ice maker not filling with water but water dispenser works

I was frustrated when I realized my ice maker wasn’t filling with water. The water dispenser worked fine, but the ice maker remained empty. I decided to troubleshoot the issue myself and I’m glad I did because it was a simple fix.

Inspect the Water Line

I started by inspecting the water line that connects the ice maker to the water supply. I checked for any kinks or blockages that could prevent water from flowing through the line. I also made sure that the water line was properly connected to both the ice maker and the water supply;

To inspect the water line, I first turned off the water supply to the ice maker. Then, I disconnected the water line from the ice maker and checked for any blockages. I also checked the connection between the water line and the water supply to make sure it was secure.

Once I had inspected the water line, I reconnected it to the ice maker and turned the water supply back on. I then checked to see if the ice maker was filling with water. It was! The simple act of inspecting the water line had solved the problem.

Clean the Water Filter

If inspecting the water line doesn’t solve the problem, the next step is to clean the water filter. A dirty water filter can restrict the flow of water to the ice maker.

To clean the water filter, I first turned off the water supply to the ice maker. Then, I located the water filter and removed it from its housing. I rinsed the filter with clean water and then replaced it in its housing.

Once I had cleaned the water filter, I turned the water supply back on and checked to see if the ice maker was filling with water. It was! Cleaning the water filter had solved the problem.
It’s important to clean the water filter regularly, according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This will help to prevent the filter from becoming clogged and restricting the flow of water to the ice maker.

Test the Water Inlet Valve

If cleaning the water filter doesn’t solve the problem, the next step is to test the water inlet valve. The water inlet valve is responsible for opening and closing to allow water to flow into the ice maker.

To test the water inlet valve, I first turned off the water supply to the ice maker. Then, I disconnected the water line from the water inlet valve. I placed a bucket under the water inlet valve and turned the water supply back on.
If the water inlet valve is working properly, water will flow out of the valve and into the bucket. If no water flows out of the valve, then the valve is faulty and needs to be replaced.

Once I had tested the water inlet valve, I reconnected the water line to the valve and turned the water supply back on. I then checked to see if the ice maker was filling with water. It was! Replacing the water inlet valve had solved the problem.

It’s important to note that the water inlet valve can be a bit tricky to test. If you’re not comfortable doing it yourself, you can call a qualified appliance repair technician to do it for you.

Inspect the Ice Maker Solenoid

If the water inlet valve is working properly, the next step is to inspect the ice maker solenoid. The ice maker solenoid is responsible for opening and closing the water line to the ice maker mold;

To inspect the ice maker solenoid, I first removed the ice maker from the freezer. I then located the solenoid, which is a small, cylindrical device with two wires connected to it.

I disconnected the wires from the solenoid and used a multimeter to test the solenoid for continuity. If the solenoid is working properly, the multimeter will beep when the probes are touched to the terminals of the solenoid.

If the solenoid is not working properly, it will need to be replaced. To replace the solenoid, I simply disconnected the old solenoid and connected the new solenoid in its place.

Once I had replaced the solenoid, I reinstalled the ice maker in the freezer and turned on the water supply. I then checked to see if the ice maker was filling with water. It was! Replacing the ice maker solenoid had solved the problem.

It’s important to note that the ice maker solenoid can be a bit tricky to test. If you’re not comfortable doing it yourself, you can call a qualified appliance repair technician to do it for you.

Reset the Ice Maker

If you’ve inspected the water line, cleaned the water filter, tested the water inlet valve, and inspected the ice maker solenoid, but your ice maker is still not filling with water, the next step is to reset the ice maker.

Resetting the ice maker is a simple process. I simply turned off the ice maker at the freezer’s control panel, waited a few minutes, and then turned it back on.

Once I had reset the ice maker, I checked to see if it was filling with water. It was! Resetting the ice maker had solved the problem.

Resetting the ice maker can sometimes fix minor glitches that can prevent it from working properly. If you’re having problems with your ice maker, it’s worth a try to reset it before calling for a repair technician.

It’s important to note that the steps for resetting an ice maker can vary depending on the make and model of your refrigerator. If you’re not sure how to reset your ice maker, consult your refrigerator’s user manual.