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Refrigerator Not Making Ice? Inlet Valve Test, Troubleshooting
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- Refrigerator not making ice or not dispensing water? This video demonstrates how to test a water inlet valve on a refrigerator. The water inlet valve is a commonly replaced part for a fridge that won’t make ice.
Other commonly replaced parts for a refrigerator that won’t make ice are:
Ice maker assembly
Ice maker module
Door switch
Ice level control board
Water filter
Ice maker mold thermostat
Ice maker switch
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My Frigidaire ice maker model FD1104S p/n 241798211 stopped making ice but water dispenser worked perfectly. I performed a resistance test with my digital multimeter of the water inlet valve as this video suggest. I just want to clarify that my water inlet valve reading was 399 OHMS. This video is great but I am sure if you have a reading below 500 you are asking yourself does this means your inlet valve needs replacing. The video says should read 500-1500 OHMS to be good and little to no resistance means inlet valve should be replaced. I purchased a new ice maker with my 399 OHMS reading and within 5 hours I got my first bucket of ice and it's been making ice around every hour since. Hopes this clarify the OHMS reading concerns. Good Luck and I hope this saves time and money for someone.
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Sometimes this test has no continuity using the ohms with tone setting in a multimeter, but using an ohms auto/lowest value setting, you can get a reading.
Don't set your multimeter to the lowest ohms of resistance (which is shown to be 200).
Instead set it to 2000 ohms of resistance. That way you will get the correct reading if your inlet valve is in the interval 500-1500 ohms.
The most effective way to test it is to just put power to it.
@@smallblockchevy1022 Do you mean testing it carefully by applying 125V house current to the solenoid terminals? I'm testing to see if I get current sent from the ice maker, as it cycled through.
@@HabalauOakland WARNING: The following is assuming that your solenoid valves are 120v and not low voltage solenoids.
Yes that's what I meant regarding just testing to see if the solenoid itself is functional (assuming it is a 120v solenoid, that is). To test whether the icemaker is sending power to the solenoid valve, procedurally it may depend on the type of icemaker you have, but if you have access to your icemaker, and it's the type that the frond gear cover is removable, you should be able to remove the cover and one of the gears, and manually rotate the assembly to see if it's sending power to the solenoid valve.
If you do this, and you're not getting power to the solenoid valve (again, depending on your specific system), it could be a faulty microswitch, or it could be that the plastic cam lobe that depresses/activates the microswitch is worn through and no longer doing it's job.
Also, it's possible that there's a fuse somewhere in the system that has blown. I'm not a real expert on these, but I am an auto mechanic, and I have repaired and replaced parts on my own icemaker system.
Bought a fridge with ice and water dispenser. The water connector ends to the valve have been cut off. The hoses are the same size I know I need to get hose adapters. But the valve has a blue and a red water connector. Do you know which color is the water side? Thank you.
Mine makes ice cycles don't know why it seems to be over filling just a tad pressure is good maybe valve is barely working?
Hi, I have the exact same water inlet valve set up, Frigidaire LGUS2642LF2. The ice maker does not fill or pull up water. The ice maker cycle is working, I poured some water in the rear of the ice maker and filled the tray, it made ice. Seems to not draw any water up the fill line, it is not clogged or frozen. I tested the water inlet valve with a meter as in the video. The digital meter was reading over 1000, but also was constantly fluctuating sporadic numbers.The water pressure is ok.
Hello - What was the outcome of your situation?
I am not getting water to my ice maker. My multimeter reads 2.33 ohms on the lowest setting. I do have an audible feature and it does beep when I check it that way
Great but is the voltage driving the coil 120v?
We recommend using the repair help section of our website. If you enter your model number there you'll have access to model, part and symptom specific repair help. This should give you some more ideas on what to check.
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Tengo un arefri Electrolux y no hace bien hielo, lo que necesito es saber como saco el dipensador de hielo y mirar si todo esta bien adentro. Como lo saco? esta como atorado??
My Samsung water inlet valve reading 394 ohm on both coil. Is it any good.My ice maker over flow of water all over inside the freezer and outside the fridge. The ice maker seem to working ok as I pressed the reset button and it turn.
My Frigidaire side by side quit making ice but the water in the door still works, any ideas? Oh ,and if you manually pour water into the ice maker it functions normally.
