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Tappan Refrigerator dispenser leaking water
If your refrigerator dispenser is leaking water, start with the most likely culprit: a damaged dispenser door that will not open or close properly. Inspect the dispenser door and the surrounding frame — you may need to remove the control panel to get a good look and replace a broken dispenser door assembly if it is cracked or jammed. The next common causes are low house water pressure and a faulty dispenser actuator, so check the kitchen faucet flow to make sure pressure is adequate and look for a worn actuator that fails to engage the switch. Less commonly the water inlet valve or a defective dispenser switch is to blame; the inlet valve requires about 20 psi to function and can be tested for continuity with a multimeter, and a bad switch will also show no continuity. If you need parts, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your fridge water dispenser and get step by step parts and repair help.
01 - Tappan Refrigerator Dispenser Door
The dispenser door is opened by a motor or a solenoid to dispense the ice, but if the door is broken, it may not open properly in order to release the ice. You should inspect the dispenser door for damage to determine if the component should be replaced. You may have to remove the dispenser control panel or frame to access and inspect the dispenser door.
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Highly Likely
02 - Low Water Pressure from House Supply
The water inlet valve, which supplies water to the refrigerator water dispenser, requires sufficient water pressure to work properly. If the water pressure is too low, the dispenser will leak. You can check the water flow at the kitchen faucet to help determine if the home's water pressure is sufficient or not.
Common
03 - Tappan Refrigerator Dispenser Actuator
The dispenser actuator is the component that activates the switch or switches to send voltage to the dispenser. If the dispenser actuator is damaged, it may be unable to activate the switch. Inspect the dispenser actuator for any damage and replace with a new one if necessary.
Common
04 - Tappan Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve
A refrigerator water inlet valve will direct water to the dispenser as well as the ice maker fill tube. If the inlet valve is obstructed, the solenoid coils on the valve are defective, or the home's water pressure is too low, the water valve will not work properly. The valve requires at least 20psi to function properly. Make sure that the water pressure to the valve is at least 20 psi. If the water pressure is sufficient, use a multimeter to test the water inlet valve for continuity. If the water inlet valve does not have continuity, replace it.
Less Common
05 - Tappan Refrigerator Dispenser Switch
The dispenser switches send voltage to the dispenser. If one of the dispenser switches is defective, the dispenser will not work. To determine if a dispenser switch is defective, use a multimeter to test each switch for continuity. If a dispenser switch does not have continuity, replace it.
Less Common
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Why is my refrigerator water dispenser leaking?
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My dispenser drips or keeps running, could the dispenser switch or actuator be bad?
Can low house water pressure cause my refrigerator dispenser to leak?
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