Single Solenoid Water Valve 218859701

took old piece off amd put new piece on. lol

Ordered part # 218859701 from parts select. Easy process. Showed right up on their website. The fitting from the water source to the valve was the same size. However, the fitting to the line that led into the refrigerator was smaller. Made two trip to Lowe's to purchase 1/4OD tubing and a 5/16OD x 1/4OD reducing coupling. That's what took time. Other than that an easy repair.

Since I didn't have any water to both dispenser or cube maker, I assumed I needed the Double Solenoid Water Valve. I first ordered and installed the double valve, but it did not solve my water supply. I then ordered the Single Solenoid Water Valve and installed it per instructions. These valves are easy to install and do not take over 15 minutes. The water is now flowing to both dispenser and cube maker and everything is working like new. I probably would not have needed to buy the double solenoid valve, but since my refrig was about 20 years old, I left it installed.

remove solenoid and lines and replace new one every thing work fine

Easy repair, matched parts from this web-site, removed several screws for each valve assy, installed each item, had water & ice !!!!! Both items $90 w shipping, we went to dinner with the money saved from not calling some a tech to repace them east items.

replaced water valve

went On line to "just answer" and gave a short synopsis of my problem and what I had checked.
1) checked and changed water filter - problem remained
2) Checked that water supply was OK - It was

Just Answer tech wa svery prompt to my inquirey. Told me to check if water was coming out the exit of the SOlenoid. It was not. I then checked the part no for the solenoid and had the tech verify that it was the correc tpart no and he confifmed that it was. I then ordered the part which came very prompyly. I replaced the solenoid which took very little skill (I have Parkinsons Disese) and had no trouble with the replacement.

All went welll and now I have watr and ice and a quarter of the pric eof having a tech come out.
QED (Quad erat demastratum) Quite easily done

Jan

original was 1/4 and new one is 3/8, I had to buy another adapter to fit 3/8 but that didn't fit too well either, I eventually had to wrap with tapes around the hose so it would be tighter, at least it's not leaking anymore.

The repair would have been very easy, however, the replacement valve had a change to the outlet size from 5/16" to 1/4". I had to build a reducer coupling (brass). I have been searching for a quick connect poly reducing union that is leak free. I had to order one as it is not a standard item at Home Depot, Lowes, etc. As we stand now, I have ice cubes and cold water through the door. Found a crack in the 5/16" original line at the connection. Cut that section away and put the coupling in. Had to really tighten up on the brass fitting to stop any minor leaks. It has been leak free for 4 days, but I will still put the quick connect part in when it arrives. BTW Parts Select does not stock the quick connect reducing union.

I checked all areas such as water flow in the door and to see if any of the lines from the water valve was clogged. After finding that the lines were clear and the water flow was good through the door. I also checked the Ice maker to make sure it was going through its cycles. I also noticed the valve was making a loud noise when it would try to put water in the Ice maker. I did check the line to the Ice maker inside the refrigerator to see if the water had frozen in the tube. I removed the two screws that hold in the valve and reconnected the water line and the line heading to the lce maker and now my Ice maker is fully functional and making ice like always. The repair was easy and anyone could do it. Also remember to unplug appliances when you work on them, just a safety reminder.