Old post but might help someone else. The inlet valve component on these house a separate valve for water and ice. As such one can go bad while the other is still good etc.
@@mrd05d could you just replace the coils
I have the same issue right now. Replaces the the valve but still not working
@@joshhud the valve sends water up the back of the fridge you can disconnect that and have it spray into a bucket. If water is not getting through the new valve maybe it's a bad new part. If water is making it through the valve then it would be something further than the connector at top rear of the freezer but if I recall correctly there is not much else involved. As the ice maker revolves it triggers the valve to open letting water flow.
#1. Thanks for posting these videos and offering assistance. Our Frigidaire RF stopped making ice recently. It is 10 years old. I did not do the electrical test due to the age of the unit. We have a very strong, steady flow of water coming in. I replaced the water inlet valve this weekend but still no ice. Added note that I also replaced the water filter. What should I do next?
+Steve Dyrda Check and see if the freezer temperature is around zero degrees Fahrenheit. If so, the icemaker will likely need replacement.
My Maytag refrigerator water dispenser/ ice maker not working. I replaced both filter and inlet valve already. If I remove the water filter the water dispenser works and if I attached the water filter no water will flow.
+Jay Mendz The ice maker and water dispenser have separate controls and separate coils on the water inlet valve. With the filter installed do you hear the valve still opening, but you just have no water flow? If so, the filter housing is likely damaged and clogging the line with the filter in place.
Our Kenmore side by side refrigerator ice maker does NOT make ice even though the water pressure to the dispenser is fine. I've tested the water dispenser and it fills (8) ounces in about (12) seconds. Could a defective water inlet valve be preventing ice making?
Well done!
I have an LG refrigerator with a bottom mount freezer. The ice maker continuously pours water into the bin and bottom of the freezer. I have replaced the water fill valve to no effect. Would it be necessary and effective to replace the ice maker itself?
what about the diode what does it do thats on one of the connectors
My water dispenser stopped putting out water, mainly because i was running it quite a bit to fill up a large water container. I used smaller bottles and paused occasionally to let the solenoid "rest" (cool down) but it gave out about 2 gallons into it. I chalked that up to overuse and I replaced it with a Robertshaw part because everywhere I called asking for a "factory whirlpool part OEM original only" This is what they all tell me is the original part, although it looks like a cheap piece of junk compared to my original part. I installed the new valve in about 5 minutes and it worked fine, problem solved right?? it failed 10 days later. I don't know the circumstances, I was not home when it stopped working. It would buzz a little when the paddle was pressed, but no water comes out. I ordered another inlet valve. This time after installation, I still had the buzzing and still had no water.
My fridge is model # 106.56566400 (I've memorized it after searching for parts)
1. Water line in door is not frozen (you could blow through it from the quick connect to the line in the dispenser)
2. Switch in door is working
3. Coil has 190ish ohm resistance on both new valves I installed
4. Water pressure in the line is fine.
5. Water filter was replaced and fills when inserted (you can hear it)
6. I could find no evidence of any damage on the main control board, in fact it looked like new.
7. I checked the voltage on the connector to the water dispenser side of the inlet valve and when the paddle is pressed, the voltage goes to 16 mV, not even a volt coming through. I honestly don't know how to check the amperage.
Since nothing worked, I took the new valve apart and pulled the water dispenser valve coil and installed it onto my original valve that failed, but when it failed i could see the coil was failed on that one, so it had an electrical failure not a mechanical one. With the new coil on the functioning mechanical valve, I still got buzzing, but no water.
I checked the repairclinic website but could not find the answer.
What is left??
my GE refrigerator ice and water dispenser is not working,when switched to water the light fades a little bit,but when the ice part is selected the little light just goes out totally and nothing comes out,i can hear a clicking sound,like an electric part trying to activate but thats it.
any help with that.
My refrigerator dripes water and bilts up ice cascade along the back wall; eventually dripping on the food and wraping them in ice. Can it oly be caused by the water inlet ?
Benoit Hamel Low water pressure could cause the valve not to close properly too.
@@repairclinic mine appeared to be over filling and icicle forming towards the front and under the maker,. Turned out the ice maker was out of level. The back screw goes through a slot and the slot was about a quarter inch too high. I guess it was pushed upwards somehow. Loosened the screw and its partner and gently pushed the maker down until it was properly seated on both screws and tightened them up. Problem solved.
