Whirlpool Refrigerator water inlet valve W10865826, Replaces W10394076, W10726788, W10833705, W10872966, WPW10394076

Genuine Whirlpool OEM primary water inlet valve supplying water to the refrigerator ice maker and water dispenser. Failure symptoms include leaking, no water dispensing, or an ice maker that does not produce ice.

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Common Symptoms

• Water dispenser produces no water or only a weak flow.
• Ice maker does not fill or stops producing ice.
• Water leaks from the valve body or rear water-line connections.
• Intermittent water flow during dispenser or ice-maker operation.
• Ice maker overfills because the valve does not shut off completely.

Check Before Replacing

• Confirm the refrigerator water-supply shutoff valve is fully open.
• Inspect the external water-supply line for kinks, crushing, or visible blockage.
• Check whether the problem affects the dispenser, ice maker, or both.
• Inspect the valve and nearby connections at the lower rear of the refrigerator for active leaks or mineral deposits.
• If the ice maker is overfilling, verify that household water pressure is adequate before condemning the valve; low pressure can prevent proper shutoff.
• Before electrical inspection or part removal, disconnect refrigerator power and shut off the water supply.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool OEM refrigerator water inlet valve.
• Primary inlet valve supplying the refrigerator dispenser and ice maker.
• 120 V, 60 Hz valve specification documented by PartSelect.
• Factory Certified Part designation documented by Reliable Parts.
• Replaces W10394076, WPW10394076, W10726788, W10833705, and W10872966 according to the trusted archive and current Whirlpool documentation.

Installation Notes

• Disconnect refrigerator power before installation.
• Turn off the refrigerator water supply before disconnecting the valve.
• Access the valve at the lower rear area of the refrigerator as permitted by the appliance-specific service procedure.
• Disconnect the water tubing and electrical harness from the old valve, then reconnect them to the replacement valve without forcing or cross-threading connections.
• Restore water and power, then inspect all valve and tubing connections for leaks and confirm dispenser and ice-maker operation.
• Follow the refrigerator model's service documentation because access and connection details can vary by model.

Verified Compatible Models

7MF2976AEM00, 7MF2976AEM01, 59672382410, 59672382411, 59672382413, 59672383410, 59672383411, 59672383412, 59672383413, 59672389410, 59672389411, 59672389412, 59672389413, 596723824102, 596723834102

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.