Is water not dispensing from your fridge, yet ice is? This can initially seem confusing since the ice maker and water dispenser share the same water line in most refrigerators. However, there are a few reasons why this problem can occur.
This article will go through these reasons, helping you identify what’s causing the problem while also offering tips on how to fix it. By the end of this article, you should hopefully be enjoying refreshing glasses of cool water from your fridge once again.
This is one of the most common causes of a fridge’s water not working even though the ice is. First, here’s a quick test you can run to see if a frozen water line is the likely cause:
If water comes out, it likely means it’s frozen somewhere higher up the water line in the freezer door near the dispenser as the pump and control panel are clearly working fine. If water doesn’t come out, move on to the next potential fix.
If, after running this test, you believe the water line is likely frozen, here are the steps to unfreeze it:
Sometimes, when a water filter becomes clogged and needs replacing, it can allow enough water through at low pressure for ice-making but not enough for the water dispenser; hence, you get ice but no water.
Replacing the water filter is simple and should be done every six months, regardless. Here’s how to replace the water filter:
If the water inlet valve is faulty, it won’t open to supply water to the dispenser. However, since your ice is working, this could only potentially be the cause if your fridge has separate solenoids for the ice and water, which many don’t. Solenoids are electromechanical valves that open in response to an electrical signal.
To check whether your fridge has dual solenoids, and to test whether they work, follow these steps:
The dispenser switch is the button or lever you press to dispense water. If it’s faulty, it wont send the signal to the control board to release water. If this is the case, you likely won’t hear the usual sound the dispenser makes when you activate the dispenser switch.
To test the dispenser switch, follow these steps:
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