I’m not getting water to my ice maker this happened after my hot water heater was replaced. Is there something the Plummer forgot to reconnect?
I'm sure you've already fixed this problem by now, but when the plumber shut the water off it probably loosened some mineral deposits/corrosion or some other particulates, clogging the water supply line to your refrigerator, traveled to your refrigerator, clogging the screen to the inlet valve (Where your water supply tube connects to the back of your refrigerator.
On audible setting, registered 418 but no noise. Does this mean there is no continuity?
Is there a filter on it
Unfortunately we can't offer repair help from our TH-cam channel. I would recommend searching online for a reputable repair blog or forum to help find your answer.
Well... Certainly you can, or could if you wanted too, as countless other people on here do, including your average citizen as, well as business owners. Is it that you just don't want to risk liability? Or perhaps your reputation in the event that you may be wrong, or someone misunderstands you?
Do you no longer monitor/use the TH-cam account?
Steve Harrison 500 to 1500 ohm reading is throwing me off.
My water dispenser stopped working a while back but, since we seldom used it, I never bothered to fix it. Now, the ice maker has stopped as well and, since we do rely on it daily, I started investigating the problem. There was no water in the ice cube tray. I first checked for proper water pressure at the supply line valve and that seemed quite adequate. I next checked to see if there was anything frozen and even took my heat gun to it just in case. No problem there. I checked the supply line from the solenoids to where the fill tube feeds the ice cube tray by blowing into it and it, too, seems fine with good air flow. My first thought was that the solenoids were faulty, ordered and installed a new one and the water dispenser and ice maker work still do not work. I was thinking that the next step is to bite the bullet and replace the ice maker itself. Does anyone have any further ideas as to what to try before doing so? I did take the cover off the ice maker motor section but there were no holes to put a jumper wire to manually test it's operation. Appreciate the help!
Do you still have this problem? I may be able to help. Also, if you have fixed the problem, what ended up being the cause? I suspect you are/was not getting power to the solenoids. If you still have the problem, perhaps try running power directly to each solenoid and see if one feeds the water dispenser, and the other feeds the ice maker.
Ralph Tomaccio I have replaced the ice make, water valves and filter. Water pressure is sufficient and present at the door. Freezer temperature is correct and no frozen lines and still no water to the ice maker. I jump between the L&N and the ice maker cycles fine but no water at the cycle end. I guess the power or signal is not getting to the ice maker valve where can I check next. (Maytag side by side MSD2655HEB)
My refrigerator stopped dispensing water. After several days on TH-cam University, I realized the following: My freezer was still making ice. I changed my water filter to a new filter and purged out any air in the line. My refrigerator side crisper area water reservoir tank was not frozen. I changed my water inlet valve to a new water inlet valve and verified both for continuity prior to installation. Both the old and the new showed nearly identical continuity confirming a working water inlet valve. And still, no water. Unless both the old water inlet valve and the new water inlet valve both have defective mechanical issues. What are the odds? I am suspicious to that being the issue. I removed the main water line and checked water flow. Very solid and good pressure. I then connected the main water line to the new water inlet valve and turned on the water supply. The water ran through the water inlet valve up into the water filter and back down the return line. That is where the water flow ends for dispensing water to drink, but not to the freezer to make ice cubes. So, something is not "turning on" or allowing the water to be dispensed at the push pad. Yet, water is going up to the freezer to make ice. I am baffled. Problem Solved: I removed the lower front grill to the refrigerator and separated the water line. Pushed water pad dispenser, no water. That line runs back to the water reservoir which was low on water. The water inlet valve fills the water reservoir. Process of elimination, I ordered a new Control Board (the computer behind the Water, Crush, Cube) panel and BAM!! It worked!! After 5 min installation, I pressed the water dispenser pad and I heard the water inlet valve filling the reservoir. Once filled, water proceeded to reach the water dispenser and out into my cup. It was my Control Board all along. $89.00 from Partswarehouse.
@@GR8WHITEC5wow this exactly what my whirlpool is doing… checked everything is all good… I then went to TH-cam university lol I like that term… spent 3 hours learning this trade, then I came to your post and since tomorrow is 4th of July everything will be closed so I’ll order the part on Amazon and hopefully this will come out like how’s yours did. Thank you for your comment.. happy 4 th everyone…
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the pipe of water was freezed - it prevents from water to flow to ice maker.
refreezing solved the problem.
borian1981 Thank you for sharing.
