Jim, Thank you so much for posting this video on You tube. My son, who is 15 years old and wants to be an engineer, reviewed the video and fixed the Water Dispenser in about 20 minutes end to end. He didn't even need to add the additional adaptor. He just patiently manipulated the tube until he was able to fit it back into the despenser hole. We are very greatful and you saved us a call to an authorized repair technician.
This is a GREAT video! We followed it step-by-step and it worked perfectly. This fix probably saved us $150 in service call, labor & parts. Can't thank you enough for taking the time & trouble to film and post this.
Thank you so so much for making this video! Single mom on a limited income and this video was a lifesaver as we depend on that filtered water from the fridge! You're the best!
Thank you very much Jim - you saved the cost of a new fridge. I changed the filter and this caused more water pressure which was enough for the water hose to come out of the housing, which then caused the ice auger to continuously run. I took everything apart, used a hair dryer to dry the electrical components. I was able to feed the water hose up from the bottom door of the fridge to give me an extra few inches to guide the hose back through the spout so i can see a 1/4" of hose. thnx Mark
Oh my gosh. you saved me a TON of money and heartache. I have been dealing with this for YEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSSs. thank you. works great!!!! Even the music is calming. :)
Thanks for this. I had the exact same problem after changing the filter and your instructive video saved what would have no doubt been an expensive house call. Hardest part is trying put the hose into the dispenser. Used a piece of string and threaded it through. . .worked like a charm.
Thank you for the excellent info. On my refrig. the tray was extremely difficult to get loose. If I had not seen that it in fact could come loose I may have given up trying
You are right about that ! Adding a length of line is a good idea. Thanks for sharing your contribution to the solution. Hopefully it will help someone solve their problem down the line. Best wishes... and thanks again for posting !
Thanks so much for this!!! a year ago I of put the tube in and it popped up a cpl days later. I finally decided to try again. Your instruction and video helped a great deal. Made my day!
Jim, I have the same exact model, however, I have a different peculiar issue. Last week, I noticed that there were 3 "tear" drops on the floor under the freezer door. I noticed that the door had a couple of very very small drops from what seemed to be those "tear" drops rolling down. I check everything, and nothing seemed to be wet. So I dried it off, and I just ignored it. Last night, I noticed that the freezer door had a couple of very small water drops. There was nothing on the floor. It almost seemed like a bit of condensation, but I can only compare it to when you take a wet towel and wipe something down leaving some water droplets on the surface. Looking at the dispenser, I pushed on that drip tray that you initially took out and a few drops started coming down from the bottom edge. In other words, where the bottom edge of that drip tray cover (that you took out initially) meets the refrigerator door, a few drops started rolling down. But then it stopped. I'd say about 6 or 7 small drops may have come out. I left a plate underneath all night and nothing was collected. As a matter of fact, I played with it this morning, and I see nothing coming out. What can this be? Can this be condensation?
Thanks! I had this same issue with this model fridge. My kid broke the water actuator paddle, so I had to replace it, but in the process I upset the natural balance in the universe that kept the stupid water hose nestled comfortably in the little hole thingy. I found the adaptor at Lowe's, but of course it's been like 13 years so it's not 88 cents anymore-. I got it for like $2.60 with my military discount. Also, I had a helluva time warming the hose with a hair dryer so I took my trusty Afghanistan Zippo lighter and that did the trick. Once I got the adaptor in the tube, the rest was easy.
Lynn, Glad the video was a help. Sounds like your son is making a wise career choice considering his mechanical aptitude and our nations need for infrastructure rehab. I hope he will consider Texas A&M in Collede Station. It is one of the best Mechanical Engineering schools in the country - and the school's tradition and student body spirit can't be beat. Thanks for commenting and best wishes.
I'm not sure that I understand your question, but I think the hose goes all the way from the dispenser down to the bottom of the door where it meets a coupler that also meets a hose coming from the water on/off solenoid valve at the back bottom left corner of the frig. However your model may be different. You might try inserting a short length of hose into the "hose base" and see if that restricts the water flow to just the hose...if not, then the door may have to be taken apart by a Tech.
I have the same Frigidaire side by side and after we use the water dispenser the water leaks out. Sometime a few drops and sometimes quite a bit. I was planning on buying the replacement water line assy and replace but am not sure if that is what needs to be replaced. Your video is very helpful. Thanks.
Ensure that the dispenser paddle trigger mechanism is clean and moving freely, If you are satisfied that the paddle trigger is working properly and sending a timely signal to the solenoid, then the solenoid may have a calcium deposit that is interfering with it closing in a timely fashion. In which case you would benefit from a in-line filter and a new solenoid. Hope this helps - best wishes in solving the problem.
Some times, after prolonged use, the O-rings on the filter get distorted and water will begin to slow leak past them and puddle up on the frig shelves. You might try replacing your filter. You should be able to find one at Lowe's... but they aren't cheap ( $35-$45). Best wishes !
