This small check ball helps control water flow inside the refrigerator's water/ice system to prevent backflow and ensure proper filling. It restores reliable water seating where valves or distributor ports use a ball-style check. What it does:
- Acts as a one-way seal to stop water from flowing backward into the supply line or valve bore
- Helps the ice maker and dispenser fill correctly by allowing water in but not back out
- Common symptom: intermittent or incomplete ice maker fills
- Common symptom: slow or continuous dripping from dispenser or valve area
What's included: One check ball. Install notes:
- Shut off water supply and unplug the appliance before starting
- Small part — handle carefully and note orientation/seat before removal
- Inspect valve bores and seals for debris; clean area before installing new check ball
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Dishwasher needed a refresh Darron T. • Sherman , NY • April 17, 2017
I ordered new racks, volute and check ball, and new spray arms. Replacing the volute and check ball were the hardest things to do and they were fairly easy to change. The toughest part for me was finding my T15 torxdriver. After replacing these parts the washer operates much better with much higher pressure than what we were experiencing recently.
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