My IGLOO ice machine wasn’t making any ice, yet still cycling the water. It is the freezer or refrigerator problem or? Please help thank you
Fan above cooker and light one unit is not working
Looks like you've got a LEAKY copper fitting at 1:28.
The resistance on each coil is likely different on the coils you have.
RepairClinic.com what would happen if the polarity was inadvertantly rendered upon installation?
With everything I've tried up to now I'm thinking this is my top 3 issues. One of the other top 2 is I just don't know WTF I'm doing and sucks to be me, ice was nice while I had it.
Whats happening...try the water filter first
Let me know i can help
my refrigerator has the two coil type on it, I tested both coils one coil is getting a good reading for the icemaker... the other one is not getting any reading at all.... does both coils suppose to get a reading? this is also a new part i just ordered. and that is the reading I am getting from it. I no that after purchasing it I am getting water into the icemaker now, but none coming out of water dispenser
Both coils should have a reading of 100ohms-1000ohms.
The water coming the dispenser tastes mildewy for the first 1/2 glass each day, the ice is unusable because of the taste. The repairman claims he couldn't find a problem. Help please
We have a website dedicated to repair help. You can find a link to it in the description of this video. Our repair specialists are busy working on our website and making new videos, so unfortunately they cannot respond to comments.
Frigidaire, not making ice, replaces water valve. Still no water. Water dispenser works fine. Do I need new ice maker or is it something I can fix?
This is my same problem. Changed the inlet valve since my continuity was reading 195 & 265. No improvements, Water dispenser still works fine but no water to my ice maker. This is where I am now, What did you do next? Anybody, any suggestions?
Sighs
Trying to figure out this same problem for a client tomorrow.
Water dispenser works fine, but no ice.
@@wylian84 For me, only 2 options remaining. 1- change out (or clean out) the water line to the ice maker, thinking maybe it's collapsed or clogged. 2-Change the ice maker.
@@haleiwahi27
I'm not an appliance guy at all, I'm a carpenter trying to keep a client happy, lol.
But I checked everything I could, and the water line that brings water to the ice maker doesn't seem to be clogged. I couldn't disconnect from the bottom since it's one of those pressure connections and not the ones you screw in, I only unhooked from the top. I tried to suck water out of it (there was water in the line) and nothing came up.
I guess a pump is not working, I don't know if it pumps from the ice maker, or the ice maker sends a signal to the pump on the bottom. Not sure.
So far, my dad which is my partner will come over and thinks the ice maker is the problem. I will report back.
@@wylian84 In your case, if you have water in the line, then I sort of doubt that the pump is your problem. I would highly suspect your ice maker too. In my case, my waterline is dry, so I changed the pump. But I still got no water to the ice maker. So at this point, I'm puzzled.
i set the meter exactly where it ought to be.my readings are like 20,45,89,10,8,26,118,39,76......but never over 200 or between 500-1500.....is it good or bad? not sure.
nice
I have found more often than not if the water dispenser is working then the water inlet valve is fine and there is another issue going on with the ice dispenser.
Check the ice maker module....check for voltage to ice maker L and N.....then if you have voltage jump with insulated wire L and V
You did not show how to test with the Analog meter!
My refrigerator is not dispensing water, only the ice machine is working and I tested all the tubes if any of them were frozen buts that's not issue. What could be the issue? Thank you
+jaimemyspace1 The water inlet valve on the back has separate solenoids for the water dispenser and ice maker so the valve could be defective.
Hi. I replaced with a brand new ice maker for my Whirlpool ED5JHEXTB00 that I bought from Amazon. It seems to be turning and doing it's thing mostly. BUT, after an hour or two, it didn't feed any water from solenoid. So another video showed how to short L and V points to energize the water feed. I did so and it fed water just fine. So if it's not actuating water, and all things are in place (which isn't that complex); arm down, bin in, door shut, but no water except if I short the L and V points, what else could be going on? Thanks.
HI Jeffrey - What was the outcome of your situation?
Yes what ended up needing fixed?
@@Pittsburghpilot I'm trying to remember now. It's been a year. I'm pretty sure I just needed to have some patience with the cycling. I also know I had to adjust the timer calibration to allow less water in so th cubes would be a bit smaller and not get stuck in the chute.