O.K. had a problem putting the extension through the hole in the dispenser. To solve it, I tied picture wire to the extension, fed the wire through the hole, put the dispenser back in place, and pulled the wire through with the extension. Worked like a champ. Other than that it saved me a bucket of cash probable. thanks
Wow, good job Mark ! Drying the electrical board with a hair dryer was a great idea. My board got wet once due to failing O-rings on the water filter and it cause the water dispenser to intermittently dispense water through out the day. It was like we had a thirsty ghost living with us... Ha ha ! Anyway, thanks for posting your comment. Glad it worked out for you !
I have the same model refrigerator, but my leak is occurring somewhere inside the door. The water drips down the hose and onto the floor. Also, when I try to get water from the dispenser, it takes a second for it to start flowing. Great video, by the way!
An electronic solonid valve with an o-ring opens and closes to start and stop the water flow. It may be that your solonid valve has a small bit of debris or calcium/iron deposit in it keeping it from closeing tightly or perhaps the o-ring is worn. I'm not sure, but the solonid valve on your frig may be down bottom at the back where the water line feeds into your frig. If your filter is "muddy" you may benifit from replacing the filter - and perhaps the solonid valve. Best wishes for success !
Very helpful, Thanks Jim. When I was working, the ribbon cable harness came off the control panel (not the main power dispenser board end). How do I re attach that?? Thanks again
@almaromantica01 A water tube runs from the door dispenser out the bottom of the door where it often ends and there is joined by a coupler to another water tube that goes out the back of the frig and on to the water supply. If the door side of the coupler came off the tube and you tried to push the coupler back onto the tube, it may have pushed the end of the tube up inside the door. A flashlight and hemostats may help retrive the end of the tube from the door. Hold it with needle nose pliers.
Use a emory board or fine file and take the barbe ridges down a little bit and try again. Repeat the process till it goes in... but don't get carried away with the file. You want it to be a snug fit. Try griping the barb with a pair of pliers to get more force. Best wishes !
When depressed, the dispenser paddle send an electronic signal to a solenoid valve (located most often on the lower back left corner of a frig and has the water supply hose attached to it). If you can, make sure the solenoid valve remains dry when you depress the paddle. If the solenoid remains dry, then check the fitting where the two hoses connect together at the bottom front left door. The hose at the paddle may be slightly miss aligned and dripping down onto the afore mentioned fitting.
I'm not sure, but it sounds like the water dispenser solenoid is allowing water to bleed through . Check the owners manual for a specific make and model or part number and take those numbers with you to the parts supply store.
hello, my water dispenser is leaking when not in use. Looks to be the same model. is the valve right at the front? or somewhere in the rear of the fridge? thansk for the help
I have about same type of refrigerator, the problem I have is when removing the glass/cup the flow of water will not stop, it takes several seconds, maybe a minute until hear the click and then flow stops. What do you suggest to do? Do I have to replace the entire assembly or just a part of it?
As you face the frig the solenoid valve will be on the back of the frig at the bottom left corner. You should see a water line connected to it.and a plug with wires that come from the front control panel.
Anytime water drips slowly, I suspect two things: 1) Hard water deposits minerals in the solenoid valve and the build up of deposit prevents the solenoid from closing all the way - thus allowing a slow leak to occur at the ice/water dispenser drip tray (replace solenoid @ lower back of frig); 2) The O-rings of the water filter are old/misshapen and allow a slow leak to collect on the refrigerator shelves (replace water filter @ inside frig ceiling ). Hope this helps. Best wishes !
I just took my panel apart, but I noticed my water actually comes straight out of the tube into the glass. The water seems like there is a slow drip coming out of the tube. On a good day I can get it to "click" and quit leaking, but I noticed that with the panel off, the end of the tub is still wet, like a light build up. Not sure if that makes sense. Any thought on where up the chain it tells it to dispense water and where it could be broken. This is for a whirlpool conquest side by side.
If you didn't detect any water coming from places where it should not be detected, then it sounds like it may have come unplugged. You might try ensuring the plug near the circuit board is tightly mated and perhaps use a hair dryer to dry off the circuit board. But be sure to unplug your frig before touching the circuit board. Best wishes !
If the brass barb is a better fit then use the brass barb - many plumbing fittings are made of brass so it should not effect the quality of your water. If that dosn't work then see the below option.
Hard water can deposit minerals in the solenoid valve and the build up of deposits can prevent the solenoid from closing all the way - thus allowing a slow leak to occur. You may need to replace your solenoid valve and consider an in-line water filter that feeds your frig - to protect the new solenoid. There are YT Vids on how to replace a frig solenoid. Good luck and best wishes !
JimbowT, I have the exact same model fridge but with a different issue.. the dispenser has a slow drip leak when not in use. If I pull the filter, it stops. Is the problem at the solenoid valve (bottom of fridge) or inside the door?
Wish I had seen this before I tried to fix. Got the tube back in once but it came out soon after. Second time I tried to fix the ribbon cable broke. Found the right part number 241680002 but cannot figure out how the connector at the circuit board comes out? Don't see any tabs to unlock? Also the cable picture does not show the connection to go to the wiring harness coming out of the fridge? thanks!
I go to use my water dispenser and I have water gushing out of the bottom of the door of the fridge. The ice is working fine and no water underneath just at the door. It has one screw at the bottom of the dispenser I have a newer fridge. Can I remove the base plate the same way?
