W10585391 Whirlpool Ice Machine Water Inlet Valve

When your ice machine starts acting up — maybe the ice output drops, or it never fills, or even leaks — a lot of times the culprit is the water inlet valve. That’s exactly what the Whirlpool W10585391 part fixes. This valve controls the flow of water into your ice machine: when the machine needs water, this valve opens; when it doesn’t, it stays shut. It’s a precision component that works quietly behind the scenes, but without it doing its job properly, the whole ice-making process gets disrupted.<br> Made by Whirlpool (and also compatible with brands like Amana, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Magic Chef, Roper, Admiral, as well as some Sears-Kenmore and Ikea units), this valve is built to OEM spec — meaning it’s what your ice machine was designed to use. Its high quality helps reduce risks of leaks, ensure proper water pressure, and offer consistent performance over time. If yours has failed or is failing, replacing it with the correct one like the W10585391 can often restore full ice-making functionality without needing to replace the entire appliance.<br><br> <b>Why It Matters:</b><br> <b>Ice production:</b> If this valve isn’t opening properly, your machine won’t get enough water, so you’ll get fewer or no ice cubes.<br> <b>Water leakage:</b> A faulty valve can leak, causing water damage or waste.<br> <b>Machine longevity and safety:</b> Using the correct OEM valve helps avoid strain on other parts of the ice machine, which means fewer breakdowns later.<br>