Rick August 25, 2017 for Model Number GC5SHGXKS00 Ice & water dispenser do not work. The dispenser lock is off, checked the door switch, ice dispenser and water dispenser micro switches with a multi-meter and all 3 are good. There is no visible water in the water dispenser line coming into the door. The wiring harness to the door is not loose. The ice maker still makes ice and a new water filter has been installed. If it is the water inlet valve it seems it is no longer available. Now what? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Rick, You should check for broken tabs on the bracket WP2180226 that hold the microswitches in place. This may be allowing the switch to pivot and not be actuated. Read More...
Sam July 05, 2017 for Model Number GC5SHGXLS00 I'm trying to replace the dispenser control board located in the freezer door. I removed the front panel, but am having trouble separating it from the panel. It looks like it has to be removed from the front. I haven't been able to find any videos, or help in the Q&A section. Thanks, Sam
1 Answer Sam, The dispenser switch assembly is a mechanical switch that uses buttons and to remove you would have to remove the overlay and take it off from the front. In most cases this switch assembly does not go bad and if the unit is not dispensing ice or water would want to look at the white switch bracket on the dispenser to make sure the bracket pins are not broken. Read More...
Eric January 19, 2017 for Model Number ED2VHEXVB01 Water dispenser does not dispense water. Was using it and then went to use it again and it would not produce any water. Each time you push on it a little water pushes out and then nothing. It sounds like it's working, but no water comes out. How do you remove the water tube to see if it is blocked, or what could be the problem? Thank you.
1 Answer Eric, To remove the water tube from the door you would need to remove the door from the unit. Once removed you will remove the dispenser cover by using a flat blade under it and pop it off. Then you can access the water tube to pull it out. If the icemaker is still working then this issue would either be that the dispenser bracket has broken where the switch is attached or the water valve is faulty and would need replaced. Read More...
Jon May 28, 2016 for Model Number 106 59297994 How to do I change the switch part #wp2180236 . I only get crush ice.
1 Answer Jon, The most likely cause for the unit to not produce cubed ice would be that the crush/cube solenoid is either stuck or bad. The part number for the solenoid is WP2152713. Read More...
James May 09, 2016 for Model Number ED5GVEXD04 Trying to figure out if I need to replace the switch (AP6005966) or look elsewhere. Ice maker functions, the light in the door panel is on, and you can here the switches activate on both the ice and water dispensers, but nothing happens on either. Doesn't seem like there is much else it could be. How would I check?
1 Answer Hello James. Make sure the dispenser is not locked. If not, then you will need to test for power and male sure none of the wires are broke in the unit. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Michael D July 22, 2015 for Model Number GD25FFCHW01 On the ice & water control panel the ice crush and ice cube buttons no longer activate the motor to release the ice. The lights still work and I can hear the aperture open. The other buttons work and I was told that the problem was in the control panel and not the motor. What parts do you think I need and can I probably do it my self?
1 Answer Hello Michael. You will need to test for power to the auger motor. If there, and the motor does not run, you will need to replace the motor. If there is no power there, then you will need to check the switch in the dispenser. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Steve K June 17, 2015 for Model Number GD25SFXHS03 I am trying to find out how I replace the Control Panel in the Ice and Water Dispenser. I don't see a locking tab or indent anywhere in the Black Frame or control Panel. How do I release the Panel?
1 Answer Hello Steve, The front cover 2197645B unsnaps from the freezer door on the unit. You will start at the bottom corner using a flat blade knife and unsnap it from the door on the unit. Read More...
Ronnie March 15, 2015 for Model Number kenmore 106.59429801 My Kenmore 106.59429801 quit making ice and shortly about a week later it quit dispensing water. First I replaced the water filter with a PUR water filter (as I always have used PUR.) It did not fix my problems. Next I checked to see if any of the water lines were frozen, they were not. Next I changed out the water inlet valve, still did not fix my problem. Next I changed out the control bracket and both switches by the dispenser. Still did not fix it. I traced where the water is getting caught up and it is at the water filter housing. That leads me to believe that the housing may be the culprit. However, I would like to know if the refrigerator dispenser switch panel that has 6 switches could be the culprit?? Which part do you believe I should try first, the water filter housing or the dispenser switch panel? Thank you
1 Answer Ronnie, With the unit not making ice or dispensing water then the switch at the dispenser would not be the issue and you would want to replace the filter housing. Read More...
Tom B. January 08, 2015 for Model Number GC5SHGXLS00 Dispenser will not work. No lights, ice or water. The ice machine is still making cubes. Could it be the control switch? Part # 2180236? Can I test it (voltage meter) to make sure? Could it be anything else? Thank you
1 Answer Hello Tom, If the control has gone completely blank, you should first check the electrical connector at the door hinge. This is the cause of the majority of this complaint. Read More...
Travis August 13, 2014 for Model Number ED5FHEXVS01 Ice dispenser not working - No sound when actuated - Not locked at front panel. Water dispenser works fine. What parts do I need to troubleshoot?
1 Answer Travis, First check should be at the top freezer door hinge. Check and make sure there are no loose wires or connections, etc. Then you'll need to access and check the WP2180236 selector switch and the actuator switch WP2162361 mounted on the bracket assembly. Read More...