My problem is that the water dribbles out after the paddle returns to the off position and water slowly drips enough to fill the catch tray It's a very slow leak but it still need to be fixed. I understand there is a water control valve in the left rear of the Frigidaire unit where the copper house water supply line connects to the unit. Can that be repaired or must it be replaced? Also, I installed a new water filter and that just seemed to increase the leak. Any advice is appreciated.
I have the same fridge and I did this fix. But nownanyear later I'm getting water leaking from the bottom left of the front freezer door where the water line is going up. It doesn't leak all the time but somehow it gets real wet two or three times a day under the door. I pulled the bottom panel off and it's definitely coming from inside the freezer door where the line is running up. Any advice on fixing this?
If you are having that much trouble, then the adapter may be to big for the hose or you may need to use a couple pair of pliers - one on the hose and another on the adapter. Best wishes !
same thing happened to us. it worked fine for a few glasses of water then freaked out. now there is no power to the front panel. could this be due to water getting into the circuit boards and damaging them? shouldnt there be a fuse somewhere to prevent this?
It may be that your freezer is just turned down to low. Put a thermometer in your freezer. If it is much colder than 32 degrees then turn your freezer temp up a bit.
Good video, However I have a different problem w/ water. When closing the freeze side door, sometimes water leaks out the lower right hand corner of the dispensing station. Any thoughts.
It might be that the centripetal motion of the door swinging shut is causing water pooled in the drip tray to sling out onto the door face and floor. You try might drying your drip tray thoroughly and then put a dry paper towel on it to see if your dispenser is leaking/dripping while you aren't watching.
Unfortunately, this is not the problem. Tried what you suggested and still getting water from right hand corner of the dispensing station. Looks like water is coming from behind the framework of the station.
CHC If the filter has not been changed in a while, you might try a new filter. Also, if the dispenser water delivery hose is slightly retracted from its receptacle, then a small amount of water could escape and trickle down to the drip tray from behind the dispenser face.
Jim I have an odd question I bought a frigidaire GLHS37EHSB7 used about 3-4 years old when I hit the water paddle its spilled a little water out of the hole (that did not have the white tube sticking out and a lot seemed to run down inside the door out onto the floor I used your info in this video and opened it up and there is no little curved hose there just a place in the body of the door that looked like it had been plugged into the little hose base any ideas how long that hose goes in need?
So I’m having this issue as well only. Difference is my water pressure is stronger and I just changed my water filter ! But as I dispense water it goes out from everywhere and ice starts also too come out ? Any idea? I also have a Frigidaire
If slivers of ice are coming out from the water dispenser tube then you might try turning the temperature dial to a slightly warmer setting. Since the water dispenser water "goes out from everywhere" then it is very likely that the hose has become dislodged from its retainer.
I have a kenmore fridge in which the front panel is exactly like the one you are working on this video. I replaced the lever that was broken for the water dispenser. However when I removed the panels to make the repair I made the mistake to have unplugged the power strip supply (the strip that reads " sheldhal") from the panel's face and cannot make it to work, I inserted back into the entry a few times, and I made it to work on and off, however I cannot make it to be on and stady......Any ideas as of what I can do??? I am concerned I did not have to unplug this and now I am frustrated because it used to work before... Thank you for your response....
+Dorothy Crawley These type plugs usually have a little plastic latch mechanism that, when mated properly, will hold the two plug ends together. Make sure that you are getting full penetration of the male end into the female end ... and try and see if there is a little plastic finger hook that catches under a mini belt loop kind of thing. If the catch is broken, get some electrical tape, hold it together tightly and have someone wrap it tightly with the tape. Best wishes !.
+Jim Thomas Hello Jim - Ok, so let me understand first. One of the ends of the strips do not come off. This is the one I left and that is part of the ice drop and water dispenser piece. I think that one is fine (because I never took it out) I did get full penetration on the other end (the one I unplugged from the circuit panel), I do not think we are talking about the same thing...There is a connector that has a male/ female mate with some wires coming out and that plugs to the circuit panel..BUT I do not have any problems with that. The connection I am talking about looks like a 8" white tape on one side and the other has red lines (which I think powers the circuit that controls the panel)....is there a regular email I can email you some pix???? thank you for your help, I am stoked I have some answers...What's your email?
+Jim Thomas Good Morning Jim - I just sent you 6 pics of my problem to your email. My assistant Monica sent them to you from albarran1067@hotmail.com - Hope you see them and give me some feed back ! - Thank you very much will talk to you soon.
I replied to your e-mail & here is what I said: , First try pressing the female lips together as they may be somewhat "sprung" apart. If the male part of the ribbon strip only makes contact on one side of the ribbon, then you may be able to cut one or two small bits of electrical tape and place the bits on the opposite side of the male connection terminals so as to create a "shim" to help it fit tighter. If neither of these actions work, then you might try holding it in place and using a hot glue gun to make a temporary plastic "weld"... but just be sure to not get sloppy and cover any of the connection points with either tape or hot glue... just a dab will do ya. In any case, be sure the frig is unplugged from the wall electrical socket before working on the unit. Hope this helps. Best wishes.
