GE Opal Ice Maker: Troubleshoot the Squealing Noise
**GE Opal Ice Maker: Troubleshoot the Squealing Noise
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**Introduction
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If your GE Opal ice maker is making a squealing noise, it can be a frustrating and annoying problem. But dont worry, its usually a simple fix. In this blog post, well walk you through the most common causes of a squealing Opal ice maker and how to fix them.
**1. Ice Bin is Overfilled
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One of the most common causes of a squealing ice maker is an overfilled ice bin. When the ice bin is too full, the ice can get jammed and cause the ice maker to squeal. To fix this problem, simply remove some of the ice from the bin.
**2. Ice Maker is Not Level
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Another common cause of a squealing ice maker is that the ice maker is not level. When the ice maker is not level, it can cause the ice to slide around and make a squealing noise. To fix this problem, simply level the ice maker using a level.
**3. Water Filter Needs to be Replaced
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A dirty or clogged water filter can also cause a squealing ice maker. When the water filter is dirty, it can restrict the flow of water to the ice maker, which can cause the ice maker to squeal. To fix this problem, simply replace the water filter.
**4. Ice Maker Motor is Failing
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In some cases, a squealing ice maker may be caused by a failing ice maker motor. The ice maker motor is responsible for rotating the ice maker auger, which moves the ice out of the ice maker. If the ice maker motor is failing, it can cause the auger to move slowly or erratically, which can result in a squealing noise. To fix this problem, you will need to replace the ice maker motor.
**5. Ice Maker Auger is Damaged
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The ice maker auger is another component that can cause a squealing noise if it is damaged. The ice maker auger is made of plastic, and it can become damaged if it is hit or dropped. If the ice maker auger is damaged, it can cause the ice maker to squeal. To fix this problem, you will need to replace the ice maker auger.
**6. Ice Maker Solenoid is Failing
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The ice maker solenoid is a small electrical component that controls the flow of water to the ice maker. If the ice maker solenoid is failing, it can cause the water flow to be intermittent, which can result in a squealing noise. To fix this problem, you will need to replace the ice maker solenoid.
**7. Ice Maker Control Board is Failing
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The ice maker control board is the brains of the ice maker. It controls all of the ice makers functions, including the operation of the ice maker motor and auger. If the ice maker control board is failing, it can cause the ice maker to malfunction and make a squealing noise. To fix this problem, you will need to replace the ice maker control board.
**Conclusion
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If your GE Opal ice maker is making a squealing noise, there are several things you can do to fix the problem. First, check to see if the ice bin is overfilled or if the ice maker is not level. If either of these is the case, simply fix the problem and the squealing noise should go away. If the ice bin is not overfilled and the ice maker is level, there may be a more serious problem, such as a failing ice maker motor or solenoid. In this case, you will need to contact a qualified appliance repair technician to fix the problem.
