This part is a solenoid-operated switch located at the bottom of the refrigerator. When the water inlet valve is turned on, water is released from the supply line through the water valve and into the compact icemaker mold. The kit includes the mounting hardware and bracket plastic tubing fittings. The retaining nut must be cut off the plastic water line and gently pushed into the new valve. To remove, press down on the ring that the tube slides into. Refer to the installation instructions for further guidance. Please note: the manufacturer has redesigned this part and it can appear different than the original. It has a new quick connection.
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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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Paul
November 28, 2017
How do you repace a water valve for a fridge the water is coming out in drips. For a Maytag
Hi Paul,
Thank you for your question. There is a video on our website that you can reference on how to install the. The may not be exactly like the one you have, but it will give you a general idea on how to install it. You will find the video under part number PS11743618. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Jimmy
February 14, 2018
Single water valve kit, how to put the plastic water line on valve and compression nuts on plastic tubing
Hi Jimmy, Thank you for the question. According to the description, The retaining nut must be cut off the plastic water line and gently pushed into the new valve. Hope this helps!
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Fred
December 13, 2021
Our refrigerator leaked from the water pump bottom side side. Ice maker still worked fine. I identified what looked like the correct solenoid replacement part, but Samsung was not listed among appropriate makers. Can you help?
For model number RFG237AARS
Hello Fred, Thank you for contacting us. We have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is PartSelect Number PS4175482. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
Average Repair Rating: 4.1 / 5.0, 24 reviews.
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no water getting to ice maker
The ice maker had been slowly dying and one day just stopped making ice. No water was getting to the trays.
I read that this could be caused by a failure of the valve, even though the continuity test indicated that the solenoid was okay.
I ordered the part Friday afternoon. It was delivered Saturday. I did the repair in 10 minutes.
I pulled the fridge away from the wall.
I unplugged the fridge. I closed the water supply valve.
I unscrewed the two mounting screws using a flat head screwdriver.
I pulled the old valve out from refrigerator.
Using an adjustable wrench I detached the water supply from the valve. I detached the hose leading to the ice maker from the valve.
I pulled the electrical connectors from the connectors on the valve.
I attached the hoses to the new valve, attached the electrical connector, screwed the new valve in its place, opened the water supply, plugged the fridge back in, checked for leaks, and waited for a few hours.
My ice maker is working better than it has in at least two years.
Kevin from Boston, MA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Water valve failed, flooded kitchen
Turned off water supply and unplugged appliance. Removed lower panel on back of refrigerator with 1/4 " nutdriver. Then removed supply line, and line to icemaker. removed valve from back panel and replaced with new valve. wrapped water connections with teflon tape, turned on supply line, checked for leaks, everything o.k..Replaced back panel and in 45 minutes had first drop of ice. Job requires moderate mechanical ability and minimum tools. Saved a PANT load of money by doing it myself. VERY satisfied with Partselect.com
James R from Valley Springs, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Ice water valve leaking
Removed two screws holding valve, removed two 1/4" water lines. disconnected wire clip from old valve. Installed new valve, connecting water and electrical with ease. Absolutely Simple!
Byron from Steamboat Springs, CO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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No water in icemaker tray.
Confirmed that the solenoid controlled water valve (Part # PS358631) between the water source and the back of ice maker was defective. I did this by removing the valve and plastic hose from the back of the refrigerator and pointed the end that went into the icemaker towards the sink. I applied 110 volts to the valve and noted that no water was getting through. Replacing the valve was a snap.
Robert from Myrtle Beach, SC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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ice maker, intermittent hollow cubes, then no ice
I was not sure what was causing the problem, I thought at first it was low water pressure causing the hollow ice cubes. After some trial and error testing I figured a likely cause could be the water valve in the ice maker itself. I replaced that part rather easily using the existing fasteners in about 15 or 20 minutes. The ice maker has been working flawlessly since the repair.
paul from madison, WI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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water pump for ice maker would not shut off
First I removed the two screws that hold the element in place. I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and disconnected the two wires...) Then I put the new valve in, put the cover back on the refridgerator and was done. total time 15 minutes. My wife says I'm the man.
