Tyler May 01, 2022 for Model Number Kenmore ice make model 106.89482996 Ice machine makes ice good and like it should. But when adding more water to the water tank it runs over for sometime and into the ice bin before it turns it’s self off. Does the valve measure how much water goes in? Can’t seem to find a float or switch to tell the water when it is full.
1 Answer Tyler, the water valve is operated using a pre-set time in the control WP2304016 programming. The control should supply 120VAC to the valve for only 1 minute. If the water valve is getting 120VAC for longer than 1 minute, the control has failed. If there is water coming through after a minute and there is not voltage, the valve W10801996 has failed. Read More...
Carl December 05, 2017 for Model Number KSRA25ILSS03 My ice maker makes ice just fine. However, water is leaking out on my ice-forming tray at the opposite end of the filler valve. It freezes (as drip icicles) all over the side of the freezer compartment. Apparently too much water is entering the ice-forming tray when it is being filled. Is there an adjustment to control the AMOUNT of water entering the filler-tray? Do I have a bad filler valve? OR...? Please advise. Thank you in advance for your advice.
1 Answer Carl, First check and make sure the refrigerator and the ice maker are both level. The fill level is adjustable, but is usually a "temporary" repair, you will eventually need to replace the fill valve. The adjustment is relatively easy, but has it's limits. After you've checked for level, remove the front cover on the right side of the mechanism housing you'll see a white nylon adjustment pin with a slot in the end. Turn the pin clockwise to reduce the water level, and counterclockwise to increase the water level. You want to adjust the pin 1/2 a turn until the desired water level is reached, and no more than two(2) total revolutions. Read More...
Roger September 04, 2016 for Model Number Sears Kenmore Elite Ice Maker My Sears Kenmore Elite ice maker will not stop the incoming water. What could be the problem?
1 Answer Roger, To properly assist we would need the model number but if the unit is just constantly filling with water then this would most likely be caused by the water valve. Read More...
Dudley S August 16, 2016 for Model Number Kuis18nnjs7 Water supply good going to the ice maker. But resovoir slow to fill and not filling all the way. Churning sound goes on too long. Thin ice. I can add water to fill resovoir and the churning stops and it starts recirculating the water across the plate. I just had a new recirculating pump a few weeks ago and the pro said he thought my water cutoff valve needed replaced, because he did not think the machine was getting enough water supply. I replaced the cut off valve, the machine still acts like it doesn't get enough water. Resovoir slow to fill and not filling but about half full please help. I thought it. Might be the solenoid water valve? Please help. Thanks
1 Answer Hello Dudley. Yes, it sounds like the water valve W10801996 is bad on the unit. Read More...
Tle August 31, 2015 for Model Number GI1500XHS5 Whirlpool ice maker stand alone unit. When the water is coming into the unit it is making a high pitched noise in the pump looking part at the bottom left behind the grill. the water line is connected to it and other lines are connected to it going into the machine. It looks like the part #1 on the diagram # 2185758 but the diagram doesn't tell one where on the machine it is really located so I am not 100% sure that is the right part. The machine is still working just making this loud high pitched sound when it fills. I want to be sure the right part is purchased and I wonder how hard it is to replace. If I need to call a plumber or we can try to do it. Thanks for any help.
1 Answer TLE, Yes the correct part that you would need is the water valve part number W10801996. Read More...
Ralph March 24, 2015 for Model Number 106.5666501 sears refrigerator The water is not coming to the ice maker.. I have checked the red light and the system is in contact, I think it is the water valve that is not working. The ice maker is a year old and has worked fine up till two days ago.
2 Answers Hello Ralph. Make sure the freezer is between 0° and 5°. You need to check and see if there is power going to the water valve when the icemaker cycles. If so, replace the water valve on the unit. If not, or the icemaker does not cycle, you will need to replace the icemaker on the unit. Also, check and make sure the fill tube on the unit is not frozen and clogged. If so, replace the water valve and thaw out the fill tube. 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...
Ralph March 24, 2015 for Model Number 106.5666501 sears refrigerator The water is not coming to the ice maker.. I have checked the red light and the system is in contact, I think it is the water valve that is not working. The ice maker is a year old and has worked fine up till two days ago.
2 Answers Ralph, You will want to check to make sure that the fill tube is not frozen by pulling the icemaker and checking the fill tube. If this is frozen then the water valve would need to be replaced. Read More...
Roy D March 03, 2015 for Model Number EC5100XFW0 When ice machine fills with water you see extra water backing into bottom of bin and finally running down back inside of bin. Think it's bad water valve. If so how do I get to this valve. Thank you.
1 Answer Roy, The way that this unit is designed, when the cycle starts, water will run into the reservoir for a certain length of time. Once the reservoir reaches the full level the excess water will run through a hole in the back of the reservoir and drain through the drain hole in the back of the bin. Regardless if the bin has water in it or not the unit will fill and is basically flushing the water reservoir to put clean water into it and will drain off all excess that is going into the reservoir to the drain. Read More...
Jon P October 31, 2014 I had a water leak and had to replace the solenoid valve part # AP3891150. Does anyone sell parts to repair the solenoid valve? It seems like all it needs is the "gasket" piece that fits between the body and coil through which the 4 screws fit.
1 Answer Jon P., Unfortunately there are no water valve repair kits available and you would want to replace the complete water valve W10801996. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Tom. Make sure the freezer is between 0° and 5°. You need to check and see if there is power going to the water valve when the icemaker cycles. If so, replace the water valve on the unit. If not, or the icemaker does not cycle, you will need to replace the icemaker on the unit. Also, check and make sure the fill tube on the unit is not frozen and clogged. If so, replace the water valve and thaw out the fill tube. 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...