[FIXED] GE Arctica water dispenser won't stop - ApplianceBlog.com

***edwin191*** · #1 June 19th, 2009, 09:47 AM

I have a GE Arctica, Model# PSI23SGMB, that we've had for 7+ yrs. We've been dealing with the usual water line freezing and veggie drawer freezing for years. We've dealt with no using the water feature just fine. The other day, it started leaking water out the discharge chute at a force less than when it operated normally, but enough to fill a glass in 30 seconds or so.

I figured that there was a chance that something in the water dispenser was being blocked open by some ice in the line. We cleaned out the fridge, unplugged it and let it sit overnight to thaw everything. Upon turning the water supply back on, water kept running right out the discharge.

I really don't want to sink a bunch of cash into a fridge that's been less that stellar over the years. My question is this - is there any way to cap the water line and completely bypass the in door water dispenser? The water line to the ice maker has operated fine since new.

Thanks in advance,
Edwin

***Jake*** · #2 June 19th, 2009, 10:47 AM

Possibly yes, you could probably cap it off with a screw on plastic cap if your water inlet valve has the old screw on type instead of the new valve that has the push-in type.

You can go to your local hardware store to see if you can get it, it should be either 5/16 or 1/4. You can pull your refrigerator out from the wall and see.

Its #800 here:

Here is the water valve for your model:
Manufacturer's Number: WR57X10032

Jake

***edwin191*** · #3 June 19th, 2009, 11:14 AM

Thanks Jake...I'll pull it from the wall and see what's there...tnx!

***Jake*** · #4 June 19th, 2009, 10:27 PM

Ok, sounds good, keep us posted.

Jake

***edwin191*** · #5 June 21st, 2009, 05:39 PM

Hi Jake - the water valve on my unit has push in type connection you mention. given that, any suggestions on how to cut off the water to the in door dispenser?

thanks in advance!
edwin

***Jake*** · #6 June 21st, 2009, 11:30 PM

I'm not really sure on that push-in type water valve connection edwin. Wish I had the answer other than ordering a new water valve.

Jake

***edwin191*** · #7 June 22nd, 2009, 03:37 AM

Thanks Jake. If I buy the new water valve, do you imagine that would stop the continuous water flow from the door? Or do you think there's a chance the issue is something computer related?

Once again, can't thank you enough for the help!

***Jake*** · #8 June 22nd, 2009, 08:24 AM

The new water valve would definitely stop the water flow to the door, guaranteed or your money back.

Jake

***edwin191*** · #9 June 22nd, 2009, 09:01 AM

got it...will place the order this afternoon. thanks again

***Jake*** · #10 June 22nd, 2009, 10:26 AM

Ok, sounds good.

Jake

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