Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Working - Top 3 Reasons & Fixes - Kenmore, Whirlpool, Frigidaire & more

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Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Making Ice? - Top 3 reasons and EASY DIY instructions to get your Refrigerator back to working order. For the full information on troubleshooting this problem, visit: www.appliancepartspros.com/b/...
Reason #1: Ice Maker: If the refrigerator isn’t producing ice, then the ice maker may be broken or damaged and need to be replaced or fixed
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Reason #2: Water Inlet Valve: This valve controls the cold water that enters the refrigerator. If the ice maker isn’t working, the water inlet valve could be going bad.
Reason #3: Water filter assembly: The water filter assembly filters the water as it comes into the fridge. The assembly can become clogged or damaged and need to be replaced.
The 'Top 3 Reasons Your Refrigerator is Ice Maker Not Making Ice' video covers all major brands of Refrigerator, including: GE, Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Maytag, LG, Kenmore/Sears, Samsung, KitchenAid, and others.
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@meridianjumper 2 жыл бұрын

I have been working on my Whirlpool model GX5FHDXVY03 that is having issues with not making ice. With you providing the readings that I should see with my multimeter, this was an easy troubleshooting session. The culprit was the water solenoid that was showing a value of "0". Ordered my part and we will have ice very soon! Thank you for the awesome video!

@wojtekwesolowski1950 Жыл бұрын

Very valuable video . Specifically ,short & precise . That is PROFESSIONALLY . Pure gold in the internet garbage . Thank you .

@paultringukjr.625 3 жыл бұрын

Best step by step diagnostic video showing you how to test the individual components of the ice maker. Well Done !

@woodworkerii 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent troubleshooting guide. Thanks!

@jonstson1753 3 жыл бұрын

Man has a wide legged stance.....he is trustworthy

@tubingtonite Жыл бұрын

Great informative information will be ordering parts very soon thank you!!!

@billbaute3102 8 ай бұрын

This was a tremendous help! My Kenmore IM was still working but not producing as it should. Cubes were smaller, also. First step was clean the coils, and they were completely clogged. After a couple of days the IM close to normal, but still not producing as before. Just checked it out with multimeter and all appears OK.

@appliancepartspros 8 ай бұрын

What all did you happen to check with the multimeter? What is the model number of your fridge?

@chriserickson4417 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video, it helped me immensely.

@fishycomics 3 жыл бұрын

I will have to play this video as my guide, exactly gonna determine its that water pump

@sherireeder7633 Жыл бұрын

I have a Hisense French door but the ice maker is identical to the one you're showing . I've had it for 2 yrs and a hard piece of ice knocked the part that flips the ice loose then the wires looked as if they got cut . For some reason , my entire frig seemed to shut down after this happened but everyone doesn't think this has anything to do with the frig stopping but this is the only thing that happened before it stopped. I actually tried to put the wires back together and noticed the frig staying on 45 seconds b4 it goes back out . I decided to replace the ice maker and hope it works . Because non of the videos I've seen has stated this could happen , I've just been guessing . Hopefully the replacement works . Thanks for the video !

@robertneal3058 2 жыл бұрын

This video was really helpful now I got to put a motor in the ice maker

@karengottlieb7214 3 жыл бұрын

What ohm level should you set if you have to do that manually?

@ianwillis5292 2 жыл бұрын

Can the ice maker going out contribute or be the reason why the fridge is freezing everything? (i already tried changing out the cold control thermostat). thanks! Great vid.

@FunForLifeTV Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the video. If the water supply line is clogged, would that stop the motor from cycling?

@sincerelystonewall617 3 жыл бұрын

Great production! Great hosting skills and break down of the process. Thanks for making the video. Carry on!

@randyedward1 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, the BEST!

@jonmcphailjr5269 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Solved my problem

@docbramblefield883 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of good info in here

@mywalkingfriend Жыл бұрын

Excellent video 😊

@weecatfishingocsalt-life6703 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@terrilamasa439 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video and comments. (May need to show the Sears reps + the one returning after the FIRST serviceman replaced the bottom freezer fan.) However, the ice maker has not worked yet! ( This work on our Kenmore Elite LG has been the THIRD service call and the machine is NOT EVEN 5 years old yet! is this what we call a LEMON?)

