If the water inlet valve is defective or if it has insufficient pressure it won t allow water to flow through.
Kenmore elite ice maker not working but water does.
Check the water lines in the back of the refrigerator to see if there is a visible kink or clog from the hard water that flows from the house line system.
The water inlet valve is an electrically controlled valve that opens to supply water to the dispenser and ice maker.
The valve requires at least 20 psi to function properly.
The water inlet valve is an electro mechanical valve.
Kenmore side by side with ice maker not working but water dispenser is fine.
If the refrigerator ice maker is not working the water inlet valve might be defective.
If the water inlet valve is defective or if it has insufficient pressure it won t.
Allow water to flow through.
A kenmore ice maker that is not filling with water may have a frozen or clogged water line.
As a result the ice maker won t make ice.
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Flush the lines with a solution of one part vinegar and one part water.
The water inlet valve is an electrically controlled valve that opens to supply water to the dispenser and ice maker.
A faulty inlet valve may cause significant problems by delivering insufficient water.
The coil can show good for continuity and still not let the water thru.
As a result the ice maker won t make ice.