Jim, question for you - I have the same fridge and have a small water leak as well - but my leak is coming from the left side where the ice comes out - you can see the water drip run down behind the arm where you push your glass to get ice and it goes into the tray below - its not a lot but it is annoying as to where the water is coming from - we have emptied the ice bin - cleaned the chute out (nothing was blocking anything) - any ideas? thanks
Liquid water will most likely be coming from the hose that feeds your water dispenser paddle. Some times, after prolonged use, the O-rings on the filter get distorted and water will begin to slow leak past them and because of its height, the leaking water can follow the water dispenser hose down and across the back face of the ice dispenser. You might try replacing your filter. You should be able to find one at Lowe's... but they aren't cheap ( $35-$45). Also, as in my case, the water dispenser hose was slightly displaced and feeding the leak. In this case, ensure that your water dispenser hose is well seated into the water dispenser outlet hole. If both of the above items have been eliminated, then I would begin to suspect the solenoid valve at the back bottom left corner of the frig. Best wishes !
Jim Thomas Thanks For The Speedy Response Jim - We Have Checked All You Mentioned Above (Except The Filter) As Its Still Showing In The Green (Good) State - We Did Pull It Out & Look At It - The Water In It Is Clear As If Brand New But Will Be Getting Another One & See What That Does - Will Advise You Back!
Barry Smeltzer I'm not certain but as a guess I'd say at the factory they just cut the tubes to short - probably trying to save $1/2 cent material per frig.
Jim , the water from the dispenser leaks but only when I press the tab to get water and it leaks underneath the fridge on the floor . If I dont use the water it does not leak . Any suggestions ? Thank You .
I got the same fridge,replaced the end with same adapter but i used a heat gun to heat the tube to slide the adapter.Never use a heat gun it gets it to hot. Had to cut off a piece of it and try again then finally got it on and had to buy some more tubing so i can make it fit in the hole..
Good to know. I must of had some really tuff hose cause my wife's hair dryer didn't do much to it at all. I had to use pliers to finally jam the adapter into the hose.
Mine had a hole you can put your finger in, feel the tube, and adjust the location, without removing the electric panel. In your video, there is a light (?) socket in the hole.
@mikeamato100 Thanks for your comment. Yes, a slightly longer hose and an o-ring to hold it in place on the down stream side of the dispenser hole would likely be an improvement.
As I was removing the face plate the ribbon came off the front plate. I replaced it like I thought it had been, but after replacing everything - there was no power in the water dispenser. How do you place the ribbon back into the front panel?
If you are still having trouble getting the adaptor into the hose, use a little sandpaper on the edges of the barbs of the adaptor. P.S. It actually took me about 30 min to do the job but after editing out all the bloopers it came out to 3 min :-)
Jim, Thank you so much for posting this video on You tube. My son, who is 15 years old and wants to be an engineer, reviewed the video and fixed the Water Dispenser in about 20 minutes end to end. He didn't even need to add the additional adaptor. He just patiently manipulated the tube until he was able to fit it back into the despenser hole. We are very greatful and you saved us a call to an authorized repair technician.
This is a GREAT video! We followed it step-by-step and it worked perfectly. This fix probably saved us $150 in service call, labor & parts. Can't thank you enough for taking the time & trouble to film and post this.
Thank you so so much for making this video! Single mom on a limited income and this video was a lifesaver as we depend on that filtered water from the fridge! You're the best!
Jim, there are people are very useful to mankind and you are one of them. thanks for the information and instructions.
Ha ! Thank you Ahmed ! I'll be sure and inform my wife of this fact :-) Best wishes to you !
Thank you very much Jim - you saved the cost of a new fridge. I changed the filter and this caused more water pressure which was enough for the water hose to come out of the housing, which then caused the ice auger to continuously run. I took everything apart, used a hair dryer to dry the electrical components. I was able to feed the water hose up from the bottom door of the fridge to give me an extra few inches to guide the hose back through the spout so i can see a 1/4" of hose. thnx Mark
Thank you for posting this video! Fixed my leaking water dispenser that we had taped off for over a year in 5 minutes!
Thanks for sharing this repair. I tried other fixes but none solved the problem. Your instruction plus a $2 part saved me $$$.
Glad it worked out for you Jay. :-)
Just followed theses super simple instructions and fixed my water dispenser!!!!! I did not need the adapter. Working like a charm now.
Thank you very much for making this video. I dreaded the issue. After watching I had mine fixed with no parts in minutes 🙏🏼
this was the first how to video ive ever used and in less than 5 minutes i was up and running without an issue. thank you so much for a great video.
Oh my gosh. you saved me a TON of money and heartache. I have been dealing with this for YEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSSs.
thank you. works great!!!! Even the music is calming. :)
Thanks for this. I had the exact same problem after changing the filter and your instructive video saved what would have no doubt been an expensive house call. Hardest part is trying put the hose into the dispenser. Used a piece of string and threaded it through. . .worked like a charm.
Good idea on the string... thanks for the tip !
Great video! I just followed the instructions and the water dispenser is back in business!
