The water dispenser on my refrigerator stopped working but the ice maker still works fine. No water comes out when I press the paddle.
If the ice maker works but the water dispenser does not, the water supply to the fridge is fine and the problem is in the dispenser mechanism. The most common cause is a frozen water line inside the fridge door. The water tube that runs through the door can freeze if the freezer temperature is set too low. Turn the freezer temperature up slightly (from 0 to 2 to 3 degrees Fahrenheit) and wait 24 hours to see if the line thaws. You can speed this up by using a hair dryer on low heat along the door where the water line runs. Other causes include a clogged water filter (replace it if it is more than 6 months old), a faulty dispenser switch behind the paddle (test by pressing it manually to feel for a click), or a failed dispenser control board. Replace the water filter first since it is the cheapest and most common cause.
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