[IrishLaidE]

Hi

I Have a Kenmore Coldspot. The water dispense used to work, I was filling a large container of water when it stopped working. I tested the relays behind the dispencer panel, they both work just fine. The ice maker is still making ice. It seems that one of the solenoids has gone bad...how do Iget the solenoids outta there so I can get to the terminals?

-Kim

[PS Staff - Sheila]

The valve is located at the back of the fridge were the water line is hooked.

There should be either one or two screws holding it in place.

[amzahorik]

I have replaced the water valve solenoid at the back and still I have the same behavior. Kenmore Coldspot makes ice NO PROBLEM. Water does not dispense. Water stopped dispensing mid-stream.

I used to hear the motor (or pump) cranking away when the water dispenser worked and that sound is no longer present as well (although I would think replacement of the water valve solenoid would have solved this problem.)

So...still making ice...still unable to dispense water through the door...

Additional thoughts appreciated...

[amzahorik]

Upon looking at other posts, I decided to check out the front micro switches. As soon as I had the front cover off, the problem presented itself.

In looking at the micro switch housing, there are two VERY FRAIL tabs that keep the switch in place so the water dispenser arm can activate the electronic switch. One of the tabs that holds the micro switch was broken and no longer securing the switch. This allowed the switch unit to be moved, rather than engaging the small micro switch itself.

I removed the housing, super glued the support tab back onto the door, replaced the micro switch and VOILA! Water was working again.

It is easy to see how this can be broken. I have small children (and I myself have done this) and we all have pressed WAY TOO HARD on the water/ice dispenser arm lever. This is what creates the pressure and ultimately broke the small support tab that ensures the micro switch is engaged. I have since "trained" my family as to be gentle with the dispenser arm so we can avoid this problem in the future.

Lastly, I have uploaded a couple of pictures that hopefully explains this as well. The images are with my camera phone, not great, but you can get a good idea of the small support tab that was broken.

[witandstick]

How do I take front cover off

[amzahorik]

The front cover can be gently pried off the front of the refigerator by using a thin standard screwdriver. There are two such slots below the front cover. You will have to get below the front cover to see the slots.

[reinvintage]

fantastic advice! i just fixed mine with super glue and it works like a charm.

thanks!

[seventyfivepercentcorrect]

My fridge dispenses ice but not water when the lever is pushed, and I'm trying to determine whether I have the same problem addressed above. My fridge makes ice and the dispenser shoots ice (both cubes and crushed) and turns on the light when the lever is pushed, but no water comes out when the water button is selected and the lever is pushed.

Is this the same problem described above -- i.e., there's a separate circuit for the water than for the light and the ice dispenser?

Thanks in advance for any help.

[reinvintage]

this solution totally worked for me. it was easy to do, too. not sure if you are having the same problem, but it sounds the same as what i went through.

good luck!