Refrigerator Triple Solenoid Water Inlet Valve (Frigidaire OEM)

Description

Genuine Frigidaire OEM Refrigerator Triple Solenoid Water Inlet Valve – Part 242252702

Part Number: 242252702

Replaces: AP5671757, 240321801, 240505101, 240505102, 240508101, 240508102, 240531101, 241734301, 241734302, 7241734301, WV2702, 2692163

Always verify compatibility using your appliance model number before ordering.

Frigidaire/Electrolux Refrigerator Triple Solenoid Water Inlet Valve

Restore crisp drinking water and rapid ice production to your appliance with this Genuine OEM Triple Solenoid Water Inlet Valve. This high-performance fluid control module (Part # 242252702) serves as the central gatekeeper for your refrigerator’s water distribution architecture. It connects directly to your home’s main copper or PEX water line. It uses three separate, electronically controlled electromagnetic solenoids to route water precisely where it’s needed: one for the door water dispenser, one for the primary ice maker, and a third to feed secondary ice makers or filtration bypass lines.

If your refrigerator is refusing to dispense water, has completely stopped making ice, or is continuously dripping water from the front-door nozzle, one of the internal solenoid coils has failed mechanically or electronically. Manufactured by Electrolux, this valve is engineered with heavy-duty internal compression diaphragms to prevent high-pressure line leaks and handle shifting municipal water pressures.

Quick Info:

• Compatibility: Precision-engineered for Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kenmore, Crosley, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, and Westinghouse refrigerators.

• Configuration: Triple Solenoid design featuring premium push-connect fittings for quick, leak-free water line insertion.

• Fixes Common Issues: Resolves “no water” at the door, “no ice” conditions, slow or sputtering water dispensing, and internal water leaking that pools inside the freezer or on your kitchen floor.

• Difficulty: Intermediate. Involves shutting off the water line, pulling the washer’s back panel, and swapping pressurized fluid lines.

Pro Tip: If your ice maker or water dispenser suddenly stops working, don’t assume the valve’s electronics are fried immediately. The internal solenoids rely on a minimum home water pressure threshold of 20 psi to mechanically snap open and shut. If your house water pressure drops or your inline water filter is completely choked with sediment, the valve won’t open. Always check your water filter’s lifespan or test the flow directly from your house shut-off valve before swapping this component.

Installation & Safety Steps:

1. Double Isolation: You must completely unplug the refrigerator’s power cord and turn off the house water supply valve before beginning.

2. Access the Valve: Pull the refrigerator out from the wall cabinet and remove the lower cardboard or metal rear access shroud. The valve is located in the bottom corner next to the compressor.

3. Disconnect the Lines: Take a quick phone photo of the color-coded water lines and wire terminals. Press down on the collar of the quick-connect plastic rings to slide the plastic water tubes straight out.

4. Swap and Set: Unscrew the old valve mounting bracket, attach the new genuine valve, push the plastic lines firmly into the new fittings until they bottom out, and plug in the electrical wire terminals. Turn on the water supply before pushing the fridge back to check for leaks.

Are you swapping this out because your water dispenser has completely stopped flowing, or is your ice maker overfilling and causing a solid sheet of ice to form in your freezer?