Ice maker repair guides
These DIY repair guides can help get your freestanding ice maker working again. Whether you're replacing the cutting grid or the recirculation pump, our step-by-step repair guides safely walk you through the repairs.
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Repair guides for Repair guides common to all freestanding ice makers
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your ice maker.
How to replace a freestanding ice maker recirculation pump
If your ice maker isn’t making ice, the pump could be the problem. Here’s how to replace it. …
How to replace a freestanding ice maker electronic control board
When the electronic control board won’t activate the ice maker components, follow these steps to install a new one.…
How to replace a freestanding ice maker cutter grid
When the cutting grid is broken, ice cubes don’t drop into the ice bin. Use the steps in this repair guide to replace a…
Most common symptoms to help you fix your freestanding ice makers
Choose a symptom to see related ice maker repairs.
Main causes: failing compressor, bad condenser fan motor, faulty drain pump, bad recirculation pump, water supply proble…
Main causes: dirty evaporator plate, untreated water supply, food items being stored in ice storage bin…
Main causes: cracked water supply line, leaky drain line, broken drain pump, cracked water reservoir, leaky ice bin…
Main causes: wiring failure, broken cutting grid, faulty electronic control board…
Main causes: bad electronic control board, water supply problems, faulty recirculation pump, sealed system failure, brok…
Main causes: water supply problems, control board failure, weak recirculation pump, clogged water distributer, faulty cu…
Main causes: bad bin thermistor, condenser fan failure, faulty control board…
Main causes: lack of electrical power, bad power cord, wiring failure, bad control board, faulty bin thermistor, bad eva…
Effective articles & videos to help repair your freestanding ice makers
Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your ice maker.
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