Stephen March 25, 2013 for Model Number dual water valve maytag side by side 12544118 Water tube that feeds ice maker freezes closed not allowing water to enter ice machine. Just ordered dual water valve. Will this correct problem?
1 Answer Hello Stephen. If the water valve had a slow leak and was causing the fill tube to freeze up and clog, then the new water valve will fix the issue with the unit. Read More...
Aaron G March 22, 2013 for Model Number KBFS25EVMS00 The (interior) water dispenser on my refrigerator started having a very slow drip about a week ago. Hardly noticeable until overnight when there is a small puddle on the floor in front of the frig on the side where the dispenser is. I can put a towel under the dispenser nozzle and come back a few hours later and find it is wet. I suspect either the filter is bad or the fill inlet valve. Filter was last replaced in mid-December 2012. But from what I have read on the internet, seems I should be having much bigger problems if the fill inlet valve is broken. Right now I've taken out the filter and am using the filter bypass plug and am seeing if I still get a drip. Am I on the right track? Also, I've noticed the filter is supposed to be changed every 6 months, but the change filter light on the refrigerator only comes on every 12 months. What's up with that?
1 Answer Aaron, This will most likely be caused by a seeping water valve on the unit and the water valve would need to be replaced. Read More...
Tony March 15, 2013 for Model Number jfc2089his My water disperser drips constantly could the dual water valve have went and is it easy to replace.
Henry August 23, 2012 for Model Number kbfs20etss00 My water dispenser and ice maker both are working, but pressure at the dispenser varies a lot from use to use. You can press the dispenser button twice just seconds apart and one time pressure is "normal" and the second time it is high. The high pressure is much more than you would want to fill a glass. Is there a pressure reducer or regulator somewhere in the water system and what part would I replace to repair it ?
1 Answer Hello Henry, This sounds like there may be air in your plumbing. This will cause erratic pressure effects in the water dispense system since liquid cannot be compressed and a "gas" (air) can be compressed. It's kind of like putting a spring in the water system to propel the water out when the valve is opened since the air in the system builds excessive pressure. Of course the way to tell is that the air, as it comes out of the dispense tube, will cause the water being dispensed to "sputter" and it is obvious that air is coming out with the water. Otherwise, this would have to be caused by varying water pressure applied to the unit from the home plumbing since the system on the unit only opens a valve and the pressure applied is allowed to pass through. In other words, the refrigerator does not have any component on it to "push" the water. The water comes out by the home plumbing water pressure pushing it through the machine. The unit itself has no way to regulate the water pressure. This is done by the city water system at the meter by the street or, in the case of a well, the water tank will have a pressure regulator on it. Read More...
Haden August 13, 2012 for Model Number MSD2652KEW How do you get to the water tank (the one that supplies the filtered water dispenser) in the refrigerator to see if it has frozen?
1 Answer Haden, The water tank/reservoir R0131625 is located on the lower back wall of the refrigerator compartment. You will need to remove the crisper drawers and lower shelves to access, and check it. If it is slushy or frozen, check and make sure, the freezer temperature in not below 0 dgrs.F. (prefer 3-5 dgrs,) and the articles on the shelves are not blocking the air flow, and holding the air in the lower area of the fridge. Thanks Read More...
Ed August 05, 2012 for Model Number MZD2666KES My Ice maker makes ice fine but I am getting a small over flow after trays are refilled. This of course is building a ice cicle at end of tray which over night freezes all the way to the bin. I'm guessing that the fill valve is contaminated or warn. Does anyone agree?
1 Answer Hello Ed. Yes, it could be the fill valve causing the unit to overflow. You need to test and see if the power stops coming to the fill valve and water continues to run. If so, replace the water valve WP67006531 on 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...
Jt July 02, 2012 for Model Number AP4080862 How easy is it to replace this valve assembly? Mine has failed, and is leaking water from a joint. Are the hose to valve connections compression fittings? Sealant needed? Thanks, JT
1 Answer Hello JT. The valve WP67006531 is easy to replace and does use compression fittings. to release the line, just press down on the fittings and then pull out the water lines. Make sure you have the water turned off before servicing and then turn back on after servicing. Read More...
Scott June 30, 2012 for Model Number maytag abc 2037deq What is the difference between the 2 valves shown for the water dispenser/ice maker. Other than the price, they look identical. Are they interchangeable ?
Gary June 04, 2012 for Model Number MSD2652KES My ice maker stopped making ice a few months ago. In that time it has started to make ice for one or two cycles only. This has happened 2 or 3 times over the last few months. At the same time, the water dispenser has been working, but it sporadicly starts to make a clicking sound and then the water stops dispensing. It sounds like the sound is coming from the area near the water filter. I have replaced the water filter twice already, it still happens. I checked all supply tubes behind the refrigerator, and pressure from water line is fine. The dual water valve is so expensive, I want to make sure this is what I need to replace to fix the two problems. Help.
1 Answer Hi Gary. There is a adaptive defrost control board part # W11227239 beside the filter to the left. It is in on the lt. side of the controls in front of the damper area. Remove the control knobs and remove the side cover screws. The clicking sound is from the board relay going bad. Make sure the interior bulbs part # 8009 are all good in both cavities. Thank You. Read More...
Michelle May 23, 2012 for Model Number MSD2641KEU I have had no issues with the ice maker until three days ago when I emptied the bin into a cooler. Since then, there has been no ice. The water dispenser works fine. It seems no water is flowing to the icemaker. The fill tube is clear (not frozen). What could be the issue? If the filter was bad/full, I'd get no water to the dispenser, so.... Help!
1 Answer Hello Michelle. If the fill tube is clear, and there is power going to the valve during harvest mode, you will need to replace the water valve WP67006531. Read More...