Primary Function: Supplies water to the refrigerator ice maker and water dispenser ensuring consistent water flow.
Installation & Compatibility
Compatible Models: Fits various Whirlpool refrigerator models; please confirm this part is correct for your model before ordering.
Installation Difficulty: Medium — Requires careful handling and attention to instructions.
Tools Required: Screwdriver, adjustable wrench, and work gloves.
Additional Information
This Whirlpool Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve (part number WPW10179146) is designed to efficiently supply water to your refrigerator?s ice maker and water dispenser. The robust construction ensures reliability and longevity, typically resolving issues related to water flow inconsistencies or leaks.
Before installing the valve, ensure you unplug the refrigerator to avoid electrical hazards and protect perishable food items by storing them safely during the process. Wear work gloves to protect your hands from any sharp edges or components while handling this replacement part.
Parts were as ordered and fit and work as they should. Very easy installation.
Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes
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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Easy installation and fixed problem
September 14, 2021|John, Cape Coral FL
Water trickled out of dispenser. Ice Maker was working ok.
Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour
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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Relatively easy to install once old part removed.
July 13, 2021|Gregory, Lakeland, Florida
Took about 45 minutes, most difficulty with removing old part hoses due to flanged holders for water lines.
Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour
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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Refrigetator handles
August 14, 2019|Azarmabeth, Undisclosed
It was very easy to installed, Thank you very much.
Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes
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Can be a surprise... But still easy to do.
March 13, 2019|OldJoeRiffRaff, North Carolina
Yeah.. About twenty minutes... Two screws ... Three tubes... Not a problem till my water line broke. Recommend buying replacement lines as well if your unit is more than 7 years old. High praise though ... I received my replacement line in less than 24 hours... Thanks that helped.
Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour
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Really easy.
October 21, 2018|Hand/hand18, Georgia
It took me about 10 minutes to install the valve and I'm not a mechanic.
Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes
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Easy to install
August 13, 2018|Pleased, Illinois
No problems with installation taking app 10 minutes
Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour
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Easy to install packaging was not the good
March 18, 2018|DWS., SC
It was easy to install once i figured out I need to push down on the water line locks instead of pulling them up
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