Troubleshooting A Portable Ice Maker

Troubleshooting A Portable Ice Maker | Check This First!

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Troubleshooting a portable ice maker is not difficult...depending on the issue you are trying to troubleshoot. If your portable ice maker is taking longer to make ice cubes or making smaller ice cubes, this easy maintenance procedure would be worth trying before throwing away your portable ice maker! The troubleshooting and cleaning process we show in this video will apply to most all countertop and portable ice makers. Below is a link to the Frigidaire Portable Ice Maker we have. This portable ice maker has been a fantastic addition to our RV and has provided over a year of reliable ice-making for us so far!
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Chapters:
0:00 The Problem We Are Troubleshooting
1:33 Disassembling The Portable Ice Maker
2:31 The Source Of Our Problem
3:17 Cleaning The Ice Maker Coil
4:32 Ice Maker Re-assembly
5:53 One More Important Step!
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@tammygrayson906 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! My ice maker started making small hollow bits of ice a few weeks ago. Yesterday, I decided to fix it or get it off my counter. I started by giving it a good cleaning with vinegar. I noticed that the ice tray was only filling halfway, so I took the cover off and blew through the water line. I then noticed that the coils were filthy. I used a toothbrush to clean them like you suggested, and now my ice maker is working like new!

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

@bandmom3505 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much! We followed your instructions and now our ice machine is working like it's brand new. Which is a great thing since we live in Texas and it's been 100+ degrees every day for a month!!

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad the video was helpful and thank you for watching!

@JarheadAndGingersJourney 2 жыл бұрын

We’ve had ours just over a year and have been thinking it is running slower. Now we will try this. Thanks for sharing.

@JouppiOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

This definitely helped ours! Thanks for watching!

@stephenreid1755 2 жыл бұрын

Your repair worked perfectly. Our icemaker is as good as new. Thanks!

@JouppiOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad the video was helpful and thank you for watching!

@preciouswilliams22 Жыл бұрын

This video just saved me from throwing out my own portable ice maker I've had for the past 6 years!! It didn't occur to me that dust had accumulated to on the fan & coils... I read about it first, blew on the rear without removing the cover, & it started working again... then I later cleaned it by removing the back, used a toothbrush, & NOW it's good as new! Thank you!

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad the video was helpful!

@user-kh2mw9gj7l Жыл бұрын

We were a trip away from Menards to buy a new ice maker when I found this video. A simple tooth brush and a few minutes later and it worked like new! Probably saved $100. Thank you,m

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad this helped you out and thank you for watching!

@mikejackson4015 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot buddy. Used your technique for my old one in the garage now the both of them are working just fine. Appreciate you boss.

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad the video was helpful!

@ginnyloohoo5932 6 ай бұрын

I had a new one waiting in my Amazon cart. So happy I found you before I purchased! Thanks! 🛠️

@JouppiOutdoors 6 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching

@robertsherer7501 Ай бұрын

Thanks! I was fixing to throw our ice maker away. Your short, informative video encouraged me to open it up and do a little "spring cleaning." We've got ice coming out better than ever!

@JouppiOutdoors Ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!

@maryneedham9727 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I know I can do that myself! I especially like the tip about letting it sit after you have tipped it over. Good job.

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

@heathercheek2287 Ай бұрын

Thank you - cleaned the coils off as you suggested, works like a charm.

@hansoogi 10 ай бұрын

This worked out great as far as getting into my ice maker and cleaning the dust filter and fan assembly. I unscrewed the fan box and blew air through from the outside in and that did a great job (room covered in dust). Also, watch out for bending the very thin dust filter tines. I did bend some as I brushed them, so I had to carefully bend them back so air could flow as designed. Thanks again

@JouppiOutdoors 10 ай бұрын

Glad it worked out for you!

@leelemon3373 Жыл бұрын

I am amazed at how much ice we go through at home. we have a Frigidaire too because our freezer is full of food. I use filtered water from an under sink RO system. very happy with both. good video. Thanks

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@magicsammy Күн бұрын

just did mine - totally clogged - good vid!

