Ted Krehbiel February 15, 2023 for Model Number FLSC238DSB The main water valve makes a loud noise and no water is dispensed as well as the ice maker is not getting water either. Testing the water valve wire harness, the diodes appear to be testing properly using continuity. All common connections have continuity as well. However, when the dispenser lever is pressed, 120v is observed at both the dispenser and icemaker terminals, while the main valve terminal only is carrying 50v. Having normal voltage at both terminals while pressing the dispenser suggests that one of the diodes is shorting, but continuity testing does not show this result. I'm trying to understand if this is a diode, or a power control board issue.
1 Answer Ted, If there is not 120 vac to the main valve, this would be a control board issue especially when the ice valve is getting power at the same time as the dispenser. Read More...
Karen W October 28, 2022 for Model Number FPHG2399MF3 I've changed the water inlet valve and the filter housing. Checked the tubes. Water is not going into the filter area to continue to the ice maker. The fridge is from 2010 and does not have the DIODE to replace. I have checked all the tubes. The ice maker is in the bottom freezer area. No water JUST ice maker. Suggestions?
1 Answer Karen, the freezer temperature would need to be checked with a thermometer to ensure it is actually below 10°F. If it is, the next step would be rotating the ice maker rake to the 1 o'clock position to manually start a harvest. This will allow the water valve to be tested for 120VAC at the end of the harvest cycle. If the valve does not get voltage, the ice maker 5303918493 would be the most likely cause of failure. If there is voltage, the water filter ULTRAWF would likely need to be replaced if it is older than 4 months. Read More...
Mike January 26, 2021 for Model Number frigidaire LGUB2642LF4 This is a french door refrigerator with 2 icemakers and a water dispenser. Water dispenser and upper(refrigerator) icemaker work but lower icemaker (freezer) gets no water. Replaced the valve in October and lower icemaker made ice for a while, but now makes a tray every couple weeks. Checked the inlet valve and it all works. It is also A new icemaker. Checked for frozen inlet line. Can the diode kit be my problem. If so, what diode kit works with this refrigerator. If not, what else to check.
1 Answer Mike, as the ice maker and the water valve are new, it would be recommended that the freezer temperature is checked with a thermometer. After leaving a thermometer in the freezer for several minutes, it can be checked to see if it matches the set temperature. If the temperature matches the set temp, and it is set to be below 10°F, the next step would be to identify if there is an air gap in the gasket that could be allowing warm air into the freezer. Read More...
Frank January 21, 2021 My Frigidaire fridge water at the door works but not the ice maker. The door lever does engage the ice maker but there’s no water running up the line to the ice maker. I replaced the entire water valve with a new one but no luck. Could a bad diode be causing my issue?
1 Answer Hello Frank, please repost your question with the model number so we can locate the correct technical information to assist you. Read More...
Phil H. October 29, 2020 for Model Number FFSS2615TE0 I am having issues with my ice maker. i believe the problem to be diode, so to test this, can i switch both tubing and connectors between the yellow and green solenoids to test this? if the diode for my ice maker is good, i should be able to dispense water thru the solenoid, correct? my water dispenser solenoid is working fine, so if the diode is bad, shouldn't i be getting water to my ice maker now that i've switched?
1 Answer Phil, The diode would typically create an issue that when you dispense water through the door it will come out of the icemaker or vice-versa. If the valve does not energize when the dispenser lever is pushed and it hooked up to the ice maker water valve then the issue will most likely be the water valve is at fault. Read More...
Don July 08, 2020 for Model Number BFHS2611LM0 How can I test the diode with a multimeter? On my 3rd diode kit and not fixing problem it is supposed to fix. Diode has 1 wire in and 2 out. Tried multimeter continuity test both ways +to - and - to + and all three diodes showed open. Is there a special way to test this kind of diode?
1 Answer Don, the lone tan wire would be where the black meter probe would be placed while the red probe is placed on either of the other two wires while testing for continuity (or diode testing if available). This should show continuity in this manner. When the red probe is placed on the lone tan wire and the black probe on the other two wires, the diode should show as open or infinite. Read More...
Brandon April 08, 2020 for Model Number FFHS2322MBE I replaced the solenoid, the water line, the filter, and cleared out the ice in the entryway, but still no ice. Water dispenser works great, but still no ice. What could be the problem?
1 Answer Brandon, If there is no obstruction of the water lines then this would most likely be an issue of a faulty icemaker. Read More...
Mike February 03, 2020 If the plug for the water valve is on the wrong way will it burn up the solenoid.?? I have replaced it but didn't take note of which way the wires were and it's not working.
1 Answer Hello Mike, no, the terminals for the water valve coil are not position sensitive. The problem you are having is being caused elsewhere. Read More...
1 Answer Nate, Youu will want to cycle the ice maker and check the water valve to see if 120Vac appears at the end of the cycle. Also, check the fill tube and make sure no ice is blocking the path of water. Read More...
Michael February 14, 2019 for Model Number FRS6HF6JQO There was no water flow to dispenser or ice maker, replaced filter and for just a few seconds had very good water flow then, and air bubble, and the flow diminished to about 30% of previous level. The I replaced the water inlet valve with no improvement in water flow or flow to icemaker. I did not replace the diode. should I have done that or should I replace the water supply tube and valve?
1 Answer Michael, you will want to ensure that all of the air has been removed from the water line. When installing a new filter, you will want to dispense a gallon of water, wait for an hour, then dispense another gallon of water. This ensures that as much of the air is removed as possible because air pockets can diminish the flow of water until they are flushed out. Read More...