Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve

The W10408179 Water Inlet Valve controls the flow of water into the refrigerator’s ice maker and/or water dispenser. It opens and closes solenoid-driven ports in response to signals from the refrigerator control system, ensuring correct water delivery without overfilling or leaks.

Key Features:

• Dual-solenoid design enabling separate control of ice maker fill and dispenser (if applicable)

• Operates at standard 120 VAC, with low-power consumption per coil

• Designed with durable sealing diaphragms and valve body to maintain leak-free performance under normal household water pressure

• Typically built with multiple tubing ports (¼-inch and/or 5⁄16-inch) for inlet and outlet connections

• Includes mounting bracket and compact form factor for direct replacement installation

• Fits refrigerators from brands including Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, and Kenmore that list W10408179, 2315534, 2186486, 2304757, or equivalent valve numbers