The water dispenser drips water after dispensing (ie after filling up a glass of water, water slowly drips out of the dispenser tube). I suspect this may be the solenoid valve located in the back of the freezer on the bottom right hand corner of the unit that the water inlet line goes into. What do you think and do you have the part number for the part that may be culprit. Thanks.
The valve (AP2115312) indeed may be the problem. Also, if you changed your water filter very recently, it is possible the air trapped in the line could be causing the problem. But if that isn’t the case, then a valve not seating closed is the most likely cause.
Thanks, Brian. Since the water filter has not been replace I suspect the dual valve is the problem. I’ll replace this part and see what happens and let you know. Thanks again. You are a huge help.
Hey Bri-
I found the AP2115312 water valve on my refrigerator and noticed that the two output water lines that go to the ice maker and the water dispenser are just pressed on the output stems of the valve (ie they are not held on with a nut). However, the AP2115312 valve I see on the appliancepartspros.com web site shows that there are nuts going over these output stems and the stems are a larger diameter than the ones on the part (and larger diameter than the lines themselves) that is on my refrigerator. So does this replacement valve come with the knurls that I think I’ll need to put on the hoses in order to use these securing nuts or do I need to buy these separately. If so, can I get a part number. Sorry to keep bothering you with this. Appreciate your patience.
The new valve should be the updated version using compression fittings instead of the screw on connectors. You should be able to cut the ends of the lines off square and insert each one into the appropriate fitting until it stops. Then a slight tug on the line should ensure it is secure. To release from the fitting, push in on the water line, while also pushing in the plastic clip on the end of the fitting, then pull the line out. These are common on new valves to limit the chance of leaking and limiting the total number of joints in the water system.
Brian- I replaced the AP2115312 water valve and still had the same leaky water dispenser problem. So I began to look for leaks in the water line to see where air may be getting trapped in the line. Lo and behold I found a leaky splice connection at the bottom of the freezer door that. I fixed this splice connection and the leaky dispenser problem was fixed. So you were right with your first suspicion of air being trapped in the line as the cause of the problem. Just wanted to share this with you for future reference. Thanks.
Great work. Glad I could help.
Have you tested the switch for that burner?
The model number you posted does not come up. Verify and repost it.
Gene.
Sometimes the wiring inside the thing that holds the burner in place will burn up so also pull the burner back out and make sure the wires arent burned