If your icemaker is not getting water, it is most likely your icemaker’s water inlet valve

The first thing you should know is that Kenmore ice makers are made by Whirlpool, which supplies ice makers for most refrigerator companies.  So when looking for a water inlet valve for a Kenmore – note that many of them are labeled Whirlpool.

The water inlet valve is the controlling device that allows water to enter the ice maker.

It is energized during the last 5-8 seconds of the harvest cycle. (the harvest cycle is the dispensing cycle) During this 5 to 8 second period, there should be 110v across the two wires connected to the valve .

If there is power supplied to the valve and the valve does not open to allow water to flow, the valve is defective.

However, if power is being supplied to the valve and water will flow through it freely, it could be that the water supply line or inlet tube have frozen solid.  These lines can be thawed with warm water or a hair dryer.