If you are testing the inlet valve you must first disconnect the power so it s safe to work on your freezer.
Ice maker water inlet valve leaking.
The valve requires a minimum of 20psi to work properly.
Unplug your refrigerator disconnect the water supply and locate your water inlet valve.
A clogged water filter could also cause low or no water flow to the ice maker or the water dispenser.
Replace the reservoir if it leaks.
If a dish towel or other item manages to lodge itself underneath the floor drain water won t drain properly and will overflow giving the appearance a leak has sprung underneath your ice machine.
Next unplug the ice maker and check the water reservoir for a crack or hole.
Although less of a leak and more of a drainage issue the symptoms are similar which leads customers to believe their ice maker is leaking.
Once it s determined that neither of these are the problem you should check the water valve.
Repair any leak or replace the leaking part.
To check the water valve unplug the refrigerator and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.
It is usually on the rear of the fridge near the bottom.
Pull the refrigerator away from the wall and turn off the water supplying the ice maker.
As a result the valve leaks water into the ice maker causing it to overflow.
Use a bucket to catch all of the water from inside the inlet valve.
If the water pressure is too low the valve may not close fully when the power is shut off.
The water line from the water valve to the ice maker can freeze not letting water into the ice maker.
If the ice maker leaks water first check for leaks in the house water supply line connected to the water inlet valve the drain line and the drain pump.
The inlet valve is located at the bottom of the freezer.
Ice machines typically require an air gap which is a space between your ice machine drain line and the floor drain.
Most ice maker supply lines are attached to a shutoff valve or piercing valve located under the kitchen sink.
Inspect the valve inlet supply connections for leaks and tighten or replace the connectors.
You will need to remove the rear panel to access it.
The water inlet valve supplies water to the refrigerator ice and water dispenser.