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Posted on Jul 20, 2010

The water pressure is too high on my ice maker. how do i adjust it

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 20, 2009

SOURCE: fridgidaire refridgerator - adjust water level in ice maker

Hello....remove the from cover on the ice maker, and adjust the water flow screw inside. Turn the screw in the direction of the (-) negative side by half a turn to start. Adjust as needed. I hope this helps. ;)

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 12, 2007

SOURCE: no water pressure for ice maker or water despenser

Sounds to me that you attached a bulet piercing valve to a cold water pipe. If you did I would say the tiny hole that the valve put into the pipe has blocked up and causing your low water pressure. I have sen this problem a million times with that type of valve. You could try to close the valve and then open it back up. Sometimes this will clear the hole. If not I would replace the valve with the type of valve you have for your sink. there better in every way. You may need to have a plumber do the job for you but you will never have this problem again. Good luck

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 27, 2008

SOURCE: whirlpool ice maker

#4 hit my problem right on the head.

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Jun 28, 2008

SOURCE: Ice maker not working

I have a whilpool Model # ED5FHXC001A side by side Energy Saver refridgerator. It was purchased late in 2006. It's not making and dropping ice. Any ideas what the problem may be? Thanks

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 02, 2008

SOURCE: Ice maker feeding too much water and overflows

There is nothing wrong with the icemaker if infact it is "overflowing". Be carefull not to confuse "overflowing" with the ice maker leaking. Nevertheless, if the icemaker is "overflowing" with water and is still making "BIG" ice cubes then you need to replace the water valve located behind the refrigerator in the compressor department. Hint: it is blue.... Also, you may want to hire an appliance person to do this for you. Should cost around $200 to have fixed.... goodluck..

Note: If you determine that the icemaker is not "overflowing" but instead is "leaking" water then you need to replace icemaker instead of water valve. One more tid bit of information for you, Its bad when I can look at the model number and know EXCATLY what your fridge looks like! This GE fridge will give you cooling problems in the near future. Turn off during thunderstorms, too many flicker's of electricty will burn up the computer board on your fridge costing you around $400 big ones.. More from my website on GE at: http://www.houstongofarappliancerepair.com/Refrigerator.html

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