Why Is My Refrigerator Not Cooling or Making Ice? | 3-Way Valve Replacement Case in Spokane
Refrigerator not cooling — 3-way valve repair in Spokane
If a refrigerator stops cooling properly or the ice maker fails, the cause is often hidden inside the sealed system. This recent repair shows how a faulty 3-way valve and a restricted dryer filter can stop cooling and ice production — and how our certified technician fixed it fast.
SECTION: THE PROBLEM
The refrigerator was running, but:
Fresh food section stayed warm
Freezer temperature was inconsistent
No ice production
Compressor was running longer than normal
These are classic signs of a sealed system flow issue.
Our technician confirmed:
✔️ 3-Way valve was stuck / not switching
✔️ Dryer filter was clogged with debris and moisture
This prevented refrigerant from flowing correctly to both evaporators.
STEP-BY-STEP SOLUTION
We performed a complete sealed-system repair:
🔹 Removed the faulty 3-way valve
🔹 Replaced the restricted dryer filter
🔹 Brazed and sealed all new connections
🔹 Vacuumed the system to remove air & moisture
🔹 Recharged with correct refrigerant levels
🔹 Verified pressures & temperature stability
🔹 Ensured full ice production resumed
RESULT
After repairs:
Fridge cooled to normal temp again
Freezer temperatures stabilized
Ice maker started producing ice like new
Compressor workload normalized → longer lifespan
Customer avoided a $2,000–$4,000 replacement and was extremely happy 👍
CTA — BOOK SERVICE
If your refrigerator is not cooling properly or ice stops being made, don’t wait until food spoils.
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