🧊 Refrigerator water dispenser not working

EasyStep-by-step troubleshooting guide — 5 steps, Fridge, Easy difficulty.

⚠️ Common Causes

Water filter clogged/expired, water line frozen (in freezer), water inlet valve failed, dispenser switch failed, kinked water line

Check water filter — if expired (6 months), replace. Clogged filter is #1 cause of no water
✓ Expected: Filter recent
For Samsung: bypass water filter — remove filter, insert bypass plug. If water flows, filter was the issue
✓ Expected: Water flows with bypass
Check water line — trace from wall to fridge. If frozen in freezer compartment, thaw with hair dryer
✓ Expected: Line clear, no kinks
Test water inlet valve — apply 120V to the valve solenoid. Water should flow. If not, replace valve
✓ Expected: Water flows when energized
Test dispenser switch — should read 0Ω when pressed. If open, switch is failed
✓ Expected: 0Ω when pressed