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The water dispenser will sometimes drip and doesn't stop. It doesn't stop by pulling forward on the lever, I have to push it in as though I'm dispensing more water and that usually stops it. If I don't catch that it's leaking and I leave the house, the floor will be covered by the time I get home.

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There may be several reasons for this like a leaking water control valve, air in water lines or you may just need to replace the dispenser water line with a kit Part Number 8201537 Try unplugging the dispenser power on rear of refrigerator and tell me if that stops the flow. let me know, Sea Breeze

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    John Tripp Apr 20, 2010

    That pushing stopping it sounds like the water valve seats some times and not others. That would point to a bad water control valve part=> 4389177 The 8201537 Fitting and tube assembly, water dispenser can be found here=> 8201537 just past the wiring diagram and second row of photos.

    Please rate my solution after I have helped you resolve the problem and communicate with me. I am offering my help to you free. If need you may contact me here on Fixya or my Forum=> Appliance 911 My contact information is located above the Fixya Ad on my blog here=> Sea Breeze Appliance Parts and Technical Services, www.pcappliancerepair.com
    Thanks, Sea Breeze

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    John Tripp Apr 21, 2010

    Here is another link mentioning the problem with a friend of mine and the subject can be very helpful=> TechnicianBrian Hope this will get you going, Sea Breeze

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