TPS24PIBABS General Electric Refrigerator - Instructions

Observing the ice maker itself was working, and that water was flowing to the dual inlet water valve, I assumed the problem must be a faulty outflow valve. If either of the two valves do not close completely, the water slowly accumulates in the plastic line and freezes as it enters the freezer compartment. A solid plug of ice will form in the line, either causing no water to enter the ice tray, or it may leak under pressure when the valve opens briefly (as was my case). The solution was simple: change the dual inlet valve, and while this took me approximately 15 minutes to 1)turn off electricity and water to the frig, and 2)replace the part, the plastic tube going to the ice tray warmed up enough as I watched a one inch plug of ice exit the tubing. Once the power and water was turned on, and I checked for leaks, the ice maker worked like new! Not bad for a $30 fix.

Got a new valve

pulled out frig unplugged power turned off water at tank disconnected water line and electrical plugs replaced valve replaced wire hook ups different size but easy to install.(came with valve) Cut water lines off inserted into valve different sizes so easy to connect in right place. Reattached electrical wires. (Note remember were the wires came from) Checked for leaks Done! Might want to make sure tubes are inserted completely and you cut the tubes off straight...possible water leak if not.

Took back off with sockets and saw water dripping from duel inlet water valve . Turned water off and had no trouble indentifying part with partselect via computer , ordered part using ups and received in two days , followed an excelent video furnished by partselect then replaced new part with old part , turned water back on and great ! I found it a lot easyier when you have your son-in-law do the work !

I pulled the Refrig out of the space so that I could get to the plug and water shut off. After unplugging and turning the water off, I had to remove the 7 screws holding the cardboard cover over the bottom portion of the Refrig. I then had to unloosen the water input to the the valve. Then I removed the screw holding the Water Valve. I then had to unplug the unit from the electrical connectors. After that I had to cut the plastic hoses off the valve. All that was left was to reconnect everything, replace the cardboard covering and do an operational test. Everything worked. The ice maker began to produce ice cubes and there were no leaks.

parts select delivery time unreal !!!!! ordered on a Tues. was here Wed !!!! Perfect fit, minor difference in tubing connection. Took more time to clean the floor once i moved the fridge than the actual repair. Thank you Parts Select, if i need more appliance repair parts, you're my first choice>

opened back panel and replaced valve verry easy

I watched the video on the partselect website once and completed the repair. Very easy!

remove the back cover where the valve is located, unplug the refrige, turn the water off. Remove the valve unit, cut the plastic water lines with the utility knife,unscrew the water feed. remove the unit. reasemble the new unit,install the water feed, connect by puching in the ice maker line and the water despencer line into the new unit.Plug the refrig back in and purge the water line. (done) saved a service call$$$$

Unplug the refrigerator. Remove the bottom panel the locate the valve on the left side of the refrigerator. Remove the valve. Unplug the two electrical connecters, then remove the two water lines. (At this point there will be a little water escape). Then replace the lines in the new valve, replace the electrical plugs and reassemble the bottom panel.

Recently changed the "under the sink" water filter because ice was getting really small-the filter was old. Ran great for a month or two. Then.....no ice. Water pressure ok. Even filled the ice tray in the ice maker and when frozen it kicked it out.....but no more. Repair took 15 minutes......pretty easy. When I called local appliance repair......they estimated it would cost $200-$250. My part was $44.

I followed the instructions to the letter and it was very simple replacement even down to cleaning out the dust & dirt. The water dispenser works just fine now- Thanks for the tips

Replaced Valve - really easy repair -- longest part was getting fiber cover plate off and on back of refrigerator

I pulled the refrigerator away from the wall. I turned the water supply valve off. With a nut driver I removed the screws holding the flexible cover on the back of the refrigerator, and set it aside. Next, again using the nut driver, I removed the screw form the clamp holding the copper tubing to the back of the refrigerator. Using a 1/2 inch open end wrench I took the copper tube off the water valve. Then, using the nut driver I removed the screw which holds the valve in place. I then unplugged the electrical wiring,and removed the two flexible tubes. I pulled the compression nuts from the flexible tubes, and inserted them into the new water valve, re-connecter the electrical wiring plugs, mounted the new valve to the refrigerator, reconnected the copper tubing to the new valve, turned the water supply valve on to be sure there was no leaks, secured the copper tubing to the refrigerator replaced the flexible cover, and then moved the refrigerator back in it's original position.

I turned off the power and water supply to the refrigerator Pulled fridge out,found leak at water valve. Removed valve,got on internet found partsselect and was able to match it up by model and picture. It was a lot easier than I expected it to be, thanks to the pictures. I ordered the part on Sunday night and got it Tuesday. Unbelievable. Put it in in about 10 minutes and drinking cold water with ice cubes again. The fridge wasnt down long enough to acually run out of ice. the fridge is 12 years old and keeping its maintenance low is a priority. If I had to hire a repair service we would probably thought seriously about replacing it.