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Thread: [FIXED] Kenmore Side by Side Ice maker -no water dropping into ice tray

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    [FIXED] Kenmore Side by Side Ice maker -no water dropping into ice tray

    Model Number: 106.52603100
    Brand: Sears Kenmore
    Age: 6-10 years

    All,

    I was able to determine that my icemaker had a bad optics board, so I bought from you folks and replaced both of them. The icemaker is now back working but water will not drop when the maker goes into harvest. The water is working and flows freeing from the water spot attached to outside door of freezer. I've tested the icemaker and the arm is rotating. I've unplugged the freezer and waited 5 minutes before plugging back in and still no water. I've checked the down spot inside freezer with a coat hanger to see if it's frozen inside and it doesn't seem to be.

    What else can I do to get this working. Thanks in advance for your help.

    ~shawn

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    If you are certain the ice maker is working and the fill tube is not frozen, that only leaves the water inlet valve as faulty. The correct valve for your model is available below.

    Water Inlet Valve <----- CLICK HERE FOR THE CORRECT PART FOR YOUR MODEL

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    As the Ninja said if the ice maker is working, then that would only leave the water inlet valve to be bad. To test the water inlet valve, we have found it is easiest to unplug the refrigerator and then swap the wire harness connections on the solenoids on the water valve. After you do this you can plug the refrigerator back in and then press the water dispenser lever, when you do this water should start flowing into the ice maker. When you are done, unplug the refrigerator and put the wire connectors back in the proper places. Let us know what you find.
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    Thanks Ryan & Ninja for your help

    I applied 110v directly to inlet valve and no water into freezer. I will replace valve this weekend.

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    Another quick think to check is to blow through the water line that feeds the ice maker to make sure it is not frozen.
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    Replaced water inlet valve this weekend and officially have ice. Thanks for your help.

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    Thanks for the update! I updated the status of this thread to FIXED.
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