Lawrence from Clio, MI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Ice maker slowed down, then stopped producing
First pull out frig and unplug. Shut off water valve. I just had to remove two screws to disconnect unit from bottom rear corner of frig. Pull element out just a few inches and disconnect the plug that feeds it electric. Disconnect water hose and reattach to new unit. Reconnect electric plug and reinstall in back of frig, securing with two screws. I have an older appliance, so I had to jury rig a bit when reattaching new unit by drilling two new holes for mounting. Also, I had to buy a new water hose because the old part would not accept the standard female end of the hose to connect to. Home Depot has the standard icemaker hoses with two female ends. These two glitches would probably not apply to a newer appliance, but anyway, it's cranking out the ice just fine now! Sure I saved alot of money, even with the extra $10 investment for the hose.
Paul from Sharpsburg, GA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Socket set, Wrench set
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wasn't making ice. The ice bin actually filled up with water.
Removed old valve first, found part # on it. Entered part # into search box on computer. It came up with the right replacement part the first time!!! Ordered part, it came in sooner than I thought it would. I attached the supply line, pushed in the plastic outlet hose, connected the power line, and attached it to the refrigerator frame. We had a full container of ice the next morning.It couldn't of had been easier.
Bob from Middlefield, CT
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
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Ice Maker Quit Making Ice
Ice make was still working but no water coming in to make ice . Pulled refrigerator back and found water valve at bottom of refrig close to the floor. I disconnected water line and electric plug - went to whirlpool web site - no help at all to confusing - found partselect and compaired picture of old valve with picture of new valve . When I got it in mail it took 30 min to install - working fine now hint - mark top of electric plug so you install correctly
WILLIAM from Altamonte Springs, FL
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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My U-line ice maker quit filling.
I used this part on a little, under-counter U-line ice maker that is the best little ice maker in the world. The single solenoid part from U-line cost more than twice as much as the generic GE one I ordered from you. It arrived in only 2 days and I was able to just remove the inlet and outlet line from the old solenoid and unscrew the bracket to remove it. I used the included bracket and one screw affix the new one to the ice maker, then just pushed on the inlet and outlet lines, tightened them on, plugged it back in and In about 20 minutes from start to finish, it was back in business, cranking out ice really quick as it was before. Could not imagine summertime in Texas without my U-line,,,Thank you!!!
Anne from Arlington, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Frank P - 12 days ago
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Great part
Great part getting access to its placement on the motorhome was challenging, but still easy to install
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Brady D - December 29, 2021
Verified Purchase
The repaire was not to hard to change out.
The part I replaced was not the problem, the new water valve didn't need to be replaced. It was the ice maker went out. So I wasted $ 60.00 and still need to change ice maker.
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Garry W - March 17, 2021
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Good part, but you need to know a few things about the installation.
You must cut the nut off of the clear tubing straight and clean and do not use a tube stiffener (several are included in the bag) or it will leak. Once I got a good cut it worked fine but leaked the first time.
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SAMUEL R - October 8, 2019
Verified Purchase
Worked well!!!
Not exact replacement, but worked well. Just had to figure the mounting. Still a 15min. repair.
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David F - June 19, 2019
Verified Purchase
Part solved my problem.
The part was delivered sooner than I expected. The installation was not a direct replacement, but easy to figure out how to mount. I didn't quite get the outlet tube shoved in properly at first so there was some leakage. When I corrected that, things worked perfectly.
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David A - December 20, 2018
Verified Purchase
easy repair
quick and simple will buy from again
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Bill C - October 31, 2018
Verified Purchase
No installation instructions
Basic installation sheet would help
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Sunny D - August 20, 2018
Verified Purchase
helpful customer service
website needs photo updated, as this part has been replaced with a new version with different installation instructions. We thought we had received the wrong part, but the rep on the phone sent us a link to a YouTube video showing installation and explained that the part had been remodeled.
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Nick P - August 4, 2018
Verified Purchase
Could make it work
My fridge is a mid 90's Amana, restaurant grade, and the mount did not really line up. I just used 1 bolt and left a gap in the back to the wall(good idea anyway), and the solenoid works like a charm.
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Michael K - July 11, 2018
Verified Purchase
Great Service !!
The part arrived earlier than stated and repairs have been made. Great Service !!
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This part works with the following models:
PartSelect Number: PS358631
Manufacturer Part Number: 4318047
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