@chris76-01 3 ай бұрын

I think whoever has been trying to fix it so many times unsuccessfully is the lemon 😂

@2001karlton 3 жыл бұрын

My Motor OHMS test was 78 Ohms. Is that a bad test and is the motor need to be rplaced?

@giovannihardy5017 10 ай бұрын

Wow great video my friend 👍🏽👍🏽

@SuperPuffmaster 2 жыл бұрын

External water valve solenoid I’m reading 1 ohm instead of 270. I checked the continuity on the solenoid for the ice hose in the back and it was good. Where is the external water valve solenoid at? I’m not sure what part it is

@thedmbfan 2 жыл бұрын

I think you help me fix my fridge!

@johnsebastian5378 Жыл бұрын

VERY HELPFUL🤩

@dso2805 Жыл бұрын

Great videos!

@stevetash5032 2 жыл бұрын

Help! When I tested L and M for the motor I got 74.8 ohms (MM set at 200 which is lowest ohm setting) you said should be 4,400 - 8,800...when I tested the external water solenoid I got no change on MM. Got one on order.....

@andersonmattoso8500 Жыл бұрын

i got my kenmore refrigetor coop year ago was working fine but , they stop make ice and i never change the filter , do you think is the problem or i have to cleaning on back ? please can you help me

@SommerFamilyDad Жыл бұрын

I got stuck at 2:53 "First remove the cover" In the video it's just sitting loosely on. In my freezier, it's impossible to pry off. Do I have remove the icemaker first just to get the cover off? And if so, then I could use a bit more guidance on disconnecting the electrical connection. I'm not seeing anything to pry up to release the connection.

@shirleyroberson5553 9 ай бұрын

What temp should Frigidaire refrigerator freezer temp be set on the lowest or highest setting to make ice faster ?

@appliancepartspros 9 ай бұрын

As long as it is below 10°F, the icemaker should make ice. However, the speed will not change. On average, most icemakers make around 10 cubes every hour.

@cajunthumper 2 жыл бұрын

This one driving me crazy if anyone has suggestions. My Frigidaire side by side is about 8 years old. The ice maker replaced about 6 months ago. We noticed some wet ice and frozen clumps in bucket then water leaking out of front. I determined that the ice maker was calling for water and it opened up the valve and seemed to fill the tray normally and with no leak. However, it called for water again every 3-5 minutes until the corner of the tray would overflow. The valve seems to be coming on and shutting off properly it is just happening every few minutes instead of waiting the proper cycle time. Is it the ice maker, the inlet valve or something else?

@carolynslewis6077 Жыл бұрын

I have a whirlpool side by side I have replaced the ice maker waited 24 hrs to make ice I got a half. And then it stopped no more ice. The temperature it’s at 15 and humidity is at 16 . No ice in 2 weeks. What should do next?

@kwinters5550 2 жыл бұрын

Our refrigerator's condenser coils were super dirty, so our ice maker didn't work. Well we cleaned it up, and now our ice maker works.

@brandondpersonal2988 9 ай бұрын

It was very unclear. At 3:00 mins When you are checking everything with the fridge unplugged or with everything connected? Thanks for the video

@sweatydripz3587 Жыл бұрын

I have WRS321SDHZ model whirlpool it's making ice but won't dump the ice I reset it

@roba9607 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video

@appliancepartspros 6 ай бұрын

You are welcome. If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know.

@jennyvanderwerff4948 3 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks

@TheWickedOne5150 2 жыл бұрын

Why would a solenoid that tests good not open to send water to the ice maker? Good pressure new filter. Water dispenser works fine.

@RobHealy1 3 жыл бұрын

Step 1. Unplug refrigerator. Step 2. Use control panel on refrigerator to lower temperature for maximum ice prodction.

@butonasidenote 10 ай бұрын

Right???

@Ssapp55 3 ай бұрын

How is the plastic cover attached to the control housing? Its a Whirlpool WRF535SMBM00

@appliancepartspros 3 ай бұрын

What do you mean how does it attach? Does your part not just snap on to the control housing?

@Ssapp55 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@appliancepartspros 3 ай бұрын

If you are still having issues let us know and we can look more into this for you as well.

@georgekronbar4764 7 ай бұрын

Why is my Frigidaire professional dual ice maker, bottom isn’t working after I heard knocking for a while

@appliancepartspros 7 ай бұрын

Are you getting water to the ice maker?

