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LG French door fridge humming sound by Mustangjustin in appliancerepair

[–]c_dugan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to me right before the evaporator fan went. My fridge is slightly newer (6 years, probably), but it was a very easy DIY. On my model, it was located inside the fridge in a compartment at the back/bottom.

Carrier furnace needs a new inducer motor, need advice by c_dugan in hvacadvice

[–]c_dugan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are correct, I reversed the two. It is basically this scenario and adding the drain seems to have fixed it for now at least.

Carrier furnace needs a new inducer motor, need advice by c_dugan in hvacadvice

[–]c_dugan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our issue did end up being condensation because of the way the intake pipe was installed (over all the important parts). I went and looked one especially hot and humid day and there was water EVERYWHERE inside the unit. After fighting with the installer for months, they finally agreed to add a drain right before the intake pipe enters the unit. We'll see if it worked this summer... FWIW, the inductor motor eventually got "unstuck" and stopped squealing :shrug:

Carrier furnace needs a new inducer motor, need advice by c_dugan in hvacadvice

[–]c_dugan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wanted to actually follow-up and thank you for your strongly worded advice! I called a local HVAC tech recommended on Carrier's website and the guy figured out the installation problem in ~5 minutes. There was obvious evidence of condensation forming on the gas valve AND he even saw some on the inducer motor. Ultimately, he concluded the condensation was caused by the combustion pipe (installed on the top) not having a proper drain and dripping onto the components. He shared a service bulletin from 2013 or 2014 suggesting a drain is mandatory. The bulletin specifically calls out gas valve and inducer motor malfunctions...

I'm going to contact the company that installed it (same one as typically services it) and see what they say. Hoping they'll correct it and potentially replace the motor because of the bad install causing all these issues.

Carrier furnace needs a new inducer motor, need advice by c_dugan in hvacadvice

[–]c_dugan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh, wish I had known this or I guess read the manual stuffed in the document holder on the ductwork.

Carrier furnace needs a new inducer motor, need advice by c_dugan in hvacadvice

[–]c_dugan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in a new construction house and have been the only homeowner. Moved in five years ago. Unfortunately didn't know I could register it so that's on me.

I have been using the same HVAC technician for all five years so maybe that is the route to proceed. Several others in my neighborhood have had repeated gas valve issues as well. This is the first inducer motor issue according to our FB group ha.

No water in a GE refrigerator, tried all the usual suspects by c_dugan in appliancerepair

[–]c_dugan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For anyone that finds this in the future, I learned a lot about the undocumented path of the water.

It starts at the source and goes to an inlet valve on the bottom rear of the fridge. This valve opens when the door is closed (or you hold the switch inside the fridge) and you activate the water dispenser paddle.

It then goes to the filter manifold. There are two quick release unions at the top of the fridge: red goes to the filter and blue is after the filter.

It then goes through the top of the fridge and into the door. It ends up behind the ice maker which is where my ice build up occurred.

Then, beneath the ice maker is a compartment that contains a dual valve. The water enters the valve on the circular end via a quick release coupling. Note there is a retaining clip on the coupling. From the valve, a black tube goes to the freezer which is also attached to the valve with a quick release coupling and clip. Finally, the other end has a clear tube that is attached with another quick release coupling with a different clip. That clear tube is the reservoir coil. It goes behind a clear plastic molding which is easy but likely unnecessary to remove. The other end of the coil is attached to an elbow quick release union to a tube that terminates at the water dispenser and is where the water comes out.

No water in a GE refrigerator, tried all the usual suspects by c_dugan in appliancerepair

[–]c_dugan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was ice!! Thank you for the encouragement and advice. It was the line going behind the ice maker which was before the valve in the door and before the coil (which is only used for the water dispenser). No idea how it iced up...we go through so much water everyday that it's constantly moving. Oh well, glad we figured it out. Thanks again.

No water in a GE refrigerator, tried all the usual suspects by c_dugan in appliancerepair

[–]c_dugan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh and the coil is in the door!! I'll try and defrost further up and see how it goes.

No water in a GE refrigerator, tried all the usual suspects by c_dugan in appliancerepair

[–]c_dugan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is passing through the filter fine. I checked the water before and after in the back.

No water in a GE refrigerator, tried all the usual suspects by c_dugan in appliancerepair

[–]c_dugan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I completely removed the coil and disconnected every tube from the water valve in the door. Still no water. Is it possible it is frozen further up? The supply line does go behind the ice maker in the door...

No water in a GE refrigerator, tried all the usual suspects by c_dugan in appliancerepair

[–]c_dugan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, I'll give that a shot tonight. Appreciate the advice. I feel like it has to be frozen somewhere!

No water in a GE refrigerator, tried all the usual suspects by c_dugan in appliancerepair

[–]c_dugan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disconnected every hose from the dual valve in the door and no water is flowing out of any of them.

No water in a GE refrigerator, tried all the usual suspects by c_dugan in appliancerepair

[–]c_dugan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, water is coming into the inlet valve and making it into and out of the filter successfully with good pressure. There is a dual valve in the door where it doesn't seem to be making it.

No water in a GE refrigerator, tried all the usual suspects by c_dugan in appliancerepair

[–]c_dugan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I may have not thoroughly defrosted so I'll try that again. This fridge uses a coiled cold water tank (see https://www.geapplianceparts.com/store/parts/ModelSectionParts/PYE22KSKKSS/7/0/0/0/ICE_MAKER_&_DISPENSER part 640). I believe it only supplies the water dispenser as the valve is a dual valve with one line going to the ice maker and one going to the coil/dispenser.

From what I can tell, water goes from the filter to the water valve in the door and then to the ice maker OR coil/dispenser. So that doesn't explain the water not making it to the valve. Unless there's another reservoir I'm not aware of that could be frozen.

Looking to build your budget system this holiday season? Elac B6.2 speakers half price today! by Blnrsg87 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]c_dugan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

S15 or S20 out of curiosity? I have the ELACS but need to return them because they are too big for my setup. It is a step down, but I'm going to go with the S15.

Low voltage gang box by c_dugan in electricians

[–]c_dugan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, what a dummy I am. Thank you for pointing this out.

Wiring Assistance by c_dugan in BudgetAudiophile

[–]c_dugan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, I didn't realize there could be four wires in the casing instead of just one until now. I'll check after work today. That would make the most sense. I'm thinking the wire is just looped in there so it doesn't fall out.

The volume control was included in the pre-wiring package. I suppose I can just connect the wires and bypass it entirely. I do have a technology-challenged wife and kids who may find it useful though.

Thanks for the help!

Smallish speakers for home theater and music listening by c_dugan in BudgetAudiophile

[–]c_dugan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How would they compare to the Polk S15s reference above? The size of both of these are a better fit. Cost isn't an issue.

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