Recent content by Dborch41

The same site that I bought the valve from also sells an aftermarket icemaker for around $60, about half what I saw the OEM item selling for. I'm not that big a fan of aftermarket parts, but the fridge is getting pretty old already so I don't think going OEM will pay off in the not-so-long run...

Well, after a Clockwork Orange level of YouTube consumption, I've decided to go with the dual water valve assembly first. A new Robertshaw part, which was a recommended brand, was only about $25 and looks easy enough to replace. The hardest part is gaining access, which is why I'm just going to...

I really can't complain, and we use it numerous times practically every day. Overall it's been a very good refrigerator.

Never argue with success!

No clicking when I move the bail all the way up, not sure if it ever did. I wish there was a wiring diagram so I could pin out the connector for the icemaker, that way I could check continuity without taking anything apart.

That's on my list, I'm trying to avoid having to pull the fridge out to get to the back but that might be inevitable. I saw one video for another model Whirlpool that had the "secondary" valves located behind the top panel near the water filter, but mine looks a little different so I'm not sure...

No luck, the only thing under the plastic cover was the hinge. I searched for diagnostic code info, there's a lot out there but none seem to apply to my particular model. Guess I'll have to go old-school with a multimeter.

I did remove the little panel on top of the cabinet that accesses the water line for the icemaker, the well was full of water. It might be condensation because I live in a humid environment and the water was quite cold. Maybe if I warm that area up with a blow dryer it will thaw any potential...

Nope, already looked for one. I guess that's not a Maytag thing. Too bad, seems pretty useful.

It's at least 10 years old and has been rock-solid reliable, until today when I found the ice bin nearly empty. The water flow is fine through the dispenser and the filter is maybe a month old, so supply isn't a problem. The auger and everything else seem to be working normally, the tray simply...

If that filter uses a leaf spring (most do), that dent could cause it to misalign with the filter cartridge. That would create an internal leak allowing oil to bypass the filter media. I wouldn't risk it.

An F-16 looks like ordnance when parked next to a Tomcat. I had no idea how huge that thing is until I got up close to one.

My initial reaction was "how could you marry a woman who didn't care for the smell of bacon?" before finishing the entire sentence. Now it makes much more sense.

Bacon grease is a last resort. I prefer to use synthetic whale oil, Euro-spec if available.

1987 BMW K-75S. Purchased new in '86 and rode it all over the country until I parked it for good around 1995 with about 13K miles because "life happens". Kids are now grown and on their own so it's time to see if I can get it running again. Even though it was kept in a garage it doesn't seem to...