@JouppiOutdoors Күн бұрын

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

@theroadjunky1052 Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thanks great video you saved my little ice maker working like a charm

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad the info was helpful!

@mannycastineira4983 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. I have a new one that haven't used yet.

@JouppiOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely keep an eye on the dust buildup…Ours is working very well again now that the coil is clean! Thanks for watching!

@BrieTV777 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! This got me back working within minutes!!

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@paulprops2947 25 күн бұрын

You saved me buying a new machine THANK YOU! I used an old toothbrush to carefully clean the foils and had canned air i use on my keyboard to blow through the foils. Removed a lot of fuzz. My Machine is running like new making Large ice cubes fast.

@JouppiOutdoors 25 күн бұрын

Awesome! Glad the info was helpful!

@staffworks8366 12 күн бұрын

i shall try

@user-dk8lg3bw1m Жыл бұрын

I used a can of compressed air from the computer store. It worked very well!

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

@conniemoneymaker5328 Жыл бұрын

Great info, I have the same ice maker. It did help ice maker perform better! thanks

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

@michaelborquez6690 10 ай бұрын

Man, you saved me a headache and some money as well. My machine would make 3 ice cubes and stop after that. And take a long time to make them. I became frustrated and ready to trash the ice maker. Insert your video. Followed it to the T. And the problem solved. The machine makes full baskets of ice in about an hour or so. Thank you

@JouppiOutdoors 10 ай бұрын

Awesome! That’s the point ours was getting to when I did this video. Glad it helped you out and thanks for watching!

@Mediaman67 28 күн бұрын

these are the fins of the coils that are underneath same with any cooling system, Car AC, Window AC's, and even the outside units on full HVAC systems - one tip the toothbrush is great to use, just don't push too hard as the fins are somewhat fragile and can bend, and then you will be in worst shape - they do make a fin comb but this is a tight situation, so the tooth brush method is a great way to do it.

@JouppiOutdoors 20 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@sha3909 Жыл бұрын

Omg I just did this. And it's working. Thank you sooo much

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

@bruceh3786 2 жыл бұрын

An additional technique is to take it outside and blast it with a leaf blower. That will clear almost all of the dust out of the case. Start out with a little distance to make sure wires are not being pulled lose. I found it is also a good way to clean the dust out of desk top computer cases.

@JouppiOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for sharing, I was amazed at how much dust had collected inside the unit. Regularly blowing it off once it’s clean would help tremendously. Thanks for watching!

@inothing7370 Жыл бұрын

Use a air compressor or Ryobi makes a cheap battery operated compressor .. Great to keep in care in case you catch a nail

@y2kdiva Жыл бұрын

12/20/2022- I JUST NOW disassembled my Frigidaire Ice maker, took out to the back porch, set my Craftsman leaf-blower to highest setting and aimed it at the exterior fan. As the blower loosened the dust I took a toothbrush and gently brushed the coils. RE-assembled the unit , plugged it in and now it works like a charm! THANKS! 😊

@lightworker6982 7 ай бұрын

I have a Makita blower now and others in the past but thats exactly how I have cleaned all of my desktop PCs for the last 15 yrs. I had a feeling it was dust in the ice maker. Thanks for verifying it for me.

@theobosshoff6464 6 ай бұрын

😊ll😊😊l😊😊

@johnjohns2333 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the video, I think I just fixed mine appreciate it!!

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@JoshuaLade-er8cm 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for that information it was a really simple explanation

@JouppiOutdoors 3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, thanks for watching!

@catadvocateNy Жыл бұрын

It worked!!! Thank you so so much.

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

@tedharveyiii5194 Жыл бұрын

LOL! I did this about 2 months ago not knowing this video existed but I removed the fan....similar vacuum attachment too. She chooches the ice out once again!

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

@cheriecottrell6699 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I thought I was going to have to buy a whole new machine!!!

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

@dustindavy4319 7 ай бұрын

Nice fix. Looks like an interesting life y'all live.

