Ice maker Outlet Box Valve Replacement

[maxmitchell]

Thank You!

 

[hj]

Probably, but until you take it apart there is no way to tell if it is a 'standard' type or not.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[Dj2]

Turn the water off at the main shut off valve, remove the copper tube and the remove the ice maker valve, it could be the threaded type. If it is, any angle stop can replace it, if it fits the water supply pipe and the copper tube.

 

[Reach4]

I presume that is 1/4 OD tubing.

I looked for a valve that you could screw onto the output of the failed valve. I was not able to find one of these for 1/4 rather than 3/8. https://www.homedepot.com/p/BrassCraft-3-8-in-O-D-Female-Compression-Inlet-x-3-8-in-O-D-Compression-Outlet-1-4-Turn-Straight-Ball-Valve-KTCR11FX-C1/203309315

 

[Terry]

Sometimes I have to replace the entire box.

Most of straight threads on the inlet made for the securing nut, but not tapered. This one expects you to solder 1/2" copper pipe to the inside inlet.

And here is one for PEX.

 

[maxmitchell]

Thank You!

 

[Taylorjm]

I'd say your probably screwed without tearing the wall out. Chances are you can't just put a wrench on that valve and remove it because you can't get to the back side to hold back on, if it's just screwed into a pipe. Or if it's like the pictures, you would have to cut most of the wall out to get to the pipes. I had a similar issue with the washing machine box, the gate valves won't shut off completely, but they don't leak. My solution was to put a nice new ball valve on my main water line in the basement. If I need to change my washing machine hoses, I can turn the main off easy and quick. It's also in a good spot and well labeled so if the wife or kids have any kind of issue with water or a leak and I'm not around, they can easily turn the water off to the house. As long as your valve isn't leaking, I'd leave well enough alone. You aren't going to go back there and turn off the ice maker daily, weekly, or even monthly. Probably only every 10 years when you replace a refrigerator.

 

[Reach4]

MY REAL QUESTION is: Can I put a wrench on the nut below the valve and another wrench on the valve body and remove the upper part of the valve ONLY?

I doubt it. That would be a nice feature... but how about this for a workaround:

1/4 inch compression inline valve. Cut the existing tube, and use the valve to put the tube back together.