OEM Replacement | Replaces W11383473 | Controls Ice Maker & Door Dispenser | Fast Shipping Across Canada & USA
The W11455388 is the OEM dual water inlet valve for compatible Whirlpool refrigerators. This dual-solenoid valve controls water flow to both the ice maker and the door water dispenser independently. When it fails — from a burned-out solenoid coil, clogged inlet screen, or cracked valve body — the refrigerator stops dispensing water, stops making ice, or both. This is a direct OEM replacement for the superseded W11383473.
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The water inlet valve is mounted at the bottom rear of the refrigerator where the household water supply line connects. The dual-solenoid design has one solenoid for the ice maker circuit and one for the door dispenser circuit — allowing each to fail independently. The control board opens the appropriate solenoid when you press the dispenser lever or when the ice maker calls for a fill cycle. Mineral deposits from hard water are the most common cause of gradual valve failure; sudden failure is typically caused by a burned-out solenoid coil.
This valve directly resolves: refrigerator not dispensing water from the door, ice maker not making ice, slow water flow from the dispenser, ice maker producing small or hollow cubes, and water leaking at the back of the refrigerator from the valve body.
Dual solenoid design — controls ice maker and door dispenser independently | Includes inlet screen filter | Direct OEM replacement — no modifications required | Replaces W11455388, W11383473 | Fits compatible Whirlpool refrigerators.
OEM (W11455388): The genuine Whirlpool factory water inlet valve. Identical to the original part. Exact fit and performance.
OEM Part Number: W11455388 | Also replaces: W11383473
Unplug the refrigerator and turn off the water supply valve. Pull the refrigerator away from the wall. Locate the valve at the bottom rear. Disconnect the water supply line (have a towel ready). Disconnect the wiring harness from the solenoids. Remove the mounting screws and swap the valve. Reconnect the water line and wiring. Restore power and water and test the dispenser and ice maker. Total time: 20–30 minutes.
Fits compatible Whirlpool refrigerators. Contact us with your model number to confirm fit before ordering. Model numbers will be added to this listing as they are verified.
My ice maker stopped but the water dispenser still works — is it the valve? Yes — on a dual solenoid valve, the ice maker solenoid can fail independently while the dispenser solenoid still works. The W11455388 replaces the entire dual valve assembly. See our full guide: Refrigerator Water Dispenser or Ice Maker Not Working – Fix.
Can I replace just one solenoid? No — solenoids are not sold separately. The entire valve assembly is replaced as a unit.
Is this a DIY repair? Yes — easy to moderate difficulty. The valve is accessible from the back of the refrigerator without major disassembly. Total time: 20–30 minutes. Contact us if you need model-specific guidance.
What does W11383473 cross-reference to? W11383473 is the superseded part number that W11455388 directly replaces. If your parts diagram shows W11383473, order W11455388.
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