Description
Description
Restore proper water flow to your refrigerator’s ice maker, dispenser and water line with the genuine OEM water inlet valve part 218832401 from Frigidaire / Electrolux. This dual-coil solenoid valve controls the supply of household water to the refrigerator, ice maker, or dispenser system. Because water-inlet components, tubing size, mounting style and configuration vary by model and year, please check with your maintenance technician to confirm that part number 218832401 matches your appliance’s full model number (including suffix) and that the valve is indeed the failed component before ordering. frigidaireapplianceparts.com+2mccombssupply.com+2
Features & Benefits
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OEM-specified solenoid valve designed to Frigidaire/Electrolux original specifications for proper fit, flow and durability. frigidaireapplianceparts.com+1
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Dual-coil design: includes two solenoid coils (commonly yellow = 15 W, green = 35 W) for dual/control water flow application. mccombssupply.com+1
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¼″ compression inlet/outlets for standard refrigerator water lines (typical for many side-by-side and French-door models) ensuring compatible connection. mccombssupply.com+1
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Restores reliable water supply for ice production and dispenser operation — addressing issues like no water, slow fill or leaking.
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Cost-effective repair: replacing the valve is far less expensive than replacing entire water-dispenser assemblies or liner systems.
Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement
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The water dispenser on the refrigerator produces no water, or the ice maker fails to fill (suggesting the inlet valve is blocked or not opening).
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Water flows very slowly or intermittently from the dispenser, indicating the valve may be restricted or defective.
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You see leaks under or behind the refrigerator, or wet floor near the water-inlet area, pointing to a failing valve or seal.
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The fridge intermittently produces ice cubes but then stops — maintenance technician confirms the valve is stuck closed or partially open.
If you observe any of these symptoms, ask your maintenance technician to verify that the valve is the failing component and that 218832401 is the correct part for your model.
Compatibility / Partial Model Notes
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The part 218832401 is listed in the Frigidaire/Electrolux parts catalog as a “Valve-Water / Water Inlet Valve”. frigidaireapplianceparts.com+1
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It is compatible with many refrigerators made by Frigidaire, Electrolux, Gibson, Crosley, Kelvinator, etc., as the internal water-valve assembly in compatible models. mccombssupply.com+1
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Because refrigerator models differ by production year, region, door style, finish, tubing configuration and bracket mounting, it is essential to confirm your appliance’s full model number (found on the service tag) and also compare the old valve’s inlet/outlet size and coil colours before ordering.
Cross Reference
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Part 218832401 is sometimes referenced as equivalent to AP2115312 and PS429001 in parts-listing databases. mccombssupply.com+1
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Alternate solenoid valve listings may list this as an “Electrolux/Frigidaire water solenoid valve, dual-coil, 1/4″ compression” and indicate compatibility accordingly.
Compatibility Notes
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Ensure you have selected the correct part by verifying the full model number of the refrigerator and checking the old valve’s physical layout: ¼″ compression fittings, bracket mounting, dual coil colour, etc.
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Installing a new inlet valve addresses water supply problems only — if the issue is actually a clogged water filter, kinked tubing, faulty water line, ice maker motor, or control board failure, replacing the valve alone may not resolve the symptom.
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Installation should be performed by a qualified technician: turn off the water supply, unplug the refrigerator (for safety), relieve any residual pressure, disconnect the old valve (note the wiring and tubing), install the new valve (218832401), reconnect tubing and wiring, turn on water, check for leaks, then plug the fridge back in and run a test cycle.
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After installation, monitor water flow and ice production for several cycles to confirm proper function.