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Hello All
I replace my water inlet valve due to water leaking into ice cube maker.
I ordered 2172106 valve. I received 4318046 valve.
Looks identical but pulls 2.5 times the current of 2172106 valve.
I ordered 2172106 2 more times. received 4318046 once, and received 4318046 second time with label of 2172106 valve. I tested all 3 against the original and resistance was about 35-40% of resistance of real 2172106 valve.
Of course something burned out instantly when I tested it first time. I never could test the 2nd and 3rd. but I am disgusted that they substitute a cheaper part and go so far as to mis-lable and sell the cheaper part as the more expensive part (not this company... I am here because I believe I will get the correct parts here)
I need an Idea which part supplys power to the water inlet valves. I have the original parts pamphlet and it is very very unclear where the power is supplied to that water valve. I am tempted to check the water dispenser assembly first but I was hoping for some advice from "older and wiser" heads on how to proceed.
and YES I will purchase from reputable company and I WILL test the part against the original part.
Thank you in advance,
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Nothing comes up using 2172106
Sears lists the water valve for this unit as 2182106 updated to 2188542.
This comes up at AppliancePartsPros as AP3085178.
The label shows W1 is 20 watt and W2 is 35 watt so the approximate currentr should be W1 = 0.166 amp and W2 = 0.292 amp.
43128046 looks like the same valve but includes some tubing etc.
It's APP number is AP3103466.
I cannot say for sure as I cannot read the info on the side of the valve.
I cannot find a wiring diagram for this unit but will keep hunting.
I can tell you that the unit is actually a Whirlpool. |
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Re reading your post I have a question.
How are you measuring the current?
You cannot use the coil resistance as part of a calculation for current.
It must be measured with a meter as it is an AC circuit so the coils inductance is what limits the current not the resistance. |
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Attached is a wiring diagram that may be close to yours. It is a guess but is the best I can do. To find it I used the dispenser switch number and then looked at the units that used it. I then looked for a unit that uses a mechanical temperature control thermostat, a non thermostat-ed damper and a mechanical defrost timer, the same as your unit. |
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