Eugene March 12, 2024 for Model Number jfx2597aemo what size tubing goes into bottom of the water valve i have tried 1/4 inch but its seems to small to lock into the valve
1 Answer Eugene, The 2 different sizes of tubing that are used on refrigerators would be 1/4" or a 5/16". Read More...
Cb September 18, 2023 for Model Number GI6FARXXY08 I have been troubleshooting my refrigerator which has stopped making ice. I removed the ice maker and found a small buildup of ice near the filler. I replaced the ice maker and it has not yet begun making ice (maybe it will with the blockage gone). I tested the water inlet valve for continuity and it seems ok, but I guess this wouldn't detect a mechanical failure somewhere. Water is available at the dispenser. I'm considering defrosting just in case there is ice buildup in the ice maker supply line, but I'm not sure what part should be replaced if this doesn't work.
1 Answer CB, Even though the water valve tested okay for continuity it has probably failed mechanically and is not sealing off completely allowing water to slowly come in. This would explain the ball of ice by the fill tube. Read More...
Brian May 17, 2022 for Model Number GI6FDRXXQ09 My icemaker cycles and it sounds like it's sending power to the water valve at the end of the cycle but I'm not getting any ice. Icemaker is new. Is this the correct water inlet valve for the icemaker? Thanks.
1 Answer Brian, if there is not a frozen tube, the water valve WPW10312696 in the refrigerator section would be used with the model provided. Read More...
Water Knowledge December 27, 2021 for Model Number GI6SARXXF02 Checked waterline from valve in the wall, its good. Water pressure at dispenser is low flow, ice tray is full. Seems like water filters are being used up way to fast, just put a new one in, the end of October 2021 and just got a warning the other day time to order new filter December 26th 2021. Water pressure has been weak all summer and this is 4th filter since spring.
1 Answer Water Knowledge, based on the information provided, it sounds like there may be particulates coming through the pipes into the refrigerator. This can cause the filter to clog up quickly. The tubing going from the valve to the filter can be inspected to identify if there is any accumulation in the tubing that could be causing this, however. Read More...
Eric March 31, 2021 for Model Number GI6FDRXXB02 I am trying to remove the icemaker from the model number provided. I have removed the plastic side piece that retains the icemaker in place. I can slide the icemaker out approximately 1 inch then it is stuck. I have tried jiggling and using a lot of hand strength but it won’t budge. Is there a trick that I’m missing. Something like a tab?
1 Answer Eric, there will be a cover on the left-hand side that would need to be removed to expose the wire harness connections of the ice maker and auger assembly. Once removed, the wire connections would be disconnected and then there should be a little tab just under the icemaker on the left side that would need to be pulled away from the wall so that the ice maker and auger assembly can be pulled forward. Read More...
Jim January 28, 2021 for Model Number MFI2665xebo The water in the door slowed down to about 20% .I changed the filter and only a little better.Then the ice maker ran out of ice.Put in bypass plug and water much better in door but still no ice.How can i test water inlet valve.How do i know if it is the primary or secondary water inlet. jim
1 Answer Jim, if the water dispenser is operating properly now, the primary valve would not be an issue. It would be recommended that the ice maker fill tub is inspected for an ice blockage. If there is not an ice block, and the ice maker sends 120VAC to the secondary valve WPW10312696 at the end of a harvest, the valve would have failed. Read More...
Jeff July 06, 2020 for Model Number GI6FDRXXY07, Whirlpool, French door model Original problem was the dispenser motor was locked, presumably by an ice build up. I have not been using a lot of ice and this has occurred before. Typically I pull the motor/ice container assy out, break up the ice, dispose of the old ice, and all is well. This time, I could count not remove the assy. Between blowing warm up the ice chute and turning the refrig off for a few hours, assy came out. The ice was fused solid, as if liquid water had been poured in. I assumed this was due to melting from the heat of the hair dryer. I melted all the ice and put the assy back in. Several days later, still no ice. Water had been turned off prior to the tray removal but it was turned back on following re-installation. There is no water in the ice maker cells nor any water in the tray. Thus, the valve is not dispensing water to the ice maker. Drinking water does dispense, proving water is connected. So is the value not working? But if the value is the problem, why did the motor/ice container assy freeze shut? That should not have happened and has never happened. The appearance of the fused ice - it did not look like old ice cubes that sublime together, but as if caused by a flow of liquid water that she froze and locked up the motor. Was that due to the heat from the hair dryer or a defect in the ice maker controller that caused the value to stay open too long, thus overflowing and causing the old ice to fuse with new water? A day or two before this happened I do recall seeing a little water in the exterior tray. But if the controller was bad, after 4 days it has not acted up again. But could the water supply line (still) be frozen and thus that is hiding a controller problem? I have not pulled out the ice maker assembly. Might it simply be a bad controller card i can replace? The motor functions, but not idea which part or assembly of the entire ice maker might be bad. Thx
1 Answer Hello Jeff, the ice maker controls the water valve for ice maker fill directly. Suggest you replace the ice maker W10882923 first as if it stalled it would power the water valve too long and overfill the mold, also usually the water valve WPW10312696 is replaced at the same time in case the coil was damaged by the faulty ice maker. Read More...
Tony May 16, 2020 for Model Number GI6SARXXF05. Whirlpool refrigerator. I have water pooling and freezing at the bottom of my freezer, and after a couple of weeks water will run out onto the floor. The ice maker and dispenser work fine. I recently had to replace the house water supply pressure regulator which was allowing water pressure of about 90 psi through the house. Is my water pooling problem a result of this overpressure? If so what parts will I need to fix it?
1 Answer Tony, For this issue, the defrost drain would be clogged and you would need to install a drain kit part number W10619951. You will also need to remove the rear cover of the freezer and clean the drain trough and flush the drain once the kit is installed. Read More...
Marc January 09, 2020 for Model Number GI6SDRXXQ00 Which water inlet valve do I need if the ice maker is not working? W10498990 or W10312696? Thanks
1 Answer Marc, The inlet valve WPW10312696 would be the correct valve if the icemaker is not working on this unit. Read More...
Thomas October 02, 2019 for Model Number GT1SHTXLB01 Which is the correct water inlet valve for my Whirlpool Fridge? Part # 6006064 or # 6022336. Or do I need both?
1 Answer Thomas, If the ice maker is the only part using water on your unit then you can order part number WPW10498990. If your unit comes with a water dispenser you will need part number WP2188785 Read More...