@JouppiOutdoors 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@stanacho854 Жыл бұрын

Forced air will definitely be more effective. Also, be careful when brushing the fins of the core assembly as they bend very easily. Appreciate you sharing your video.

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Great advice, thanks for watching!

@heathermartinez2954 8 ай бұрын

Yea I bent mine.....

@robertcaldwell4351 2 жыл бұрын

Good tip thank you

@JouppiOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and thank you for watching!

@Cbunte567 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the awesome video! We too use ours everyday in our camper. We just got a new one, same model as yours, and it is doing all kinds of weird stuff. 1) makes and they are all stuck together in a long line. 2) sometimes the ice forms on the pins and then the water keeps freezing onto them until there is one big solid block of ice. Any ideas? it's only a couple months old.

@saraheatonwriter 4 ай бұрын

Thankyou im going to try this!

@JouppiOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, thanks for watching!

@BrittanyL36 Жыл бұрын

I didn't have high hopes, but surprisingly, it worked! I followed your advice and opened it up to clean everything thoroughly. After closing it back up and turning it on, it ran like it was brand new again. I am overjoyed that I didn't have to purchase a new one. Thank you so much for your helpful suggestion!

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, glad it worked for you!

@RickandDarcirvadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Never knew to clean this.

@JouppiOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

It has definitely helped the ice maker perform much better since cleaning the coil.

@thoritissimgarage1482 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@Confused_Philosopher Жыл бұрын

I have had 3 countertop icemakers. I bought them because i did not want to waste space in my freezer with ice cubes. I just have the freezer/refrigerater that came with my batchelor apt. The first one I bought died 2 yrs after purhcase the second one died 1.5 years after bit I managed to repair it by replacing the fan with an old computer fan I had lying around. It died 6 months later because the top reservoir kept cycling bbefore the water even started freezing. (i intend on trying to fix that). The current one I just bought I also purchased a food vacuum thermos. Because I ran the other 2 24/7 they wore out fast .now all I do is run it till the basket is full and dump the ice bullets into the thermos and I have ice all day and the ice machine is not running.😊

@dwall6396 8 ай бұрын

I have a new ice maker and on the left side of the evaporator coil, the rods freeze up and doesn’t release the ice . The other half side release ice, but there very thin. What do you think might be the culprit .

@apocraphontripp4728 Жыл бұрын

You probably should consider fabricating an air filter for the inlet side of the unit. I'm considering buying one of these to create a small portable AC unit for my caravan. You video really helped in my planning, thanks.

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

An air filter is a great idea! Thanks for watching!

@apocraphontripp4728 Жыл бұрын

@@JouppiOutdoors Yeah i was thinking about it some more. As i will probably have to do the same with my project. I'm considering using a filter from a cheap home depot mask. Attach the mask filter holder to the filter inlet, glue or screw, then have replacement filters on mass. It should work.

@patgenik8266 Күн бұрын

Thanks for the tips ! I wonder if you have a suggestion regarding my Insignia 44lb unit. When I push the clean button lots of water comes out and it works When I push the ice button no water comes out at all ? any suggestions would be appreciated

@luisfelipetrigo 9 ай бұрын

Good content, thanks for sharing. Your thoughts about the following: "use compressed air towards the coils through the fan - for it to go out in the direction it came from - and have the vacuum cleaner on the other end to collect the dirt/dust".

@JouppiOutdoors 9 ай бұрын

That would work, just be sure the air pressure doesn’t fold the fins over…they are very thin.

@claudiojusto5453 Ай бұрын

hello, what kind of compressor does it have? thank you.

@Tom-em3dv 17 күн бұрын

Can you help with my ice maker it was running fine and the compressor stopped while it was making ice the evaporator fan was still going I powered it on and it started but the compressor just stopped running. So can you maybe help its a frigeadare or however you spell it im not at fridge guy so if you want can you give some tips and there i no dust i opened the back so do i have to replace the compressor?

