I have a GE side-by-side refridgerator with a ice maker and water dispenser. In the last 3-4 months the water dispenser shuts off intermittently, but comes back to life on its own. I have changed the water filter as well as cleaned the water line, but haven't been able to identify the problem. The ice maker works fine.
Any thoughts?
Thanks

kubicki

I have the exact same problem with my refrigerator. I used to happen only intermittently every couple of months but now it does it on a dialy basis. I hope someone replies with a solution.

labman

Sounds like you have some crud in the line somewhere. Shut the water off, remove the filter element, and blow air in the water dispenser. If that doesn't do it, remove the line after the shut off, and blow air in before the filter.

gmoneykitchenaid

I wonder if it could be that there is air in the line. My kitchenaid gathers air and will not dispense water for a few seconds then will mysteriously start. The problem is that is once it starts it won't stop running. The air pressure or full water line allows the on off mechanism to work properly.

Anyone have suggestions on taking the air out of the line permanently?

skiberger

try what labman said if that doesnt work, the solenoid may be bad.

labman

I am wondering if there is a problem with the valve. The water passing where the line taps off will create a suction. It could pull water out of the line if air can leak in the valve. It would vary with how much water is drawn ondown the line. Might try replacing the washer or cartridge in the valve.

applguy

Anyone still having trouble?

ross77

I've had the same problem. My ice despenser works fine but the water dispenser works off and on. I did notice that it has a double outlet water valve in the back. Maybe one of the valves has failed.

Here is the part.

http://www.partselect.com/xq/aspx/In...lNum=GSS22JEMC


I've also found out that certain GE fridges are involved in a Class Action Lawsuit. It's a moisture problem so I don't know if it relates to this problem.

http://www.bringgoodthingstolife.org/

applguy

The way to test the water valve is to set a volt/ohm meter to the proper scale and insert the meter leads into the water valve connector plug and see if you have 120vac when the dispenser cradle is depressed (don't disconnect the valve). Make sure the meter lead ends are touching the terminals inside the plug, and you might tape them to hold them there during your test. If you have voltage but no water, you either have a frozen line or water filter somewhere that isn't allowing the water to pass through or you have a bad valve. If you have no voltage, you have an electrical problem elsewhere, such as cradle switch, molex plug at top or bottom FZ door hinge, etc. You can disconnect the plastic lines from the valve by exherting inward force on the tubing, pushing in on the collar around the tubing and pulling out on the tubing. It should come out easily, and make sure to trim (not too much) the end before you push the tubing back into the valve for a good seal. After the tubing is removed, place a bucket under the outlet of the valve and depress the cradle. If water comes through, you have a frozen line somewhere. If it doesn't, you have a bad valve. Because this is an intermittent problem, you will probably have to "catch" it when it isn't working. You can try to draw massive amounts of water through the door to see if it fails, but that is quite an unfair test. I usually recommend that you use it as you normally would, and keep the meter handy. Also make sure both controls are set in a median position. I found one of these last week that the control was set so cold, the filter froze. Let me know how it goes, would you? Thanks.

mallard

any idea, how to find the frozen line. I have GE- GSL25JFPC. I tried all the things mentioned on forum, but still have similar problem,Like the water get freeze after2-3 days and show up gain once you shut down refrigerator for 6 hours.
any idea ???