How To Fix an Ice Maker
An icemaker is like an appliance inside an appliance. In many cases the icemaker is a complete and separate unit that is simply added onto a standard refrigerator freezer as an upgrade feature. An icemaker's operation is dependent upon the freezer only to provide the cold and the electricity; everything else is a function of the ice maker itself.
If your ice maker is malfunctioning, take a look at our troubleshooting chart to isolate the problem. From there we'll guide you in how to test and repair an ice maker.
How an Ice Maker Works |
Troubleshooting Ice Maker Problems |
Tips and Advice |
Icemaker Repair Guides
Testing & Repair Instructions | ||
Control Module | Test | Replace |
Ejector Gear | Inspect | Replace |
Ejector Motor | Test | Replace |
Fill Cup | Inspect | |
Holding Switch | Test | Replace |
Ice Mold Heater | Test | |
Inlet Switch | Test | Replace |
Shutoff Arm | Check | |
Shutoff Switch | Test | Replace |
Supply Line | Inspect | Flush |
Supply Valve | Check | |
Thermostat | Test | |
Water Inlet Valve | Test | |
Water Inlet Switch | Test | Replace |