Kenmore Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Working No Water

If the door switch fails the dispenser will not turn on.

Kenmore refrigerator ice maker not working no water.

If someone turned it off i have a different pr. If the door switch does not have continuity when activated replace it. If the ice maker is not working it could be that the ice maker assembly itself is defective. A faulty inlet valve may cause significant problems by delivering insufficient water.

If the water inlet valve is defective or if it has insufficient pressure it won t allow water to flow through. Dump out any ice that is in the ice maker bin and clean the components with a warm damp cloth. If this is missing or loose. Check the water lines in the back of the refrigerator to see if there is a visible kink or clog from the hard water that flows from the house line system.

As a result the ice maker won t make ice. Clogged or broken water inlet valve the location of the water inlet valve depends on the manufacturer but kenmore ice maker and whirlpool ice maker water inlet valves are typically located behind your refrigerator. The door switch turns off the ice and water dispenser when the refrigerator door is open. Flush the lines with a solution of one part vinegar and one part water.

A kenmore ice maker that is not filling with water may have a frozen or clogged water line. Before checking on the valve unplug the refrigerator and turn off the valve s water supply. I m assuming someone actually turned it on. The freezer temp should be between 0 5 degrees for the ice maker to cycle properly.

The water inlet valve is an electrically controlled valve that opens to supply water to the dispenser and ice maker. To determine if the door switch is defective use a multimeter to test it for continuity. The valve requires at least 20 psi to function properly. Tighten the drain cap which is located on the ice maker s water pan.

Please verify whether your house s supply of water has a pressure of 20 psi or not. Freezer temperature is above 10 degrees f 12c if the freezer temperature is above 10 degrees fahrenheit 12c the ice maker will not produce ice cubes efficiently. There are several components in the control module of the ice maker that can fail and most are not sold separately.