GE GSH25JSTASS water does not automatically turn off. One can manually push the valve to start water or ice dispensing but one then has to pull the level forward to turn water or ice dispensing off.

I assume you are referring to the water dispenser on your GE refrigerator. To turn off the water dispenser, you can either: Press and hold the "Lock" button on the control panel until the water dispenser display turns off. This will lock all the functions of the control panel, including the water dispenser. Locate the water shut-off valve behind the refrigerator and turn it off. This will shut off the water supply to the refrigerator and disable the water dispenser. Note: If you are trying to turn off the ice dispenser, the process may vary depending on the model of your refrigerator. Some models have a separate on/off switch for the ice dispenser, while others do not allow you to turn off the ice dispenser without turning off the entire refrigerator. Please consult your owner's manual for specific instructions.

there are several possible causes for your symptom: failed water valve, failed dispenser microswitch, or the line has frozen solid where it runs close to the freezer interior approximately 4 inches from where it dispenses. push a long plastic zip-tie up the water line above the water dispenser paddle. if it stops against an ice blockage you will need the water line heater kit from GE.part#WR49X10173. If there is no blockage, remove the rear service panel and follow your supply line to the water valve...have a helper push the dispenser paddle while you feel the valve body- if there is no hum or vibration you may need a new valve#WR57X10032. things get more complicated if neither of those tips help, time to call a Tech!

Check for freezer temp - if it is not 10 degrees or below the ice maker thermostat will not turn the ice maker cycle on by removing the frozen ice in tray and then refilling it for next dump cycle. And if freezer temp is high you may have leaking door gasket, dirty condenser coils, improperly operating self defroster which raises temps, low refrigerant.

You will need to replace the dispenser switch. Here it the part you need.

it sounds like your water valve is bad. you have a double water valve - one side operates the ice maker and the other side operates the water dispenser. the ice maker side of the valve is bad.

you can manually pour a little water in the ice maker ice mold and wait an hour or so - if it dumps the ice then you know for sure that the ice maker is cycling and water is not getting to the ice maker from the water valved

I had the same problem.

I found that the inlet tube was frozen over as was the drain on the reservoir that fills the ice tray. Clearing the ice build up did not fix the problem. I also noticed that the ice maker seemed to be half filled.

I found that the valve is working by wiring a line cord directly to the valve. This caused the ice maker to fill (overfill actually since there was no sensor to turn it off).

Allowing the ice maker to cycle now that if was filled has solved the problem. The only thing I can think of was a power failure or manually turning off the ice maker while it was filling.

If you are capable of manually testing the inlet valve as above and it does not fill the ice maker, then the valve is defective. Cost is below $50 as this posting. Part number is AP3192626.

If the valve works and it is not a partial fill problem as was mine, then the problem is with the main circuit board on the back of the fridge. The part number is AP4436216 and ranges from $122to $140 as of this posting date.

When you press the handle, do you hear/feel a click?
Is this just starting to happen after a power outage?
Is the ice machine making ice? Dispensing?

Do you have/know how to use a multimeter to check voltages at the water valve solenoid?

Thanks!

Yes , replace the water inlet valve . The piece the wall water line connects to .

check filter or water valve

pull the cover of the front of the ice maker. there should be directions as to what way to turn the main gear (use a philips screw driver). advance the ice maker until it starts to run on its own. if water comes in at the end of the cycle then you need a new ice maker. if no water comes in check to make sure the fill tube is not frozen. if it is clear replace the water valve.

Good Luck,
Todd