Thank you for the excellent info. On my refrig. the tray was extremely difficult to get loose. If I had not seen that it in fact could come loose I may have given up trying
SO GRATEFUL for your video! Fixed my water issue too!!! THANK YOU!
You are right about that ! Adding a length of line is a good idea. Thanks for sharing your contribution to the solution. Hopefully it will help someone solve their problem down the line. Best wishes... and thanks again for posting !
Excellent! Exactly what I was looking for. Well done. I appreciate that you went to the trouble to edit your video to make it concise.
+Ed Bryson Thanks Ed ! :-)
Visiting the in-laws and they have the exact fridge doing the same thing, thanks for the video!
Thanks so much for this!!! a year ago I of put the tube in and it popped up a cpl days later. I finally decided to try again. Your instruction and video helped a great deal. Made my day!
+Lynn Solar Thanks for the comment Lynn... I appreciate it. Best wishes !
Lynn Solar
Jim, I have the same exact model, however, I have a different peculiar issue. Last week, I noticed that there were 3 "tear" drops on the floor under the freezer door. I noticed that the door had a couple of very very small drops from what seemed to be those "tear" drops rolling down. I check everything, and nothing seemed to be wet. So I dried it off, and I just ignored it. Last night, I noticed that the freezer door had a couple of very small water drops. There was nothing on the floor. It almost seemed like a bit of condensation, but I can only compare it to when you take a wet towel and wipe something down leaving some water droplets on the surface. Looking at the dispenser, I pushed on that drip tray that you initially took out and a few drops started coming down from the bottom edge. In other words, where the bottom edge of that drip tray cover (that you took out initially) meets the refrigerator door, a few drops started rolling down. But then it stopped. I'd say about 6 or 7 small drops may have come out. I left a plate underneath all night and nothing was collected. As a matter of fact, I played with it this morning, and I see nothing coming out. What can this be? Can this be condensation?
Sometimes the simplest fixes can be the best. Thanks for sharing your tip !
Thank you for the video . I followed the instructions and it worked great. I did not need the extension. I just put the tube back in the hole.
Thanks! I had this same issue with this model fridge. My kid broke the water actuator paddle, so I had to replace it, but in the process I upset the natural balance in the universe that kept the stupid water hose nestled comfortably in the little hole thingy. I found the adaptor at Lowe's, but of course it's been like 13 years so it's not 88 cents anymore-. I got it for like $2.60 with my military discount. Also, I had a helluva time warming the hose with a hair dryer so I took my trusty Afghanistan Zippo lighter and that did the trick. Once I got the adaptor in the tube, the rest was easy.
Thanks for the comment. Glad it worked out for you. Happy Thanksgiving !
Thanks Jim. That was exactly my problem and the correct fix.
Lynn, Glad the video was a help. Sounds like your son is making a wise career choice considering his mechanical aptitude and our nations need for infrastructure rehab. I hope he will consider Texas A&M in Collede Station. It is one of the best Mechanical Engineering schools in the country - and the school's tradition and student body spirit can't be beat. Thanks for commenting and best wishes.
Thanks so much for responding back, I'll try replacing the filter and looking at both the valve and the ring. Thanks again!!
Great video, this helped me, perfect detailed instructions. Cost me $2.35 to fix. thanks again.
Thanks for doing the video and it was an easy fix. I had the same issue with my Frigidaire water dispenser.
I'm not sure that I understand your question, but I think the hose goes all the way from the dispenser down to the bottom of the door where it meets a coupler that also meets a hose coming from the water on/off solenoid valve at the back bottom left corner of the frig. However your model may be different. You might try inserting a short length of hose into the "hose base" and see if that restricts the water flow to just the hose...if not, then the door may have to be taken apart by a Tech.
I used my daughters sippy cup straw (rubber connecter) that is similar to the splicer! worked great! thanks! Easy fix!
Using a hose splicer as the new end of the water tube was a great tip! A lifesaver tonight. Thanks!
Gary, Glad it worked out for you. Happy Holidays !
I have the same Frigidaire side by side and after we use the water dispenser the water leaks out. Sometime a few drops and sometimes quite a bit. I was planning on buying the replacement water line assy and replace but am not sure if that is what needs to be replaced. Your video is very helpful. Thanks.
Ensure that the dispenser paddle trigger mechanism is clean and moving freely, If you are satisfied that the paddle trigger is working properly and sending a timely signal to the solenoid, then the solenoid may have a calcium deposit that is interfering with it closing in a timely fashion. In which case you would benefit from a in-line filter and a new solenoid. Hope this helps - best wishes in solving the problem.
Perfect Video,,,, fixed mine in 10mins,,, thanks for such of an informing video !
Some times, after prolonged use, the O-rings on the filter get distorted and water will begin to slow leak past them and puddle up on the frig shelves. You might try replacing your filter. You should be able to find one at Lowe's... but they aren't cheap ( $35-$45). Best wishes !
Thanks, my water dispenser was dripping. I replaced the filter .Everything is working great, no drips.
Judith Scites Glad it worked out for you. Thanks for the follow-up comment.