@irvingjuarbe2193 Ай бұрын

Hello, I got a used icemaker from my neighbor who said it did not work anymore. I plugged it in and the lights go on for the settings but THAT is it. The fan does not spin and I imagine that it needs a thorough cleaning inside but not sure what can cause the fan not to spin. I hear no Humming inside either. Any suggestions besides what you demonstrated in cleaning the coils that I might try, Thank you.

@JohnKreis 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video, I gave it a shot, but I was more surprised that there was barely any dust on the coils at all. I did give it a thourough cleaning though, but the problem that I'm having is that about a month ago, I noticed that the ice cubes being made were smaller and smaller, even though it's set on Large. It finally got to the point where it's just basically making Ice discs, many of which just fall thru the slots in the ice tray. Any ideas what might be causing that?

@Duchess1285 Ай бұрын

The ice shovel broke on mine, first one side and I put it up with a twist tie and it worked but then the other side broke, I tried to rig it the same way but it didn't work. Any advice?

@Confused_Philosopher Жыл бұрын

I have an air blower for my computer that I use to clean out dust. I haven't figured out how to take the front chasis off yet. I need to see what is going on with the water tray cycle.

@InLoveWithaPaladin Жыл бұрын

Wow this is great... my icemaker is so loud...I'm going to try this today Thank you!

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

@antwin444 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful!! My ice maker stopped working for a few months but after doing this it started working again (: Unfortunately, it only made 3 rounds of ice and stopped working...not sure if there's another issue

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Oh no! Check the water pickup tube and make sure it’s clean. Sometimes it can get blocked.

@staffworks8366 12 күн бұрын

how do you "blow out" the water line? mine is not pushing through the water with enough pressure to contact the sensor

@Yummy3110 10 ай бұрын

Money savor. Thank you. Just about to throw away. I always forget that most issues is because things are dirty.

@JouppiOutdoors 10 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, glad the video was helpful!

@shinysparkilylights 7 ай бұрын

ooh man. never thought about that… it’s similiar to a computer collecting dust 🤦🏻‍♀️. need to see how much ours has!!

@JouppiOutdoors 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@christmysavior 9 ай бұрын

I take apart the cover. Take it outside a use the leaf blower to remove the dust. I'm careful not to bend the thin fins. It now works like new. Thank you so much for your time and video. 🙂

@JouppiOutdoors 9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

@YungDeath7220 Жыл бұрын

What do I have to look at if it’s leaking water?? At first I thought it was leaking from the little hole that’s on the bottom to drain and change the water but upon watching it I realized it’s not even leaking from there it’s leaking from where the metal plate is at, from one of the slits. Can anyone that’s had this problem help? We really don’t want to pay another $200 if it’s something that can be fixed at home! I also want to be a bit more educated before I open it up and start tinkering with it 😂 (Also, your video was so informative! I had no idea we had to clean it! We’ve had ours for about a year now and I want to take care of it so that it’ll last a good time! Thank you!)

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I have not had that issue, but it is not difficult to take apart. I’d give it a try and see if you can solve the leak. Thanks for watching!

@kbrindsor8689 Жыл бұрын

If want, you may have air conditioning coil cleaning spray on hand to thoroughly clean coils - just an idea :)

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

That’s a great suggestion! Thank you for watching!

@raphaelness1239 Жыл бұрын

Mine may have got fried from s power surge recently. Do you know if these have fuses in them that may have protected against that. It will no longer power up. Let me know, thanks

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I did not see any fuses in mine when I had it apart. It would be worth taking apart to check though.

@nickcabanillas3715 2 ай бұрын

Same unit. Only 4 months old. Only getting half the ive cubes out of the squares. Right half isn't doing anything. Any idea?

@leannarodriguez4031 4 ай бұрын

My ice is not pumping the water is there fan is going frigidaire countertop ice maker not circulating the ice to flow what should I do. When I first got it I had no clue at the bottom of the try the white crystal or tan will float at the bottom of the try and the ice will taste nasty

@clearprintsolutions931 7 ай бұрын

Thank you will do the cleaning. Hopefully it will help mine. My icemaker will fill and freeze ice when i first plug it in. But it will not continuously fill and make ice. You got any ideas about that?

