Water inlet

When your ice machine sits silent during the fill cycle, the water inlet valve is often the primary suspect. This 1864526301 water inlet regulates the precise flow of water into your ice makers reservoir, and when it fails, youll encounter a complete absence of ice production despite the compressor running normally. Technicians typically diagnose this by verifying 120V at the valve solenoid during the fill cycle if power is present but water doesnt flow, the valve diaphragm has likely ruptured or the solenoid coil has failed open. Common failure patterns include mineral buildup preventing the valve from sealing completely, causing water to seep into the ice mold continuously and freeze into a solid block. You may also notice small or hollow cubes when the valve partially opens due to sediment restriction. Testing with a multimeter should show 200-500 ohms across the coil terminals; readings outside this range confirm electrical failure. Always verify incoming water pressure exceeds 20 PSI before condemning the valve, as low pressure mimics valve failure symptoms. Installing this replacement water inlet restores the timed fill sequence critical for proper cube formation. The valve opens precisely when the control board signals, delivering the exact water volume needed for consistent ice production. For repair professionals, this component resolves not making ice, no water flow, and small cubes complaints efficiently.