The water inlet valve is a solenoid-operated switch that, when activated, releases water from the supply line to the water valve and into the compact icemaker mold. This valve is used on side by side or bottom mount refrigerators.
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Replacing your Amana Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve - 120V 60Hz
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This part fixes the following symptoms:
Ice maker not making ice | Leaking | Ice maker won’t dispense ice
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Marilyn F - April 14, 2023
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Easy Repair - Exact Part
The water inlet valve was the exact part I needed to repair my ice maker. Installed very easily and ice maker works great! Watched the installation video and it was very helpful. Would recommend your services for anyone. Went to my local Maytag Dealer for help first, and he was not even remotely interested in helping me. Told me I probably just needed a new refrigerator. The refrigerator works fine - ice maker would not make ice. I diagnosed the issue by using your web site, ordered the part and installed. Thank you so much!
Marilyn
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Russel P - July 20, 2022
Verified Purchase
Great part.
Part came in fast and ready to go. Was the correct part and identical to OEM part. Great to know we still can get parts and extend the life of the fridge a while longer.
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James H - September 4, 2021
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Identical Part
The part I removed was identical to the replacement part. Made the repair quick and easy.
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Francis K - July 31, 2021
Verified Purchase
Easy repair
The part was in good condition when received. Installation was easy, but my problem is the frozen line entering the cyber. Used a heat gun, but cannot get into the refrigerator. Any ideas would help.
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Mark P - June 26, 2020
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Worked!
Perfect match, easy install, works great
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Neil C - February 4, 2019
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Perfect part and process to order and replace
Easy to find and order. Shipped the same day. Easy to put in. Great experience with zero frustration. An example of a world-class operation! Thank you!
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Michael L - August 1, 2018
Verified Purchase
Amana water valve
I ordered the part by using the refrigerator model number and the part I received was the wrong part. I emailed to get a return verification code and my email was never answered. I called customer service and explained the situation wire the part. The offered to send me a UPS label to return the part for free because it was an error on the website. I never received the UPS label so I paid the $12 to return the part. I am extremely unsatisfied with customer service!!!
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David A - July 12, 2018
Verified Purchase
Ice maker repair
Replace the water valve,all is well, making ice again.
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Kenneth H - July 2, 2018
Verified Purchase
part worked as expected - i no longer have a flood under my refrigerator.
better than expected service - shipping was great and web shopping was fast and easy. I actually found my refrigerator model number listed and found the correct part that way. another web dealer had no idea about model number and without a good model number impossible to locate proper part. Thank you for your service and fast response. My wife is happy, happy again.
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Alan M - March 7, 2018
Verified Purchase
Perfect match
The replacement paper was an exact duplicate tof the part that needed to be replaced. I was able to solve the problem of a leaking water inlet valve.
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Low flow into the ice maker
Unplug refrigerator. Turn off water. Remove water line to inlet valve. Remove mounting screw. Unplug electric connection. Unhook water line out. Reverse process to install new inlet valve
Donald from Lorton, VA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Wrench set
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No ice forming in ice maker
I looked at a video on YouTube that described how to check if the water inlet valve was working. By using an ohm meter, it indicated the water valve was bad. I could hear the ice maker trying to make ice. I ordered the part; it was shipped that day. The email confirmation also had a video on how to change. I watched and changed it ou
... Read moret quickly. The valve is easy to take out by disconnecting the water line and quick disconnect electrical line. (Turn off water and unplug unit). I took pictures of my steps so I could remember the valve orientation. The new valve went in the same way in just 2 minutes. I needed a 1/4 inch nut driver.
We had a full ice tray in 24 hours.
Our freezer door handle popped off and I learned how to put it back by watching a YouTube video.
I am not handy at this type of repair but this was a great experience. Thank you!!
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Neil from ELKTON, MD
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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Bad Water Inlet Valve
Icemaker quit working, so replaced ice maker...was still not working, so realized it was the water inlet valve. Pulled fridge away from the wall, unplugged electrical, removed one screw from old water inlet valve, removed it, unplugged electrical connector, cut one inch of tubing going into inlet of new valve (per instructions). Put bac
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Jerry from CLINTON, LA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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No ice
replaced inlet valve per insert with part, easy
LYNN from PANORA, IA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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no ice
put in inlet valve, still no ice. Replaced the ice maker-ice.
Used the new inlet valve as the refrerator is 5 years old, but I had to cut off the spring of the refrigerator tube.
Roger from SALISBURY, MA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench set
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Ice maker not working
The initial problem was that the ice maker was not working. I had the unit repaired at a local store and they assured me that it worked fine in their workshop. I believed that the valve was the next logical part to replace. The installation was very easy. I unplug the refrigerator and turned off the water. Removed two, easily reached, scr
... Read moreews and pulled the unit out. Disconnected the wire harness (you may want to mark the top of the wire harness before removing for immedite alignment on reassembly) and tubing. Notice a spot in the tubing that had been kinked, so cut that out. Reassemble and turned everything back on. Installation went perfectly. Unfortunately, I still do not have ice and will be doing some additional trouble shooting to determine the next course of action. I may be in touch.
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Bruce from Biddeford, ME
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Ice Maker was not working
Based on other feedback, it sounded like a bad valve. I ordered it from Part Select and received it the next day. I am in NO WAY handy, but it took about 5 min to change using the instructions. Not bad considering I spent $33 on the part and I was quoted $280 by the authorized repair center.
Robert from Tampa, FL
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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left refrigerator out in freezing weather
Went on line to find replacement valve. Received the new part and compared to broken part. Both the same. CAREFULLY removed the broken valve. Paying attention to how it came off. CAREFULLY put it on the same way it came off. This is a plug and play part. Just had to reconnect the water line. Saved at least 75 do
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David from waunakee, WI
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Lajuana
November 22, 2017
I'm getting water to inlet valve but not past it...i recently had a bunch of mud in water line...sounds like ice maker trying to cycle...could this be stopped up and not letting it work...
For model number GX5SHDXVQ00
Hi Lajuana,
Thank you for your inquiry. If dirt or debris have gotten lodged in the screens of the water inlet valve this can cause the water from flowing into the refrigerator. Cleaning the screens can damaged them, so you may have to replace the water inlet valve. Another issue may be the water pressure. You may have to test the water pressure to see if this is causing the issue. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Larry
January 17, 2018
Does this fridge have a filter for ice maker? If not why not?
For model number GX5SHDXVQ00
Hi Larry, Thank you for the question. This appliance does not have a filter. This model was meant to be used in a household that has its own filtration system. Hope this helps!
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Keith
July 15, 2019
Ice maker will not fill with water. Replaced ice maker so must be the valve, but which one?The water dispenser still works.
For model number Arb2259cw
Hello Keith, thank you for inquiring. You will want to replace the Primary Water Valve part PS11738512 for your model.
