W10408179 Replacment

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.

W10408179 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