O.K. had a problem putting the extension through the hole in the dispenser. To solve it, I tied picture wire to the extension, fed the wire through the hole, put the dispenser back in place, and pulled the wire through with the extension. Worked like a champ. Other than that it saved me a bucket of cash probable. thanks
Good tip ! Thanks for sharing.
Wow, good job Mark ! Drying the electrical board with a hair dryer was a great idea. My board got wet once due to failing O-rings on the water filter and it cause the water dispenser to intermittently dispense water through out the day. It was like we had a thirsty ghost living with us... Ha ha ! Anyway, thanks for posting your comment. Glad it worked out for you !
I have the same model refrigerator, but my leak is occurring somewhere inside the door. The water drips down the hose and onto the floor. Also, when I try to get water from the dispenser, it takes a second for it to start flowing. Great video, by the way!
An electronic solonid valve with an o-ring opens and closes to start and stop the water flow. It may be that your solonid valve has a small bit of debris or calcium/iron deposit in it keeping it from closeing tightly or perhaps the o-ring is worn. I'm not sure, but the solonid valve on your frig may be down bottom at the back where the water line feeds into your frig. If your filter is "muddy" you may benifit from replacing the filter - and perhaps the solonid valve. Best wishes for success !
Thanks. It was extremely informative video. I got my water dispenser fixed. Hurray!
Glad it helped. Thank you for your comment. Cheers!
Thank you SO much for this video. You saved the day for us.
+RobinPhD Glad it worked out for you... thanks for the comment !
Very helpful, Thanks Jim. When I was working, the ribbon cable harness came off the control panel (not the main power dispenser board end). How do I re attach that?? Thanks again
@almaromantica01 A water tube runs from the door dispenser out the bottom of the door where it often ends and there is joined by a coupler to another water tube that goes out the back of the frig and on to the water supply. If the door side of the coupler came off the tube and you tried to push the coupler back onto the tube, it may have pushed the end of the tube up inside the door. A flashlight and hemostats may help retrive the end of the tube from the door. Hold it with needle nose pliers.
Thank you so much!!! This was a lifesaver this morning!!
Use a emory board or fine file and take the barbe ridges down a little bit and try again. Repeat the process till it goes in... but don't get carried away with the file. You want it to be a snug fit. Try griping the barb with a pair of pliers to get more force. Best wishes !
When depressed, the dispenser paddle send an electronic signal to a solenoid valve (located most often on the lower back left corner of a frig and has the water supply hose attached to it). If you can, make sure the solenoid valve remains dry when you depress the paddle. If the solenoid remains dry, then check the fitting where the two hoses connect together at the bottom front left door. The hose at the paddle may be slightly miss aligned and dripping down onto the afore mentioned fitting.
Thanks, Exactly what I needed to know how to remove the panel to access my water actuator for my kenmore elite.
Thanks so much for this video, it definitely saved us a headache!!
Hi Jim great video. I have the same model and my water paddle has snapped. Can you confirm which model number this fridge is so i can locate the part.
Kim, Thank you for the kind comment. TH-cam is making Do It Yourselfers out of all of us. :-)
@JimbowT thanks for upload, I have a different problem but needed to know how to pull the bezel.
I'm not sure, but it sounds like the water dispenser solenoid is allowing water to bleed through . Check the owners manual for a specific make and model or part number and take those numbers with you to the parts supply store.
If you are unable to obtain a hose barb, try a malt/shake soda straw with a diameter that will slide over the hose and down into the dispenser hole.
hello, my water dispenser is leaking when not in use. Looks to be the same model. is the valve right at the front? or somewhere in the rear of the fridge?
thansk for the help
Thank you, great video.
Thanks for the vid Jim, got it all fixed.
Thank you for sharing this with us!!!! Cheers
I have about same type of refrigerator, the problem I have is when removing the glass/cup the flow of water will not stop, it takes several seconds, maybe a minute until hear the click and then flow stops. What do you suggest to do? Do I have to replace the entire assembly or just a part of it?
As you face the frig the solenoid valve will be on the back of the frig at the bottom left corner. You should see a water line connected to it.and a plug with wires that come from the front control panel.
Thank you so much for posting this, it fixed my problem completely!
Anytime water drips slowly, I suspect two things: 1) Hard water deposits minerals in the solenoid valve and the build up of deposit prevents the solenoid from closing all the way - thus allowing a slow leak to occur at the ice/water dispenser drip tray (replace solenoid @ lower back of frig); 2) The O-rings of the water filter are old/misshapen and allow a slow leak to collect on the refrigerator shelves (replace water filter @ inside frig ceiling ). Hope this helps. Best wishes !
I just took my panel apart, but I noticed my water actually comes straight out of the tube into the glass. The water seems like there is a slow drip coming out of the tube. On a good day I can get it to "click" and quit leaking, but I noticed that with the panel off, the end of the tub is still wet, like a light build up. Not sure if that makes sense. Any thought on where up the chain it tells it to dispense water and where it could be broken. This is for a whirlpool conquest side by side.
thanks! fixed my leak in less than 5 minutes.
If you didn't detect any water coming from places where it should not be detected, then it sounds like it may have come unplugged. You might try ensuring the plug near the circuit board is tightly mated and perhaps use a hair dryer to dry off the circuit board. But be sure to unplug your frig before touching the circuit board. Best wishes !