@@Pittsburghpilot And this video was very helpful
th-cam.com/video/VCUgA5T5ASw/w-d-xo.html
@@JonathanThompson1320 See my replies below to Scott.
I am having voltas mini magic fresh freez it is not cooling so what to do
+bubai Dubai Enter your model number on our website for more detailed repair help. www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/Refrigerator-Repair-Help
i only get 177 Ohms between the coil terminals on brand new GE water inlet I ordered. I also do not get tone on continuity function. Is that normal.
The coils resistance is so high you likely will not get a tone on the meter. 177 Ohms indicates a good solenoid.
I've seen other sites that say 200-500 ohms. I have a dual solenoid and the water dispenser is 250ohms and the ice maker is 150ohms. Really anything over 100 probably means the circuit is fine. You're really just making sure the resistance is not zero and not like 10,000 ohms. The zero resistance is the most likely result of a failed circuit.
WATER WONT SHUT OFF ON ICE MAKER, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Can I use a voltage tester instead of a multimeter?
No
Where is the valve coil located? I have a Whirlpool Gold refrigerator
+Kris Froelich The water inlet valves are typically located behind the refrigerator where the main water line from the refrigerator connects.
On the door of mine it has the ice and water option. I saw a video and it said if you can get 8 oz per 10 seconds, it was good. I am getting more than that. But does that mean the ice maker is getting water as well ?
I set the digital meter to the lowest setting. Pulled the wires off the first one got 193 ohms. Put the wires back on. Then the other side I got 255 ohms. In the video it said between 500 and 1500 ohms. So does that mean that both are going bad ? Not that it really matters because you have to replace the whole thing anyways.
The water works fine. The ice machine works but is so slow.
+William Wynn The water dispenser and ice maker water supply are two completely separate systems inside of the dual valve so potentially the dispenser could be fine and the ice maker side of the valve fail.
Anything between 150-1500 indicates a functioning circuit in the valve.
The ice maker stopped working so l replaced the ice maker, water valve and filter. Checked the door switch for continuity assured proper temperature in the freezer and check for ice blockage in the water lines. The water pressure is good and water is present at the door. I can cycle the ice maker with jumping the T&H ports but no water at the end of the cycle, that is the problem. What else can I check to get the water to the ice maker? I jumped between the L&V ports and it pops the circuit breaker.......
What is the voltage at the water valve.
The coil on my part #2315576 valve inlet reads 350 ohms does it have to be in the 500 plus range you've shown?
No. 150ohm to 1000ohm is quite common for working valves. Remember even if the circuit is good, the valve can be mechanically broken. So this test can't confirm your valve is good. It can only confirm if its defective.
@@KoreyKruse I'm sure by the time you replied to this post (4 years later) that this issue of his is a thing of the distant past. With that being said, the best way to test these valves is to unhook the outlet, put them over a pan or bucket and just put power to them.
I checked my inlet valve and the multimeter read 20 on the ohms x 10 setting(lowest). Since that's 200 does that indicate replacing?
+SCott MArsh That is likely a good resistance for a valve coil. As long as you don't get an open circuit it is likely good. However, a valve can still fail mechanically.
BTW - Its not recommended to try to repair a valve that has mechanically failed. Just replace the valve or else you could end up having a valve stick open the next time it makes ice and it will flood your kitchen until you can turn off the water supply.
@@KoreyKruse If they're going to leak, they're almost certainly going to leak as soon as you hook them back up. Also, Sticking open is typically not a problem, as long as you keep the unit clean. I think the common problem is the rubber seals get hard over time and form to their mating surface. When people take them apart and put them back together, the seals moved or rotated and no longer mate properly. Or else they get damaged in the cleaning process. All these issues cause the valves not to seal properly. It's very unlikely that they would actually "stick open" in a literal sense.
My Refrigerator water dispenser works perfectly but the ice dispenser doesn't work. Water does not fill in the ice cube tray.
That happens all the time. Their are dual solenoid valves and it's possible only one of them has failed.
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If I am getting 189 ohm across the valve does it need to be replaced? I ask because my drinking water valve right next to it reads around 250 ohm and works fine....but ice maker is not working and empty of ice.
James Lowe i have a water inlet valve where i work that reads 180 omhs across the two terminals and its brand new out of the box.
