Notes from Dr. Borkosky

kenmore elite ice maker stuck upside down

The pressure is very good!

Hope Sears shows up with an icemaker, after having to wait over 3 weeks, and doesn't just diagnose it, to have us wait three more weeks. I'm assuming an icecube must have got jammed, and upon rotating to dump ice, force the tray right out. To suggest that the water inlet water valve may be the culprit is somewhat spurious because then wouldn't the Water not dispense as well? Opened the freezer, and the ice cube tray looked stuck in an almost upside down position, and kind of lopsided. How can I determine if the ice maker is defective, given the above hypothesis that it's probably not the water inlet valve.

Kenmore Elite 795.74012.412.

Meanwhile, are you having trouble just across from the freezer with a clogged kitchen sink? The water dispenser works fine but the ice maker is not producing ice. Mr. Appliance is a registered trademark of Mr. Appliance LLC.

The problem I had was the valve that comes with the puncturing feature that didn’t let the water run at full pressure. If the water inlet valve has sufficient pressure and is getting power, but the ice maker won’t fill with water to make ice, replace the water inlet valve. Changed water filter-have hi pressure from water source to water inlet valve-changed water inlet valve- continuity tested same as old one at 250 ohms. Too much leaking prevents water from getting to the ice maker to make ice. Also, temperature in freezer is sufficient + the line feeder that feeds water to the actual icemaker does not seem frozen. So what was the fix. Anyone have a suggestion. So I'd assume that the Sears guy will show up with an icemaker, since I would hope they know how straightforward they are. Thought this would fix it. If your refrigerator includes an ice maker or water dispenser, these features include a line made of durable tubing to supply water for ice or drinking. Of course when the arm is up, it thinks the ice bin is full and stops making ice. Will not fill with water unless the door is open. Heard this weird noise last night from the icemaker. @velez4ever. Tried this several times, same thing every time. The water coming out of the Water dispenser is as strong as its always been.

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. If you don’t have a freezing issue with your fridge, check that the water pressure is strong enough. That didn't happen, and I found out there is a reset switch.

Filters are cheap, repairman are not. Before checking on the valve, unplug the refrigerator and turn off the valve’s water supply. You’ll need to investigate the water supply line and possibly replace the valve to get the ice maker working again. I guess I have to have a special tool to check this, and I have no idea how to check it.

Any ideas! I have since put the arm in up position, and haven't had ice for a week. Answer Save. Figured as much, but with it still having movement, hoping there was another "reset" or something. The raker bar may have ice caught in it, causing it to jam. If you start to lose your cool, call an expert for professional ice maker repair. How can I test if ice maker needs replacement. psi is pounds per square inch. A Kenmore ice maker with a red light blinking twice or in a constant beat could be due to something as simple as a dirty water filter, an issue with a sensor or a stuck ejector arm. I did recently find a 1/4" thick sheath of ice on the floor inside the freezer, which may also point to a defective Ice Maker, no? If ice doesn’t come out, stop pressing the dispenser, open the freezer door, and look inside the chute. No water getting to ice maker. smokey. you might try defrosting the unit. I'm a housewife and don't know a thing about 20 psi. That’s why it’s such a big inconvenience if your ice maker gets stuck or fails to produce enough ice. Thank you again. Anyway, if anyone knows a trick, or if this just sounds like it's toast, I'd appreciate the input. A direct water supply line into the freezer allows it to produce ice. Dump any clumps you can’t break up into the sink. Click here to find out why. Another point; I can pour water into the tray and ice cubes will be kicked out normally. FAQs | Repair Videos | Academy | Newsletter | Contact, By How do you get to the filter and how to take the plastic tube off to check it. They will either not cycle at all (test mode) or jam. How do I get it to go up and down. Favorite Answer. Pulled everything out, and got in there, got the tray back in, and it was still in a near upside down position. Sharon McCusker Over time, various factors can cause this tubing to split or fade, and this deterioration can lead to leaks. Not the end of the world, but can't help wonder if there is something I am missing, that I could do, that will make it work. stuck in downward/dump position, left side of tray is flush, right side seem to want to rotate to fill position, but has a gap of 1/2″ or so.

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