The Whirlpool WPW10485962 Refrigerator Flow Sensor is an essential part of your ice maker's performance. It serves as a kind of watchdog, keeping an eye on the water flow that enters the ice maker during the cycle of manufacturing ice. The sensor then sends a signal to the control board, indicating that water is being dispensed as planned. This ensures that the ice maker fills the mold with the proper amount of water to produce ice cubes, avoiding overflows and wasted water. A defective flow sensor can cause a number of issues with your ice maker, such as underfilled or overflowing ice cubes, or no ice output at all. by swapping out a broken sensor for the original Whirlpool WPW10485962 component.