Dude you rock, thanks for the help!!!!
If the brass barb is a better fit then use the brass barb - many plumbing fittings are made of brass so it should not effect the quality of your water. If that dosn't work then see the below option.
Hard water can deposit minerals in the solenoid valve and the build up of deposits can prevent the solenoid from closing all the way - thus allowing a slow leak to occur. You may need to replace your solenoid valve and consider an in-line water filter that feeds your frig - to protect the new solenoid. There are YT Vids on how to replace a frig solenoid. Good luck and best wishes !
Fixed! Thank you.
JimbowT, I have the exact same model fridge but with a different issue.. the dispenser has a slow drip leak when not in use. If I pull the filter, it stops. Is the problem at the solenoid valve (bottom of fridge) or inside the door?
Wish I had seen this before I tried to fix. Got the tube back in once but it came out soon after. Second time I tried to fix the ribbon cable broke. Found the right part number 241680002 but cannot figure out how the connector at the circuit board comes out? Don't see any tabs to unlock? Also the cable picture does not show the connection to go to the wiring harness coming out of the fridge? thanks!
I go to use my water dispenser and I have water gushing out of the bottom of the door of the fridge. The ice is working fine and no water underneath just at the door. It has one screw at the bottom of the dispenser I have a newer fridge. Can I remove the base plate the same way?
My problem is that the water dribbles out after the paddle returns to the off position and water slowly drips enough to fill the catch tray It's a very slow leak but it still need to be fixed. I understand there is a water control valve in the left rear of the Frigidaire unit where the copper house water supply line connects to the unit. Can that be repaired or must it be replaced? Also, I installed a new water filter and that just seemed to increase the leak. Any advice is appreciated.
I have the same fridge and I did this fix. But nownanyear later I'm getting water leaking from the bottom left of the front freezer door where the water line is going up. It doesn't leak all the time but somehow it gets real wet two or three times a day under the door. I pulled the bottom panel off and it's definitely coming from inside the freezer door where the line is running up. Any advice on fixing this?
If you are having that much trouble, then the adapter may be to big for the hose or you may need to use a couple pair of pliers - one on the hose and another on the adapter. Best wishes !
same thing happened to us. it worked fine for a few glasses of water then freaked out. now there is no power to the front panel. could this be due to water getting into the circuit boards and damaging them? shouldnt there be a fuse somewhere to prevent this?
Great video
Do you know why water would be dripping from my dispenser on the front of my door every time I open door and only when I open the door?
It may be that your freezer is just turned down to low. Put a thermometer in your freezer. If it is much colder than 32 degrees then turn your freezer temp up a bit.
Good video, However I have a different problem w/ water. When closing the freeze side door, sometimes water leaks out the lower right hand corner of the dispensing station. Any thoughts.
It might be that the centripetal motion of the door swinging shut is causing water pooled in the drip tray to sling out onto the door face and floor. You try might drying your drip tray thoroughly and then put a dry paper towel on it to see if your dispenser is leaking/dripping while you aren't watching.
Unfortunately, this is not the problem. Tried what you suggested and still getting water from right hand corner of the dispensing station. Looks like water is coming from behind the framework of the station.
CHC If the filter has not been changed in a while, you might try a new filter. Also, if the dispenser water delivery hose is slightly retracted from its receptacle, then a small amount of water could escape and trickle down to the drip tray from behind the dispenser face.
Jim I have an odd question I bought a frigidaire GLHS37EHSB7 used about 3-4 years old when I hit the water paddle its spilled a little water out of the hole (that did not have the white tube sticking out and a lot seemed to run down inside the door out onto the floor I used your info in this video and opened it up and there is no little curved hose there just a place in the body of the door that looked like it had been plugged into the little hose base any ideas how long that hose goes in need?
So I’m having this issue as well only. Difference is my water pressure is stronger and I just changed my water filter ! But as I dispense water it goes out from everywhere and ice starts also too come out ? Any idea? I also have a Frigidaire
If slivers of ice are coming out from the water dispenser tube then you might try turning the temperature dial to a slightly warmer setting. Since the water dispenser water "goes out from everywhere" then it is very likely that the hose has become dislodged from its retainer.
is their really a chance of getting shocked? where can I buy that piece?
I have a kenmore fridge in which the front panel is exactly like the one you are working on this video. I replaced the lever that was broken for the water dispenser. However when I removed the panels to make the repair I made the mistake to have unplugged the power strip supply (the strip that reads " sheldhal") from the panel's face and cannot make it to work, I inserted back into the entry a few times, and I made it to work on and off, however I cannot make it to be on and stady......Any ideas as of what I can do??? I am concerned I did not have to unplug this and now I am frustrated because it used to work before... Thank you for your response....
+Dorothy Crawley These type plugs usually have a little plastic latch mechanism that, when mated properly, will hold the two plug ends together. Make sure that you are getting full penetration of the male end into the female end ... and try and see if there is a little plastic finger hook that catches under a mini belt loop kind of thing. If the catch is broken, get some electrical tape, hold it together tightly and have someone wrap it tightly with the tape. Best wishes !.