@JouppiOutdoors 7 ай бұрын

Sounds similar to what ours was doing, hopefully this helps!

@abbylowe1637 2 жыл бұрын

any ideas on how to take off the front of the machine? Water pump stopped working and can't seem to access it without taking off front part.

@JouppiOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not 100% sure how to remove the front, but I would think the top would need to be removed first.

@TJVarmint 10 ай бұрын

Good video. Although, doubt dust is our issue. When attempting to fill the water tray, half of the water misses. It makes cubes 1/2 the size.

@christmysavior 9 ай бұрын

If half of the water misses and makes half size, then your water line is possible restricted and plugging up. Check that the ice maker tray is sitting level.

@TJVarmint 9 ай бұрын

@@christmysavior the end of the tube had some sort of crud on it that redirected part of the water. Now fixed and working great.

@Calchick7 Жыл бұрын

ours is 4 months old and suddenly stopped making ice, the water flow does go to the silver tubes at top, will try cleaning, but seems not very dirty at all. Any other thoughts? could compressed air can be used on these? I also cleaned with vinegar water in case mineral build up but still not working.

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Compressed air can be used. If the airflow across the fins is blocked, the metal tubes will not get cold enough to make the ice properly. Thanks for watching!

@makechips Жыл бұрын

There are several videos showing that the water pump that fills the tray can have it’s impeller fouled by a single hair or other debris. You can disassemble the impeller housing and clear the debris to get it working again (if the motor hasn’t burned out)…good luck!

@roberthunt4183 Жыл бұрын

Let's see it work.

@lordgalla 3 ай бұрын

Hello,should the fan run as soon as compressor kicks on,or is it t-stat controlled??

@JouppiOutdoors 3 ай бұрын

Ours kicked on with the compressor but would cycle once it started making ice

@Juniorkinono 2 ай бұрын

What's happen if fan condenser not working how to get it working?

@juliannazariah-oquinn5770 3 ай бұрын

My Frigidaire icemaker had the arm freeze up and I how to unplug it and let it thaw that ice would come off those little fingers. I plugged it in and let it run again and it made ice for a little bit but then it started smelling like burning rubber so I just unplugged it again. I am a single mom with very few mechanical skills. Is this worth my while to try and troubleshoot it myself?

@JouppiOutdoors 3 ай бұрын

It doesn’t sound like your issue is what we had in this video. Honestly, these units aren’t very serviceable except for some cleaning and maybe replacing the fan. The burning smell is a bit concerning.

@miriahnorris329 Жыл бұрын

How can I get my ice full indicator to turn off

@scruff1026 Жыл бұрын

Great video, what mine is doing is the tray will move up in position click, the pump does not engage. Then immediately will go back down and repeat one more time. Then just rest at the bottom and till do nothing until I power off. Any suggestions? Thanks

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I haven’t had to troubleshoot that problem yet.

@yorgle11 7 ай бұрын

Might be a bad microswitch, so it's not detecting when the tray is in position. You could use a multimeter to test if the switch works. There's another video (about 18mins long) from "CelGenStudios" that shows those parts and replacement. Microswitches sometimes have 3 terminals on them - one pair will give you "normally open" behavior and the other pair will give you "normally closed". Make sure to match how the originals were wired to behave.

@emoryredd5774 Жыл бұрын

Is there a way to take off the top to replace or clean the ice bucket?

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Yes the top is removable once you take the side off like I did in this video.

@Rizlaz69 Жыл бұрын

would this help for a weird loud sqeaking noise my unit is making? It started a few days ago, no idea whats wrong

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure? It couldn’t hurt to try! Thanks for watching!

@charissikawells7093 Ай бұрын

My tray tray keeps moving and when it stops my water won’t run… Any suggestions

@salvatorelamagna559 2 жыл бұрын

We thought we were only ones that use our portable icemaker in RV we have same brand, different color. That should run off your solar/inverter set up, doesnt it? Can you run a tv and satelitte dish off solar setup too?

@JouppiOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

We don’t run the ice maker on the inverter, although it is capable, the draw is more than we like on the battery bank. A rv and satellite dish would be no problem as long as the battery bank was appropriately sized. Thanks for watching!

@decembristkendall6516 Ай бұрын

Any tips on what to do if the metal piece that makes the cubes still isn’t getting cold enough to make ice even after cleaning out the fan? The fan kicks on but it doesn’t make the extra noise after to tell you that it’s actually freezing the water.

@JouppiOutdoors Ай бұрын

Unfortunately, it sounds like the compressor isn’t coming on. I do not think they are serviceable on these units.

@deweylube 5 ай бұрын

Quick question. Ice maker used to work and would blow out warm air, but now it is only blowing out cold air and not forming ice. Is this a refrigerant problem.? I have tried cleaning things up. Good air flow but not warm like it used to be.

@JouppiOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

No warm air sounds like the compressor is not running. Unfortunately these units aren’t very serviceable for issues like that.

@Kelsey0652 11 ай бұрын

Mine is leaking from the bottom and I have no idea why. I can’t find any videos on it. It holds water in the tank but once it goes to make the ice it starts leaking water.

@JouppiOutdoors 11 ай бұрын

I would check the small hose going from the water pump to the upper part of the icemaker. You should be able to see it if you remove the cover as I did in this video. Hope this helps!

@owenholtz9121 9 ай бұрын

Ours is saying add water even if it’s full. Would doing this help that at all?

@JouppiOutdoors 8 ай бұрын

I would check to make sure the water pickup or hose is not blocked.

@d.mustang5017 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. My ice maker was filthy. My tray is in a stuck position. Any ideas 💡??? I'd appreciate any feedback

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I haven’t had that particular issue, but I would definitely take it apart and check it out. It may be just jammed.

@Jesus_Saves494 Жыл бұрын

My ice full/water needed lights are blinking back and forth and ice tray will not go into position. Do your lights blink back and forth and have you found a fix?

@charitawilliams5836 Жыл бұрын

@@Jesus_Saves494 mine also. There are some directions on the lid for when that happens but the writing is so small that I can't read it. I have a Kuppet and I have had it for a few years but haven't been using it but maybe four months. I don't think I can do anything that involves taking it apart and stuff and these people that do these videos never answer anybody's question. They just thank the people that it worked for. I hope you get some help. If I can clean mine then I will. If not I will just go back to my refrigerator ice maker. I got the portable one because I had become anemic and was spending too much money getting large cups of crushed ice from Cook Out or Exxon everyday 😊.

@Lola.y.KillaKash Жыл бұрын

Mine still doesn't workkkkkkkkk😢 .after cleaning Check ked the hose

@coastaljems5109 3 ай бұрын

I did this and my issue didn't get fixed. It's pumping water and it's doing the while process but its like the element won't gwt cold enough to even form ice. What can be done ?

@JouppiOutdoors 3 ай бұрын

It may have developed a refrigerant leak. If the coil is clean and the fan is running, the issue might not be repairable.

@CLepper61 10 ай бұрын

Well did it fix it before i take mine apart? Ty

@JouppiOutdoors 10 ай бұрын

Yes, It did solve our problem.

@CLepper61 10 ай бұрын

@@JouppiOutdoors it solved mine also I really want to thank you. 😊😊😇🥰

@kimberlyschiele1117 Жыл бұрын

Will compressed air be effective do you think?

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Yes, as long as you blow in a direction to remove the dust and not embed it deeper into the fins.

@tangiefrange Жыл бұрын

Mine just makes a clicky noise when I cut it on then it just sits there…. Idk what’s wrong

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

They are pretty easy to disassemble, I’d take it apart and see if I could find the culprit.

@teslafanboy7826 Жыл бұрын

I bought a new ice maker, and I put my old ones away, and they got all moldy on the inside. Is there a way to remove the water bowl and stuff so I could scrub it clean, and get rid of ALL of the mold??

@christmysavior 9 ай бұрын

Use vinegar and water and turn it on. Run several cycles. If still moldy. Tape over all the vent holes. Take it to the car wash and finish cleaning the mold off. Be sure to rinse all the soap off. Blow it with air and dry. Then remove the tape. Works great!

