Refrigerator Not Making Ice or No Water from Dispenser? WPW10238100 Water Inlet Valve – Fix Water Supply Failure Fast

If your Whirlpool or KitchenAid refrigerator has stopped making ice, the water dispenser produces no water, or you hear a buzzing sound when requesting water with nothing coming out, the water inlet valve is the most common cause. In most Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, and Kenmore refrigerators, the water inlet valve is a solenoid-controlled valve that opens to allow water from the household supply line into the ice maker and dispenser — when the solenoid coil fails or the valve body clogs with mineral deposits, water flow stops entirely. When it fails, the ice maker stops producing ice, the dispenser delivers no water, or the valve buzzes but nothing flows. ⚡ Water inlet valve failure is the most common cause of no ice and no water on Whirlpool and KitchenAid refrigerators. Part WPW10238100 is the genuine OEM water inlet valve that restores full water flow to the ice maker and dispenser immediately.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Household water supply line is connected and water pressure is adequate (minimum 20 PSI)
• ✔ Water supply shut-off valve behind the refrigerator is fully open
• ✔ Ice maker is turned on and the ice maker arm is in the down position
• ✔ Dispenser control board and door switch test OK
• ✔ ONLY problem is no water or no ice — not a frozen fill tube, failed ice maker module, or dispenser actuator fault

Not sure? Send us your model number — we’ll confirm before you order.

🔧 Common Symptoms

• Ice maker stopped producing ice — no water entering the ice maker tray
• Water dispenser produces no water when lever is pressed
• Buzzing or humming sound when requesting water with no flow — solenoid energizing but valve not opening
• Ice maker produces small, hollow, or misshapen cubes — restricted water flow
• Water dispenser flow is very slow or intermittent
• Water leaking from the valve body — cracked housing or failed seal

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing the water inlet valve restores full ice production and normal dispenser flow immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: WPW10238100
• Type: Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve — dual-solenoid OEM valve controlling ice maker and dispenser water supply
• Replaces: W10238100, W10498992, W11482025, W10865826 — no modification required
• Brands: Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Kenmore, Jenn-Air, Amana (verify by model number)

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: Easy to Moderate — 20–30 minutes. Unplug the refrigerator and shut off the water supply line before servicing. The water inlet valve is located at the rear bottom of the refrigerator — remove the lower rear access panel to expose it. Disconnect the water supply line, the outlet tubes to the ice maker and dispenser, and the wiring harness connectors. Remove the mounting screws, install the new WPW10238100 in the same position, reconnect all tubes and wiring, restore the water supply, and plug in the refrigerator. Run the dispenser for 2–3 minutes to purge air and confirm flow, then allow 24 hours for the ice maker to complete its first cycle.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with WRS586FIEH00, WRS571CIHB00, WRF560SEYB00, KSF26C4XYY00, KRSC503ESS00, MFW2055YEW00, GSS30C6EYW00 plus 400+ additional Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, and Kenmore refrigerator models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

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