Refrigerator & Freezer Repair

jdil923 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-16-2008, 06:16 PM

I have a Kenmore Elite side-by-side refrigerator with icemaker and water dispenser. Recently the water dispenser started leaking slowly and has gotten worse. I believe the water inlet valve has gone bad and needs replacing, am I right? The valve appears to have two solenoids, one for the water dispenser and one for the ice maker. Please let me know if replacing the inlet valve will solve the problem!
Thanks!

misterfixall · #2 (**permalink**) 09-16-2008, 06:38 PM

it looks like you have solved your problem

jdil923 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-17-2008, 03:12 AM

so you agree that replacing the inlet valve will stop the dispenser from leaking? Does the solenoid going bad cause the leak?

misterfixall · #4 (**permalink**) 09-17-2008, 05:12 AM

yes , the solonoid valve normally remain shut unless energised. it appears there is a leak in valve or solonoid not completly closing

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Refrigerator & Freezer Repair

I have a Kenmore Elite side-by-side refrigerator with icemaker and water dispenser. Recently the water dispenser started leaking slowly and