FIXED KRMF706ESS01 part identification. making a clicking noise with the water or ice dispenser working

[fieroloki]

Model Number

KRMF706ESS01

Brand

KitchenAid

Age

1-5 years

hello! I am trying to figure out this part on my KitchenAid 5 door fridge (I can't see a part number actually on it). It making a clicking noise with the water or ice dispenser working, so assuming this is the culprit. Also, is it user serviceable since it has the copper lines going to it?

It, think I found it, the reversing valve? Would anything else cause the clicking?

 

[Jake]

Yes, that's the 3-way valve(aka reversing valve) Part #: W11429989

Tom had a similar issue and the new main control board fixed it:

FIXED - KitchenAid KRMF706EBS01 clicking, no interior lights and not cooling

Hello - our fridge intermittently seems to stop cooling and when it does, there is a clicking sound coming from the lower rear of the fridge and no interior lights, but the control panel on the front door seems to function normally. After I reset the circuit breaker (sometimes it takes several...

www.applianceblog.com

Your model uses the exact same control board as his.

Here's the main control board for your model:
WPW10675033

 

[fieroloki]

Oh. I didn't see that thread. Let me read through it. Thank you!

 

[Jake]

Your welcome!

Let us know how it goes.

 

[BlueSkyPIC]

I'm having the exact same clicking issue as the original poster with the occasional power loss which requires a hard reset (unplugging for a few minutes) to get it working again. That always seems to get it working properly. The board was replaced once already about 4 years ago. Living in Florida we have constant power outages and spikes which we all know causes all kinds of issues. Would your best guess be a power board replacement again? My model is KRMF706EBS01 and its almost 7 years old.

 

[paulhl]

I'm confused as to why a three way valve would cause clicking when dispensing water or ice????

 

[BlueSkyPIC]

I'm confused as to why a three way valve would cause clicking when dispensing water or ice????

I think your response is about what the original poster was saying. In my case everything appears to be working normally (including water and Ice) except this reserving diverter valve (same one he has pictured) will randomly start clicking. It goes through a series of clicking then stops and starts again. Sometimes the refrigerator stops working....not cooling, no lights when opening the door...etc. A hard reset has always worked to get it operating again. After reading some other helpful posts on this website I do believe its the main board. Its worth a shot to replace. Waiting to see if anyone else has any ideas.

 

[Jake]

Yes, they have been having issues with this particular control board which causes this problem.

The new control boards have been updated to prevent this problem.

 

[BlueSkyPIC]

Thanks Jake. Any idea what the latest revision of this board would be?

 

[Jake]

That I don't know without looking at the original board compared to the new board.

 

[fieroloki]

I'll get you the numbers off the old and the new one I ordered once I get it. If it helps any.

 

[BlueSkyPIC]

I'll get you the numbers off the old and the new one I ordered once I get it. If it helps any.

I ordered it from Jake's link above. Got it the next day. The new one shows as Rev F which is the same revision that I have in my refrigerator currently which is almost 5 years old. This will be my 3rd board. But from Jakes post above the Rev might not be the deciding factor. The new board hardware is slightly different in color. Some of the electronics on the old board are orange but on the new board are black. I would have thought the Rev F would tell you if it's the newest board. It's also possible I received new old stock.

 

[fieroloki]

Those are revisioned electronics. So changes have been made.

 

[Jake]

Some of the electronics on the old board are orange but on the new board are black.

Yes, I noticed that too from your photo of it above.

Did the new main control board fix it?

 

[BlueSkyPIC]

I haven't swapped them yet. As soon as I do i'll report back.

 

[Jake]

Ok, sounds good.

 

[fieroloki]

Is the main control board just a regular plug and play part? I am waiting on the part to eventually ship out and was curious.

 

[BlueSkyPIC]

Is the main control board just a regular plug and play part? I am waiting on the part to eventually ship out and was curious.

You'll have to unplug the wire bundles attached to the old card, and reattach to the new one. It's very easy. Take a picture of your card before unplugging the wires so you know where they go on the new card.

 

[Jake]

Is the main control board just a regular plug and play part?

Yes, it is. Make sure you unplug your refrigerator first from the wall outlet before you replace it, and yes @BlueSkyPIC is correct, just remove the original wire connectors from the old board and put them in the exact same place on the new board. You can take a photo of the original board first with your phone, in case you forget where they go on the new board.

 

[fieroloki]

Thank you both!