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Try this; remove the front cover off the icemaker. On the front of the icemaker you should see holes marked with letters. Make a jumper wire about six inches long skin it about ½ inch on each end (make sure the wire is well insulated). Place one end of the wire in the hole marked L and the other in the hole marked V. This should energize the water valve and run water. Once the water starts running pull the jumper wire out, the water should stop when you pull the wire out. If the water continues to run after you remove the jumper wire the water valve is bad. If the water stops when you pull the wire out, repeat the test. If the water stops each time you remove the wire the motor module #35 on the #7 parts breakdown is bad. Whirlpool Icemaker Repair Guide
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Hello! Thanks for entertaining my question. The good husband was advised when our automatic ice maker wouldn't stop filling with water, you need to replace the water inlet valve. So we ordered one from here, and he put it on. Well, the problem is not solved. When the icemaker cycles, and fills with water, it just won't stop! Someone next suggested the new part we ordered from you was defective, and that we should buy another one. Well, before I throw good money after bad, I thought I would see if you had another idea. Number one: Is there a way to test the old (original-factory-installed) water inlet valve that he took off the frig, to see if indeed it was broken and needed replaced? Or maybe I could coerce him into taking off the new one he so lovingly installed, and have it tested, if there does exist a test to prove if it is defective or not. I'm clueless, but IF I continue to have him cold ice already made these hot summer days, we might remain still married. If not..... well, it's just not a pretty thought. The ice maker line does have an in-line filter on it, and we do have extremely hard water here in central KY. Any help you could give me would be appreciated. Thanks.
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