Your leaking Kenmore refrigerator requires an urgent repair. If you are suffering from a leak, it is necessary to check the appliance's parts for defects. Usually when the water dispenser is dripping water, you can look up and see water dripping from the plastic water line above where you put your glass. A water inlet valve is usually the cause. The water inlet valve controls the flow of water to the ice maker. If the valve doesn't open when activated your ice maker may stop producing ice. A broken valve may also allow water to flow constantly even when the refrigerator is unplugged, which can cause icicles and water leaks inside your freezer. Minerals in the water can pass through the filter and cause the valve not to close completely. Thus, you can have a drip or even a flood.Never try to clean a water valve. It is not worth the risk of having it fail completely and stick completely open during the night. No one likes to wake up to a flooded kitchen. It’s best to replace it with a brand new water inlet valve. The valve has two solenoids. One for the water dispenser and one for the ice maker. It’s located behind the refrigerator rear access panel. Unplug the unit and the water off at the wall before removing the access panel. Easy part to replace. If you have hard water, your water filter will be especially prone to clogging up with mineral deposits over time. Even if you have nice soft water, the filter may become clogged over time with the very elements it is filtering out of your water. Don’t hesitate to require professional help and eliminate the issue without problems. Even if you are successful, it may be wise to upgrade from an older water inlet valve to avert future problems.
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