Freestanding Ice Maker: Why does my freestanding ice maker leak water?
If the ice maker leaks water, first check for leaks in the house water supply line connected to the water inlet valve, the drain line and the drain pump. Repair any leak or replace the leaking part. Next, unplug the ice maker and check the water reservoir for a crack or hole. Replace the reservoir if it leaks. Check the recirculation pump for leaks and replace it if leaking. Finally, check the ice bin for a crack and replace it if it leaks.
THESE REPAIRS MAY HELP SOLVE YOUR FREESTANDING ICE MAKER PROBLEM
Replace the ice maker recirculation pump
The recirculation pump is in the water reservoir. The recirculation pump distributes water over the evaporator plate to form the ice slab. If the recirculation pump is getting the proper voltage but isn't running or pumping water, replace the recirculation pump.
Ice maker recirculation pump
How to replace a freestanding ice maker recirculation pump
If your freestanding ice maker won't make ice, the recirculation pump might by to blame. This step-by-step repair guide shows how to replace an ice maker recirculation pump.
Replace the ice maker water inlet valve
The water inlet valve is behind the lower front grill of the ice maker. The water inlet valve opens to fill the water reservoir when the ice maker first starts and to replace water the freezes on the evaporator plate. If the valve doesn't open or gets clogged with debris, replace the water inlet valve. Also replace the water inlet valve if it fails to shut properly.
Ice maker water inlet valve
Replace the ice maker drain pump
The drain pump removes water from of the reservoir as needed during the ice production process. The drain pump also removes water from ice that's slowly melting ice in the ice bin. If the drain doesn't run when energized or fails to pump water when running, replace it.
Ice maker drain pump
Symptoms common to all freestanding ice makers
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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: lack of electrical power, bad power cord, wiring failure, bad control board, faulty bin thermistor, bad eva…
Main causes: bad bin thermistor, condenser fan failure, faulty control board…
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 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…
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 recirculation pump
If your ice maker isn’t making ice, the pump could be the problem. Here’s how to replace it. …
Articles and videos common to all 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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