@lindaworszylo5738 Жыл бұрын

nice video, but it doesn't show my kenmore side by side. the ice maker is in the top of the frezzer. the ice despensor is on the door with a lift out bin. how do I fix this.

@michaelcurran5015 8 ай бұрын

Have the same refrigerator. I keep replacing circuit boards. Doesn't seem to help

@bernadinechristiansen7697 3 жыл бұрын

Mine is a may tag refrigerator

@johannesnegron3681 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. I have a similar fridge. It makes ice. But is like melted. Like water had been poured over all the ice. Freezer is working fine and freezing the food. And the ice maker is brand new. What could be causing this??

@lakecityransom 3 жыл бұрын

The heater coil has to loosen the ice up so the arm can push it out from the tray. If its overly thin/melted ice then maybe the freezer is not set cold enough.

@robertgonzalez2543 Жыл бұрын

Here's my problem, I changed out the check valve, mine is inside behind the panel. I'm getting water to the water dispenser but none to the ice maker, so should I now change the ice maker?

@shaunseagrave729 Жыл бұрын

Same

@wit1002 11 ай бұрын

@@shaunseagrave729 Same, I replaced the Water inlet valve and it did not fix the problem. Mechanics of cycle seems to work fine, it is just not pulling in water. Did you solve your issue?

@bernadinechristiansen7697 3 жыл бұрын

I think the ice overfill and I can't open the icemaker front to empty. Help.

@brich2929 2 жыл бұрын

what was the problem? Because that's what my fridge is doing!

@emmasanchez7795 3 жыл бұрын

There is a part on top o f the refrigerator with is a tube that provides de water to the ice maker. That piece suddenly start throwing water up to the ceiling and get water in that little compartment and water does not get to the icemaker. What is wrong.? That.little square pice.on top of the refrigerator?

@JimTMcDaniels1 9 күн бұрын

Last ohm meter test about blew up my ohm meter. Maybe they meant to unplug the refrigerator before testing!

@appliancepartspros 9 күн бұрын

Unless you are specifically testing for voltage it is always recommended to unplug the unit during testing.

@luckylucky344 Жыл бұрын

So, If I don’t want to make Ice the Ice Maker Arm should be Up right ?

@jayfrosimpson2895 8 ай бұрын

Yes

@user-ll9ih5ms5n 5 ай бұрын

Mine was the refrigerant can was not pushed in all the way . Started making ice right away.

@appliancepartspros 5 ай бұрын

If you have any questions or need help with anything please let us know.

@hoosbomb 3 жыл бұрын

What about leaks? Creating a whole block of ice

@sengtha9396 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Kenmore elite refrigerator which is only 2 years old..water flow is ok..still coming out from the frig. But replaced the filter anyway...I pressed on the test hole in ice maker assembly and it seems like it’s rotating and has water coming in also. But I replaced it anymore since it’s easy to get to. I checked the back of the frig, everything is clean...fan still running fine. But I clean it anyway...now ice maker still not making ice..I don’t know what else to check..any idea? Thanks.

@sengtha9396 3 жыл бұрын

So basically with brand new water filter and ice maker assembly, water coming out fine...but it’s still not making ice..so frustrating.

@mgvstar 3 жыл бұрын

@@sengtha9396 Did you ever get your ice maker to work? If so, what was wrong with it?

@michaelcurran5015 8 ай бұрын

Same issue

@ronbarber1383 3 жыл бұрын

The water won't shut off when making ice

@noahway13 2 жыл бұрын

Dudes' hair looks like he got a hold of some live wires. JK. A REALLY good video. It solved my problem. Well done. Thanks.

@seemooreb.9724 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't have info on my model ...Ofcourse not

@philkearny5587 7 ай бұрын

Mine just needed rebooting to fix the problem. Must be running Microsoft software.

@ZenButcher 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t blow up your ice maker like I did. I have the first type he showed how to test. The numbers looked good on the multimeters so I pulled off the white gear thing that says don’t adjust. One of the contacts was black and dirty. I cleaned the gear part with electronics cleaner and a brass brush. Then, for good measure, I sprayed electronics cleaner into the ice maker contacts. Nothing happened until I scrubbed it with a brass brush and BOOM. Instant fire. I blew on it and it went out. Reinstalled the gear and it started turning immediately. Seems to work like new!

@danielhopkins6206 Жыл бұрын