@MichaelHancock-gj2sd 2 ай бұрын

Is the fan supposed to run all the time? I just got a used one from a family member. I plugged it in with water in it and the fan is not running?

@JouppiOutdoors 2 ай бұрын

Our fan doesn’t run constantly

@lewood5 Жыл бұрын

They make and sell what is called a fin comb and it is specifically designed to clean the fins without smashing or bending them. Just an FYI

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks for sharing!

@dmthompson44 Жыл бұрын

good luck getting a fin comb in there. I have a small fin comb and there is 0% chance I get enough access unless the ice maker is almost completely disassembled

@hoodbarbiee.nique1964 8 ай бұрын

What if it’s brand new and takes long to make ice ?

@johnscheuermann4676 3 ай бұрын

When removing the cover I found the same issue but it wasn't the only problem. It would go through the motions yet wouldn't feed any water to the ice making tray. When watching the mechanism I found that one of the micro-switches was broken, therefore not sending a signal to the pump that the tray was in position. Replaced the micro-switch and we're back in business. DONGHAI 5A 250VAC T120 micro-switch. Hope that this helps someone!

@BBOOXXEERRMr Жыл бұрын

My just makes a bit of noise at first but nothing happens after

@myth_noise2737 9 ай бұрын

Mine is blowing very hot air out of that fan. Idk if I need to refill the freon or maybe do a deep cleaning like yours

@JouppiOutdoors 8 ай бұрын

I would check to see if the coil is covered in dust first.

@myth_noise2737 8 ай бұрын

@@JouppiOutdoors well. That’s very weird. I opened the back panel to look if there was any dust and it was clean. Closed up and plugged it back in. Started making ice again! 🤷🏻‍♂️ Large cubes getting ready in 8 minutes.

@heidis8713 Жыл бұрын

The aluminum fins definitely need to be cleaned, but be VERY CAREFUL not to bend them. If bent, they will also block airflow.

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Great point, thanks for sharing!

@celestedunson5960 Жыл бұрын

My issue is that the ice maker is not moving to grab the water… almost like the motor is gone. And suggestions?

@isabelneal428 Жыл бұрын

We’ve had this issue too, our ice maker power button blinks green and the white scooper thing that movies that fills the water to the metal things to make the ice isn’t moving at all so I’m not sure if this will help but I’ll try!

@melvinsloan501 Жыл бұрын

What if it's new doesn't make ice Fan is not turning

@naturallyafroqueenbey7438 10 күн бұрын

Im gonna tey this i only had mine 4 weeks and it says add water. This is my kast attemot

@izzybronc Жыл бұрын

Hi mine says add water but tank is full. Any advice? Thanks.

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Check the filter at the bottom of the water reservoir. It pulls off and you can make sure it is clean. If it’s blocked, no water gets pulled in and it thinks it’s empty.

@henryclayton5000 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@JouppiOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, thanks for watching!

@dougsaroma 8 ай бұрын

I have one just like that. Accidentally left it on overnight. When I turned it off and moved it off the counter I found a few minutes later it was leaking a whole bunch of water through the bottom. The counter was dry when I moved it. How does that happen?

@JouppiOutdoors 8 ай бұрын

Maybe the reservoir drain plug on the bottom is not seated all the way or leaking?

@kristalmcculloch6734 Ай бұрын

Use distilled water so the water line doesn't get gunked up with hard water , do this with coffee makers too distilled water only

@JouppiOutdoors Ай бұрын

Great advice! Thanks for watching!

@merete14 Жыл бұрын

Our ice maker makes too much biiip sounds. Do you know how to remove the sound?

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Not sure, maybe the water line is clogged? Ours definitely gets louder as the water level drops.

@TheHortond Жыл бұрын

I tried your suggestion. The inside was clean as a whistle. The compressor motor was hot and not vibrating. I think the compressor motor is dead. Not impossible to replace but might not be worth it.

@JouppiOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Definitely sounds like the compressor has failed.