Igloo Ice Maker Not Making Ice: A Comprehensive Guide
Igloo Ice Maker Not Making Ice: A Comprehensive Guide
25% of American households own an ice maker, and Igloo is one of the most popular brands. But what do you do when your Igloo ice maker stops making ice?
Dont worry, youre not alone. In this blog post, well walk you through the most common reasons why your Igloo ice maker might not be making ice and provide simple, step-by-step instructions on how to fix it.
1. Check the Water Supply
The first thing you should do is check to make sure that your ice maker is getting enough water.
* **Is the water line connected to the ice maker?**
* **Is the water valve turned on?**
* **Is there water pressure in the line?**
If youre not sure how to check the water pressure, you can call a plumber.
2. Check the Air Filter
The air filter in your ice maker helps to remove impurities from the water. If the air filter is clogged, it can restrict the flow of water to the ice maker.
* **Locate the air filter.** Its usually located on the back or bottom of the ice maker.
* **Remove the air filter.**
* **Rinse the air filter with water.**
* **Reinstall the air filter.**
3. Check the Water Filter
The water filter in your refrigerator helps to remove impurities from the water. If the water filter is clogged, it can restrict the flow of water to the ice maker.
* **Locate the water filter.** Its usually located on the back or bottom of the refrigerator.
* **Remove the water filter.**
* **Replace the water filter with a new one.**
4. Check the Ice Maker Thermostat
The ice maker thermostat controls the temperature of the ice maker. If the thermostat is malfunctioning, it can prevent the ice maker from freezing water.
* **Locate the ice maker thermostat.** Its usually located on the back or bottom of the ice maker.
* **Disconnect the ice maker thermostat.**
* **Test the ice maker thermostat with a multimeter.** If the thermostat is malfunctioning, it will need to be replaced.
5. Check the Ice Maker Motor
The ice maker motor powers the ice maker. If the motor is malfunctioning, it can prevent the ice maker from freezing water.
* **Locate the ice maker motor.** Its usually located on the back or bottom of the ice maker.
* **Disconnect the ice maker motor.**
* **Test the ice maker motor with a multimeter.** If the motor is malfunctioning, it will need to be replaced.
6. Check the Ice Maker Control Board
The ice maker control board controls the operation of the ice maker. If the control board is malfunctioning, it can prevent the ice maker from freezing water.
* **Locate the ice maker control board.** Its usually located on the back or bottom of the ice maker.
* **Disconnect the ice maker control board.**
* **Test the ice maker control board with a multimeter.** If the control board is malfunctioning, it will need to be replaced.
7. Reset the Ice Maker
If youve checked all of the above and your ice maker is still not making ice, you can try resetting the ice maker.
* **Locate the reset button on the ice maker.** Its usually located on the front or top of the ice maker.
* **Press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds.**
* **Release the reset button.**
8. Conclusion
If youve tried all of the above and your Igloo ice maker is still not making ice, you may need to call a qualified appliance repair technician.
We hope this guide has helped you troubleshoot your Igloo ice maker. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.
