Troubleshooting Your Frigidaire Ice Maker
Troubleshooting Your Frigidaire Ice Maker
Introduction
Ice makers are a convenient addition to any refrigerator, but they can also be a source of frustration when they stop working properly. If your Frigidaire ice maker is giving you trouble, dont despair. Here are 10 of the most common problems and how to fix them.
1. The ice maker is not producing any ice
* Check to make sure that the ice maker is turned on.
* Make sure that the water supply to the ice maker is turned on.
* Check the water filter. If it is clogged, it can restrict the flow of water to the ice maker.
* The ice maker may be frozen. Unplug the refrigerator and let it thaw for 24 hours.
* The ice maker may be faulty. If you have tried all of the above and the ice maker is still not working, it may need to be replaced.
2. The ice maker is producing too much ice
* Adjust the ice maker setting.
* Check the water pressure. If the water pressure is too high, it can cause the ice maker to produce too much ice.
* The ice maker may be faulty. If you have tried all of the above and the ice maker is still producing too much ice, it may need to be replaced.
3. The ice maker is producing small or hollow cubes
* The water pressure may be too low. Adjust the water pressure.
* The ice maker may be dirty. Clean the ice maker.
* The ice maker may be faulty. If you have tried all of the above and the ice maker is still producing small or hollow cubes, it may need to be replaced.
4. The ice maker is making noise
* The ice maker may be hitting something. Check for any obstructions.
* Clean the ice maker.
* The ice maker may be faulty. If you have tried all of the above and the ice maker is still making noise, it may need to be replaced.
5. The ice maker is leaking water
* Check to make sure that the water line is connected properly.
* The ice maker may be faulty. If you have tried all of the above and the ice maker is still leaking water, it may need to be replaced.
6. The ice maker is not dispensing ice
* Make sure that the ice dispenser is turned on.
* Check the ice bin. If it is full, the ice maker will not dispense ice.
* The ice maker may be frozen. Unplug the refrigerator and let it thaw for 24 hours.
* The ice maker may be faulty. If you have tried all of the above and the ice maker is still not dispensing ice, it may need to be replaced.
7. The ice maker is making a grinding noise
* The ice maker may be hitting something. Check for any obstructions.
* Clean the ice maker.
* The ice maker may be faulty. If you have tried all of the above and the ice maker is still making a grinding noise, it may need to be replaced.
8. The ice maker is not defrosting
* The defrost timer may be faulty.
* The defrost heater may be faulty.
* The thermostat may be faulty.
* The ice maker may be faulty. If you have tried all of the above and the ice maker is still not defrosting, it may need to be replaced.
9. The ice maker is not cycling
* The ice maker may be frozen. Unplug the refrigerator and let it thaw for 24 hours.
* The ice maker may be faulty. If you have tried all of the above and the ice maker is still not cycling, it may need to be replaced.
10. The ice maker is not working at all
* Check to make sure that the ice maker is plugged in.
* Check to make sure that the power switch is turned on.
* The ice maker may be faulty. If you have tried all of the above and the ice maker is still not working, it may need to be replaced.
Conclusion
If you are having problems with your Frigidaire ice maker, dont worry. Most problems can be fixed with a few simple steps. If you have tried all of the troubleshooting tips in this article and the ice maker is still not working, it may need to be replaced.
Frigidaire Ice Maker Troubleshooting Manual
You can download a copy of the Frigidaire Ice Maker Troubleshooting Manual here.
