David M Lafayette , LA June 08, 2020 Appliance: Kenmore Refrigerator 59673509200 Water dispenser would not work, ice maker periodically stopped working. Replaced both primary and secondary water valves to make sure I fixed the problem. Both valves have to open when you function the water dispenser and when the ice maker tray needs refilling. YouTube video was a great help and let me know that I had to lengthen one hose. The video showed me the exact parts I needed to lengthen the hose. YouTube video also let me know that I had needed to transfer the internal springs in the hoses when I cut the old connections off. Never would have known that. Read More... 21 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Pliers, Socket Set
Gregory W Houston , TX October 26, 2014 Water inlet tube for ice maker freezing up Replaced the secondary water valve that feeds the icemaker. Valve was leaking water into fill tube between cycles causing it to become blocked with ice. Repair took 20 minutes and the part was an exact match for the existing part. Very easy repair and most importantly, we now have ice again. Read More... 11 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Nut Drivers
Angela D Windham , NH June 03, 2017 Leaking water dispenser Replaced the water valve. Read More... 11 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Socket Set, Wrench Set
Neil M Mosinee , WI March 05, 2016 Appliance: Model 596.52673201 Leaking secondary water supply valve to ice maker Replaced secondary water valve that provided water to the ice maker. Leaking / extra water would freeze up unit and cause subsequent fill cyles of ice maker to spray water all over freezer. Read More... 7 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Wrench Set
Keith R Waukesha , WI September 11, 2016 Ice maker fill tube freezing up Ordered the water valve kit. I watched the YouTube video prior to ordering the part and read customer reviews along with faq. Seemed easy enough and it was. Turned out the valve I replaced was configured and looked the same as the new one and only needed to cut the inlet tube to fit. I did need to remove the fill tube and soak it in hot water to remove the ice plug that was stuck in it but replacing the valve was no big deal. My ice maker is now making ice again and not plugging the fill tube any longer. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers