The water inlet valve is an electrically controlled valve that opens to supply water to the dispenser and ice maker.
Whirlpool side by side refrigerator ice maker repair.
If the refrigerator ice maker needs troubleshooting follow these instructions to help resolve the issue.
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Shop side by side shop top freezer shop bottom freezer.
If it s still on or jammed continue reading.
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One of those symptoms will match the fridge problem you re having.
It may have been accidentally turned off.
If the water inlet valve is defective or if it has insufficient pressure it won t allow water to flow through.
Make sure the ice maker is turned on.
Confirm the switch is in the on position.
Doing a little whirlpool refrigerator troubleshooting is not originally how you thought you d spend your weekend but that s just how suburban life is full of surprises.
The valve requires at least 20 psi to function properly.
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Whirlpool redesigned the optics portion of this system around 2002 so there are two different diagnostic methods depending on which set of boards are installed in your refrigerator pre or post 2002 ice maker models.
The dispenser control board governs most of the functions of the dispenser system.
Some ice maker models have a small on off switch located on the ice maker.
Is the ice maker switched off.
That s half the battle right there.
As a result the ice maker won t make ice.
Whether you have a side by side refrigerator an armoire style refrigerator or a standard freezer on top model these ice maker troubleshooting tips may help you avoid that service call.
If the control board is faulty it may stop supplying power to the entire dispenser system.
My whirlpool refrigerator is leaking water 01 clogged or freezing defrost drain if the defrost drain is frozen the water will overflow the drain trough and drip down to the bottom of the compartment.
The repair clinic troubleshooting system starts with a list of symptoms.