William G Houston , TX April 21, 2014 Ice maker not cycling or making ice I replaced the water switch and then ran then cleaning cycle. The machine started working normally. The price of the valve a few dollars, the look on my wife's face - priceless. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers, Wrench Set
Bill W Pensacola Beach , FL June 04, 2015 Leaking valve Replaced Valve Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Wrench Set
Peggy T Germantown , TN August 06, 2016 Water valve on kenmore freestanding ice machine had sprung a leak and was leaking all over the floor We ordered the replacement part from Appliance Parts Pros and it arrived 4 days later. We replaced the valve in about 20 minutes then ran the clean cycle on the machine and turned it back on to make ice. Working perfectly now. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Socket Set
Barry B Hollywood , SC May 12, 2016 Appliance: Kenmore Ice Maker Free Standing 10689482998 The ice machine was making a swish swish swish sound from the pump being water starved I replaced the water valve. This repair took ten minutes. Turn the water off, remove the front service vent, remove two screws securing the water valve, remove the two water lines which are push connectors. Install in the reverse. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Jeffrey H Houston , TX August 08, 2015 Stand alone ice maker was making groaning sound when tub would not get enough water Replaced the solenoid actuated water valve. It wasn't letting enough water get through. It was a $35 fix. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers