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Model: ED5PHEXRB00	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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gohuskers		#1 Posted : Sunday, July 27, 2014 5:17:12 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/27/2014(UTC) Posts: 7		I installed a new water control valve and icemaker and the icemaker appears to be cycling but no water. I checked the tubes and all seem to be free of ice and working. We gave it over a week now. The new icemaker model is RIM Hi-Start 201401. Suggestions appreciated.
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bfridge		#2 Posted : Sunday, July 27, 2014 9:15:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/24/2014(UTC) Posts: 17		When the ice maker goes through a cycle does the water valve activate?
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richappy		#3 Posted : Monday, July 28, 2014 2:41:44 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Do you have a red light optics in the freezer section?
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gohuskers		#4 Posted : Monday, July 28, 2014 6:22:50 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/27/2014(UTC) Posts: 7		Originally Posted by: richappy Do you have a red light optics in the freezer section? I'm not sure what that means but I don't see a red light.
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gohuskers		#5 Posted : Monday, July 28, 2014 6:24:58 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/27/2014(UTC) Posts: 7		Originally Posted by: bfridge When the ice maker goes through a cycle does the water valve activate? I don't know how to verify if that happens.
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bfridge		#6 Posted : Monday, July 28, 2014 8:24:41 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/24/2014(UTC) Posts: 17		Originally Posted by: gohuskers I don't know how to verify if that happens. When the ice maker goes through a complete cycle do you hear the water valve turn on? It should making a buzzing or humming sound.
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richappy		#7 Posted : Tuesday, July 29, 2014 1:15:10 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		It's unfortunately common, but lots of times the voltage to the icemaker is missing due to a splice failure internal to the fridg. You will need a meter to check.
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richappy		#8 Posted : Tuesday, July 29, 2014 1:17:34 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Disregard that. Put 115 volts to the icemaker water valve in the back. If no water goes to the icemaker, you either have a frozen line or a bad valve.
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gohuskers		#9 Posted : Tuesday, July 29, 2014 7:28:52 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/27/2014(UTC) Posts: 7		Thanks for the help. I will listen to the water valve during a cycle. Also, if you can tell me how to apply the 115v to the valve ... Thanks again
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gohuskers		#10 Posted : Tuesday, July 29, 2014 7:30:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/27/2014(UTC) Posts: 7		Also, is there a way to trigger a cycle?
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