+Jim Thomas Hello Jim - Ok, so let me understand first. One of the ends of the strips do not come off. This is the one I left and that is part of the ice drop and water dispenser piece. I think that one is fine (because I never took it out) I did get full penetration on the other end (the one I unplugged from the circuit panel), I do not think we are talking about the same thing...There is a connector that has a male/ female mate with some wires coming out and that plugs to the circuit panel..BUT I do not have any problems with that. The connection I am talking about looks like a 8" white tape on one side and the other has red lines (which I think powers the circuit that controls the panel)....is there a regular email I can email you some pix???? thank you for your help, I am stoked I have some answers...What's your email?
+Dorothy Crawley Send your pics to jthomas1858@gmail.com
+Jim Thomas Good Morning Jim - I just sent you 6 pics of my problem to your email. My assistant Monica sent them to you from albarran1067@hotmail.com - Hope you see them and give me some feed back ! - Thank you very much will talk to you soon.
I replied to your e-mail & here is what I said: , First try pressing the female lips together as they may be somewhat "sprung" apart. If the male part of the ribbon strip only makes contact on one side of the ribbon, then you may be able to cut one or two small bits of electrical tape and place the bits on the opposite side of the male connection terminals so as to create a "shim" to help it fit tighter. If neither of these actions work, then you might try holding it in place and using a hot glue gun to make a temporary plastic "weld"... but just be sure to not get sloppy and cover any of the connection points with either tape or hot glue... just a dab will do ya. In any case, be sure the frig is unplugged from the wall electrical socket before working on the unit. Hope this helps. Best wishes.
Nice video thanks!
Jim, question for you - I have the same fridge and have a small water leak as well - but my leak is coming from the left side where the ice comes out - you can see the water drip run down behind the arm where you push your glass to get ice and it goes into the tray below - its not a lot but it is annoying as to where the water is coming from - we have emptied the ice bin - cleaned the chute out (nothing was blocking anything) - any ideas? thanks
Liquid water will most likely be coming from the hose that feeds your water dispenser paddle. Some times, after prolonged use, the O-rings on the filter get distorted and water will begin to slow leak past them and because of its height, the leaking water can follow the water dispenser hose down and across the back face of the ice dispenser. You might try replacing your filter. You should be able to find one at Lowe's... but they aren't cheap ( $35-$45). Also, as in my case, the water dispenser hose was slightly displaced and feeding the leak. In this case, ensure that your water dispenser hose is well seated into the water dispenser outlet hole. If both of the above items have been eliminated, then I would begin to suspect the solenoid valve at the back bottom left corner of the frig. Best wishes !
Jim Thomas Thanks For The Speedy Response Jim - We Have Checked All You Mentioned Above (Except The Filter) As Its Still Showing In The Green (Good) State - We Did Pull It Out & Look At It - The Water In It Is Clear As If Brand New But Will Be Getting Another One & See What That Does - Will Advise You Back!
Jim we just had this issue with the '05 fridge. What causes the tube to go up into that area? We are baffled on how this happened.
Barry Smeltzer I'm not certain but as a guess I'd say at the factory they just cut the tubes to short - probably trying to save $1/2 cent material per frig.
Jim , the water from the dispenser leaks but only when I press the tab to get water and it leaks underneath the fridge on the floor . If I dont use the water it does not leak . Any suggestions ? Thank You .
Where do I find that Watts Nylon hose barb splicer-1/4"x1/4"???? Can't find it locally or on the net?
I got the same fridge,replaced the end with same adapter but i used a heat gun to heat the tube to slide the adapter.Never use a heat gun it gets it to hot. Had to cut off a piece of it and try again then finally got it on and had to buy some more tubing so i can make it fit in the hole..
Good to know. I must of had some really tuff hose cause my wife's hair dryer didn't do much to it at all. I had to use pliers to finally jam the adapter into the hose.
i cannot find this particular size anywhere. can you tell where i can pick one up?
what part will i need to fix the drip. i'd like to buy it befor taking the fridge apart!
thanks
Mine had a hole you can put your finger in, feel the tube, and adjust the location, without removing the electric panel. In your video, there is a light (?) socket in the hole.
@mikeamato100 Thanks for your comment. Yes, a slightly longer hose and an o-ring to hold it in place on the down stream side of the dispenser hole would likely be an improvement.
As I was removing the face plate the ribbon came off the front plate. I replaced it like I thought it had been, but after replacing everything - there was no power in the water dispenser. How do you place the ribbon back into the front panel?
Thanks you very much !
I just got one like that..and start beeping and i try to connect the water and nothing came out ...any suggestions on that
@phoenixuniverse Thanks for the comment. Hope your summer is filled with tall glasses of ice cold water. Best wishes - and thanks again !
Thank you!
If you are still having trouble getting the adaptor into the hose, use a little sandpaper on the edges of the barbs of the adaptor. P.S. It actually took me about 30 min to do the job but after editing out all the bloopers it came out to 3 min :-)
You should be able to plug the two connectors back together,,, but be sure to unplug your frig before handling the mother board.