Joe August 01, 2021 for Model Number Amana ARS2667AS I have slow water running out of the water dispenser when activated. Very slow. Also seems the ice maker is not producing good ice cubes from the low water volume. I replaced both the primary water pump which when the hose is disconnected, pumps water and has a great flow. I tested that. I also replaced AP6005462 (WP12544001) secondary. Only the blue side seems to pump water when you disconnect the hoses and check it. Not both hoses. It's brand new. I also connected everything and did the front hose at the bottom of the freezer door check by disconnecting. Nothing came out there either. The filter was replaced and not used much as we didn't use the house a lot. I will be replacing that with a new one, but any ideas why the primary pump is doing well to pump but door is slow drip? Also is it normal for one side of the secondary pump to check with water flow and the other not when using door dispenser? I assume one side of the secondary goes to the ice maker and one to the door water dispenser? Both pumps bought from your site and brand new. The fact that I got some weak clear but weak ice cubes leads me to believe not enough water flow and not clogged lines. Not sure how to check all the lines.
1 Answer Joe, the blue solenoid would be specific to the water dispenser while the brown one would only activate when the ice maker calls for water. As the blue solenoid passed water through properly at the valve itself, it is very likely that the water line in the door has frozen up along with the possibility of the ice maker line possibly having a partial clog at the fill tube exit (or air has not been fully evacuated from changing out the valves). A towel heated in a dryer can be used to warm up the tubing in the freezer door by placing the heated towel on the inner liner. Read More...
Jared Pamperin July 24, 2020 for Model Number Sxd26vw Are both water valves needed if I have bypassed the water filter. We have RO water and plenty of pressure with our permeate pump? The inlet valve was replaced 1-2 years ago and we get strong water pressure from the dispenser, but the water stopped flowing from the ice maker. I verified the line is not frozen. Assuming the secondary valve is broken on the ice maker side.
1 Answer Jared P, It is not recommended to change the manufacturer's design, having both valves makes it less likely to have a flood if one of the valves fail in the open position. It does however sound like a secondary valve failure if the lines are clear and not frozen...Check the valve for power during the fill cycle to confirm. Read More...
Jim Mc September 20, 2016 for Model Number Kenmore 596.58692890 Secondary Water #WP12544101 - on the two water lines on bottom does it matter which line goes to which hole?
1 Answer Jim, Yes it will matter because one goes to the dispenser and the other will go to the icemaker. The tubing should be 2 different sizes and will only connect one way. Read More...
Dave May 24, 2016 for Model Number DRS2662AW Icemaker works fine but when the icemaker needs water the door water dispenser also drips a few table spoons of water. Does this sound like I need part Wp12544101? Thank you
1 Answer Hello Dave. Yes, it sounds like the water valve will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Chuck J February 03, 2014 for Model Number Sears 596.50392001 Water Dispenser has slight continuous drip. What's the functional difference between primary and secondary water valve?
1 Answer Hello Chuck. The primary supplies water to the filter and the secondary to the dispenser and icemaker. Read More...
Orval August 19, 2013 for Model Number SXD26VE Still not getting ICE. All lines are clear and the freezer temp is 0 Tested primary and secondary valves with ohm meter. all readings are 300 ohms. I get water from the water dispenser used hair dryer in freezer and blow through water line I replaced the secondary not the primary. But all ohm readings are the same. Where do I go from here? I have replaced the WPL AP4013367 (12544101) Valve, secondary water Thank you, Orval
1 Answer Hello Orval. If the valve is new and the hose is clear, you will need to replace the icemaker on the unit. Read More...
Jc August 12, 2013 for Model Number Aman ARS2364AB I changed my water filter and afterwards the water dispenser stopped working. Ice maker works fine. I noticed that when I remove the water filter, there is somewhat a pressure build up. I tried testing without the water filter (by pressing the little button where the filter inserts) and pressing on the dispenser, the water does not come out continuously, it just squirts (where the filter should be) whenever I press on the dispenser. I was guessing it is the primary valve that's broken but when I called around they said there is a secondary valve. Now I don't know what to replace. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
1 Answer Jc, You will want to pull the kickplate off and disconnect the water line at the bottom of the freezer door. Push the dispenser and see if water comes out. If then the most likely cause of the failure is going to be in the secondary valve. The fact that the icemaker is operating fine would eliminate the primary valve as the water line comes into the unit through the primary valve, goes up to the filter assembly then back to the secondary valve. The valve will then send water to either the icemaker or through the water tank to the dispenser. You will also want to check to make sure that the water tank is not frozen. If frozen will cause the same issue. If not frozen then the valve would be the issue. Read More...
Wallace July 11, 2013 for Model Number Kenmore PS2007679 I'm getting water to the icemaker in adequate amounts. Tines are rotating and expelling ice cubes fine as long as ice build-up on the tines doesn't prevent them from rotating down into the tray. The problem is there is constant ice build-up on the tines, and they constantly get caught. As soon as I break off the build-up, the tines rotate and expel cubes fine again. Ultimately, to get a full tub of ice, i have to break off the ice build-up off the tines all day long.
1 Answer Hello Wallace. It sounds like the icemaker is bad and will need to be replaced in the unit. Read More...
Steve June 13, 2013 for Model Number ars2367as Amana side by side My ice tray keeps overflowing and filling the bottom of the ice bucket. I just replaced both the primary and secondary water valves
1 Answer Steve, You will want to check to make sure that the fill cup of the icemaker is not clogged with ice causing the over flow issue. If the water is not stopping and continually coming through then you will need to replace the water valve. Also check to make sure that the icemaker is not continually cycling which would also cause this issue. Read More...
Lisa April 09, 2013 for Model Number ARS9167AB Water is overflowing from the ice maker into the freezer. It is also making big clumps of ice. Do we need to replace the secondary water valve or the main water valve? Also, is the replacement of either of these valves fairly simple as my husband will be making the repair. Thank you. PS-This is an Amana refrigerator.
1 Answer Hello Lisa, While the primary valve WP12544001 normally fails before the secondary WP12544101, both have to open and close to allow water to come through. If water is getting through enough to make ice clumps, the manufacturer says both valves should be replaced since the water has to pass through both of them to get there. One valve was probably partially bad before the other failed. Read More...