The water valve supplying the icemaker is a key component of the icemaking system and it should be the first thing you check if the icemaker s performance is erratic or if the icemaker stops.
Ice maker water inlet valve leaking.
A clogged water filter could also cause low or no water flow to the ice maker or the water dispenser.
The inlet valve is located at the bottom of the freezer.
Pull the refrigerator away from the wall and turn off the water supplying the ice maker.
If you are testing the inlet valve you must first disconnect the power so it s safe to work on your freezer.
Most ice maker supply lines are attached to a shutoff valve or piercing valve located under the kitchen sink.
Repair any leak or replace the leaking part.
Once it s determined that neither of these are the problem you should check the water valve.
Next unplug the ice maker and check the water reservoir for a crack or hole.
As a result the valve leaks water into the ice maker causing it to overflow.
Inspect the valve inlet supply connections for leaks and tighten or replace the connectors.
Turn the water off at the source and then disconnect the supply line.
Although less of a leak and more of a drainage issue the symptoms are similar which leads customers to believe their ice maker is leaking.
You will need to remove the rear panel to access it.
The water line from the water valve to the ice maker can freeze not letting water into the ice maker.
If a dish towel or other item manages to lodge itself underneath the floor drain water won t drain properly and will overflow giving the appearance a leak has sprung underneath your ice machine.
The water inlet valve supplies water to the refrigerator ice and water dispenser.
Use a bucket to catch all of the water from inside the inlet valve.
Replace the reservoir if it leaks.
If the ice maker leaks water first check for leaks in the house water supply line connected to the water inlet valve the drain line and the drain pump.
Unplug your refrigerator disconnect the water supply and locate your water inlet valve.
Ice machines typically require an air gap which is a space between your ice machine drain line and the floor drain.
Where to find the water inlet valve.
The valve requires a minimum of 20psi to work properly.