I just installed a new valve for my ice maker/water dispenser for my Roper refrigerator that I bought used. The water comes out of the water dispenser, but there is no water in the line to the ice maker and the ice maker is not making ice. Am I wrong to think that there should be water going through that line constantly or does it only get triggered at times when it is needed to fill the trays? Is there something else I need to do?
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There's a valve that controls water to the ice maker. The valve is closed which is why there is no leak.
The problem with your idea is the risk of damage of the line and associated leakage.
While ice makers use thin copper or plastic lines, they are permanently attached and not handled once installed. The valve that controls the filling is built into the ice maker, and is automatic.
A similar approach to your coffee maker would require that you have a fixed mounting for the valve that is substantial and protects the line and attachment from rough handling. There are such systems used as pot fillers, like this one
These are permanently mounted on a wall very close to the point you fill pots, such as a stove. The risk is spilling water in an area with no drain. These units are usually installed with standard plumbing (copper, pex, etc.), not lightweight tubing, although adapters probably could be used to accommodate small tubing.
While there are small plastic valves that are used on things like water jugs, these are also intended for fixed mounts of the valve.
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Ice makers typically have their own electrically-actuated valves. The system may need to cycle a few times to purge the air.
There may also be a manual purge process, depending on the model. See if you can find your owner's manual online by model number.
In the meantime, you could fill the ice trays with water from a container to be sure the system is functioning. It should eject the ice after a while.