 1× 4-Coil Water Inlet Valve Assembly with Mounting Bracket (120V, 5 outlets — replaces 242253002 / AP5669874 / 242102201)
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