If your refrigerator's water dispenser doesn't work, there are a couple of things to consider. If your ice machine is making ice, then you know that the problem is not the water supply to the refrigerator. If there was a restriction in the water line between the refrigerator and the water supply line, the ice maker could not make ice.
The water valve supplying water to the side of the water dispenser may be restricted, however, the chances of only that side being restricted are quite low. The first thing to check before you even consider the water valve on the water dispenser is the condition of the water tank inside the fresh food section. Many people are unaware that to get cold water through the water dispenser on the freezer door there must be a water tank in the fresh food section.
This tank is usually located low behind the vegetable drawers because the bottom of the fresh food section is always the coldest. And by the way, this is why the first glass of water you get from the water dispenser is generally not that cold. The waterline has to run out of the refrigerator so it doesn't freeze and out of the freezer door. There is enough water in that line to fill a glass. So if you really want cold water, always pour the first glass. The problem with the water tank located in the fresh food section is that it tends to freeze.
And if the water freezes, there is no way the water supply can pass. If you're not in a hurry, you can find out if this is the problem by placing a temperature gauge in one of the fruit and vegetable drawers and leaving it overnight. If the temperature is low, around 32 degrees, then perhaps all you have to do is warm up the fresh food section a bit to solve the problem. Once you set the controls for warmer temperature, it will take at least 24 hours for the tank to defrost if it has chunks of ice.
If you are sure that the tank is not the problem, you will need to take out the refrigerator and access the water valve that supplies water to the water dispenser. This is where you are going to need an assistant. Once you gain access to the fill valve, you can remove the electrical connections to the valve. It should be a plastic molded connector that slides immediately. With your meter set to voltage, have an assistant press the button on the dispenser to ask for water.
If you read the proper electrical voltage for your model refrigerator, and its waterline is not restricted because it is frozen or otherwise, the valve is probably faulty. However, if you don't read the voltage when your assistant presses the button, you'll probably have to call a professional appliance technician who has experience with your model refrigerator. This is because there are many switches and controls that could be faulty and that are beyond the diagnostic capabilities of most DIY homeowners. Plus, hiring a professional will save you money and hassle in the long run.
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