I would recommend using the repair help section of our website (link in the description). If you enter your model number there you'll have access to part, model, and symptom specific repair help.
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Water valve voltage on ice maker
Mine will make ice. It just won’t dispense it. Any ideas? I’ve tried to research myself. Haven’t found any helpful info. Few ideas but nothing to narrow down and say yep, that’s the problem.
Could be the heater in the tray
Bruce Paulson Heater??? In the ice maker???
I looked in the manual, researched the net and here and TH-cam and nothing seemed to explain or fit what was wrong. I’d just be stuck with buying parts and fixing thing after thing until I stumbled on the right fix. Will probably just hire a pro at this point. Can’t afford a new fridge yet.
@@nwadmartin the ice maker heats the tray so the ice will come out when it cycles.
I would just replace the icemaker, mine was 137 bucks on Amazon.
Much cheaper than a new fridge, and its easy to change.
Bruce Paulson it dispenses it out of the tray, just not through the door. I’ll see if I can find one to fit my fridge on Amazon I guess. Sounds like it’d be cheaper than a repairman:
@@nwadmartin not sure about that, I would check on Amazon though before buying a new fridge.
500 to 1500 ohms???
Some whirlpools do not read that high, correct?
Mine reads 250, on kenmore is this good or bad?
I was "watching" this while busily doing something else and at the very end I heard "trying to clean out an old valve is not recommended due to the risk of HEART failure."
old one reads 194 the new reads 194 so those numbers seem off.
Repairclinic.com i also have plenty of water coming from the dispencer butt the ice maker has none . Plz help . I just replaced the fan
It's possible for only one half of the water valve to fail, leaving a working dispenser and broken ice maker valve.
But it's also possible you have a broken ice maker module. This can be checked fairly easily as well. Just search for "how to test for broken icemaker module".
My refrigerator has water and ice maker, but when I measure the inlet valve coils, i get infinite resistance which indicates that it is bad. I know i am getting contact so what could the problem be?
It means the circuit is faulty and has a break in it, meaning no electricity can flow through it. You need to replace the valve.
I found my problem. My resistance scale was on too low of a scale (200 ohms). I had to be on the 2K ohm scale in order for it to work. I remeasured and two of the coils measured around 500 ohms and one of them measured around 250 ohms. So, this is weird because I get water out of the refrigerator, but I don't get water to come out for the ice maker to my knowledge unless it has something to do with the ice maker itself. Ideas?? Problem possibilities? What next? Thanks in advance!
Sometimes the water line to the freezer ends up freezing up. Can you see up the tube and see if it's frozen or clogged? Or put a flexible wire or something up the tube and see if it's clogged?
If so you might have to move everything in your freezer to a cooler for a few hours and turn off freezer to thaw out the line.
Another possibility is the valve is broken mechanically, not electrically. So even though the circuit is fine, the mechanical parts in the valve are messed up and jammed so it can't function properly.
Another possibility is the ice maker itself isn't supplying the signal to make ice to the valve. You can use your multimeter and a piece of insulated wire to check the ice maker itself. You just remove the front panel. Here's a tip sheet that works for most ice makers: www.applianceaid.com/icemaker-module.php
I have same concern... I ordered a new one based on the fact ice maker was only one that had resistance... but this now appears normal and non-issue for this model at least (GE). Same deal on new part ordered! WTF... this is a inaccurate video that should be edited!
Agreed, I did exactly the same thing and yes they need to edit the video.
Thanks for nothing, I could've just replaced it without watching a video that only offered the solution "replace."
#Refrigerator water dispenser or ice maker not working? Could be the water inlet valve's fault. How to test: th-cam.com/video/aXIX73EI1Z4/w-d-xo.html. Enter your refrigerator model number for model-specific repair help: www.repairclinic.com/repairhelp. #diy #diyrepair #RepairClinic #howto #video
I have already replaced the water inlet valve, but water still does not flow to the ice maker. My water supply has not problem. Where do I check next?
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Per the video there's an assumption that if incoming water supply is of adequate pressure then the inlet valve must be at fault. But, in my case, the dispenser is behaving normally so that would rule that out, no? I do have SOME ice but it's low production. I think it would take weeks to fill the bucket. Could a defective valve still allow SOME ice? It wouldn't be that expensive to just replace it...
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