The icemaker is independent equipment that works automatically to make ice. It makes the ice on when the temperature setting is on the freezing point, and proper power is supplied to the refrigerator.
However, if the ice maker is not working correctly, users can manually check its issues. Users can carefully review the inlet valve and the waterline.
Things to check
Following are the few things users can check when the icemaker is not working:
Icemaker Power Cord Connection:
- Users have to make sure that the power cord of the ice maker is adequately connected to the socket. Furthermore, the plug is on.
- Then, users should see that the paddle is moving freely. However, the ice blocks its movement. Therefore, it shows that the ice maker is not working correctly.
- Users have to ensure that there is a proper water supply to the icemaker. Users can find the water connection valve in the sink and basement area. There is one water line connected to the refrigerator.
- There are two plastic water lines, one for the water dispenser and the other one for the ice maker.
- There may be an issue with the filler tube. Then, the icemaker is unable to get water to make ice. Users can ask the technician to check the filler tube.
Partial or Complete Filter Clogging Issues:
However, the clogging issues in the filter can cause a slow running supply or no water supply in the dispenser. It would help if the user remembered to change the filter every six months to ensure the proper working of the ice maker.
- Users can install the bypass plug in the ice maker after removing the filter from it.
- There is an issue with the filter; then, the user has to replace it soon.
- There is new construction happening in the area. It can add sediments to the water system. However, the extra deposits will clog the water system. Users can check it every six months.
Check if the ice maker itself is working or not:
- Empty the icemaker mold. Then, users can pour 4 oz water into the ice maker mold.
- Users have to wait for two hours.
- After two hours, the user can see if the icemaker kicks the cubes. Then, they will know that the ice maker is working.
- It does not happen. In that case, the user has to call the technician for repairing purposes.
DIY repairing icemaker
Before calling the technician, the user should check the things provided above manually. The ice maker is not making ice properly after following the above procedures. Therefore, it is essential to call the experts.
Take the professional service for repairing the icemaker. Experts can help in dealing with the issues associated with the ice maker. The user should remove to replace the filter in six months. Check out the water lines annually if there is new construction near the house. Then, see if there is any sediment added to the waterline near home.
