Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve Assembly 242253002

Brand: Kenmore · Appliance: Refrigerator · Fits: 873 models · Reference price: $161.04

242253002 is a Kenmore replacement part (refrigerator water inlet valve assembly) for refrigerators. Our fitment data lists 873 models that use it.

When to replace this part

Water inlet and drainage

Symptom: The icemaker or dispenser isn't getting water, or a supply-line fitting is leaking.

Check: Check that the water inlet valve is receiving supply pressure and that its screen filter isn't clogged, and inspect the fill tube and fittings for a leak or freeze-up.

Models that use this part

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists 242253002 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• 241844403 — Refrigerator Tube
• 5303918571 — Refrigerator Ice Maker Fill Tube Seal

Replacement video

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Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $161.04. It is informational only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly.

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Before you order

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• If a seller offers a substitute number, check that it appears in this page's replacement list or in the manufacturer's documentation.

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