i have a whirlpool side-by-side with icemaker 4317943 inside. Water continues to run into icemaker which then runs into ice storage. The icemaker doesnt make ice but why does the water continue to run into the icemaker. If i replace the icemaker what will keep the water from overflowing in the new icemaker. The water dispenser works fine.
Most likely the problem is a bad water inlet valve on the back of the refrigerator.
- The water inlet valve W10408179
Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5139880
Gene.
I have removed the icemaker and left the storage unit to hold store bought ice. When I turned the water supply back on to check nothing came out of the water supply in the freezer but the water dispenser on the door is now working just fine. Does this still point to the inlet valve
Very likely. After the ice maker will call for water, the water valve will stock open again.
Gene.