Kenmore In Door Ice Maker Leaking Water

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Kenmore in door ice maker leaking water.

Refrigerator is about 3 years old. Inspect the water inlet valve for cracks and make sure that it is tightly secured to the water supply line. The water inlet valve requires a minimum of 20 psi to shut off properly. Be sure the water line fittings are secure.

By far the most severe issues that a leak can cause in the machine are corrosion or freeze ups. Check the water valve for leaks. However if ice from the ice maker makes it into this drain it can clog it and the water accumulates in either the fresh food compartment or the bottom of the freezer in a side by side model. Check the water pressure to determine if it is at least 20 psi.

As a result the valve will leak water into the ice maker and cause the ice maker to overflow. Then your parts will be an additional 75. In a side by side with an ice maker the water appears to be coming from the ice maker. A new icemaker is about 75.

Although it would take a long time if you ignore an internal leak for too long it will cause damage to the bottom of a. Eventually the water works its way under the bin and freezing there as well. Check the drain and clear it if there is a clog. I rarely pull out the ice bin but when i did a couple of weeks ago i found it to be frozen and stuck.

To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug the appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. From time to time a clogged or frozen water supply line will cause water to puddle beneath the refrigerator it will also affect ice production from the ice maker and slow or stop water. I had to chip away ice to free it. Even if the ice maker is leaking water into the bin ice can clump together making it very difficult to dispense into glassware.

The water inlet valve opens to supply water to the dispenser and icemaker. French door with in door ice maker. If the water pressure is too low the valve may not close fully once the power is shut off. If you call someone out the service call will be about 80.

Water is leaking down the right side of the bin freezing.