What Is LG Ice Plus?

Ice Plus is a button on many LG refrigerators that boosts ice production. In LG’s own words, “Ice Plus increases both ice making and freezing capabilities.” Press it and the feature runs for 24 hours, driving the freezer harder to make ice faster, then shuts off automatically. It is designed for the times you need extra ice in a hurry, like a party or a heat wave.

This guide explains exactly what Ice Plus does, how long it lasts, when to use it, and one important thing it cannot do: fix a genuinely broken ice maker.

What does the Ice Plus button do?

It temporarily increases both ice making and freezing. LG states it plainly: “Ice Plus increases both ice making and freezing capabilities”. When you press the Ice Plus icon on the dispenser or control panel, the indicator lights up and the refrigerator works its freezer harder for a set period to accelerate ice output and freezing.

Think of it as a temporary turbo mode for ice. It does not change how much ice the bin can hold; it speeds up how quickly the machine refills it.

How long does Ice Plus run?

For 24 hours, then it turns itself off. The feature stays active for 24 hours and then automatically shuts off, though you can turn it off manually before then by pressing the button again. The 24-hour window is deliberate: it gives you a burst of extra ice when you need it without leaving the freezer running at maximum indefinitely.

When should I use Ice Plus?

Use it ahead of high demand. Because it front-loads ice production, Ice Plus is most useful when you know a big draw is coming:

• Before a party or gathering, so the bin is full when guests arrive.
• During hot weather, when everyone is reaching for iced drinks.
• After you have emptied the bin for a cooler, to refill it quickly.
• Right after a water filter change, once flow is restored, to rebuild your supply.

Outside those moments, you can leave it off and let the refrigerator make ice at its normal pace.

Where is the Ice Plus button?

On the dispenser or the interior control panel, depending on your model. LG places the Ice Plus control among the dispenser buttons on models with a through-the-door dispenser, and on the interior temperature control panel on many other refrigerators. It may be labeled “Ice Plus” in text or shown as an icon, and pressing it lights an indicator so you can see it is active. If you cannot find it, check your model’s control-panel diagram in the owner’s manual, since button layouts differ across LG’s French door, side-by-side, and bottom-freezer lines. Not every LG refrigerator includes the feature, so its absence simply means your model was not built with it.

Does Ice Plus fix a slow ice maker?

No. This is the key point. Ice Plus boosts a healthy ice system; it does not repair a faulty one. If your LG makes little or no ice even with Ice Plus on, the problem is a part, not the button. Slow or no-ice complaints on LG refrigerators usually trace to one of these:

The cheapest and most common fix by far is the water filter. LG recommends replacing it roughly every six months, and a clogged filter chokes both water and ice. A genuine LG refrigerator water filter (the LT700P style) is a five-minute swap. Too-small cubes mean too little water reached the ice tray, low incoming pressure or an inline water purifier can starve the icemaker, and with no water there is no ice.

Does Ice Plus use more energy?

For its 24-hour window, yes, a little. Because Ice Plus drives the freezer to work harder to boost ice and freezing, the refrigerator draws somewhat more energy while the feature is active. That is precisely why LG built in the automatic 24-hour shutoff: it delivers the extra ice when you need it and then returns the fridge to normal, efficient operation on its own. So there is no penalty to leaving it available and using it before a party, but there is no reason to leave it running continuously either. Use it as the short-term boost it was designed to be, and the energy impact stays negligible.

Where do I get LG ice and water parts?

Start with the filter, and identify parts by your model number. Because ice maker assemblies are model-specific and some older ones have been discontinued, the model number is essential for the icemaker itself. The water filter, inlet valve, and related parts are broadly available. Browse genuine LG refrigerator parts and look up your full model number to find the exact ice-system components for your unit.

Watch: how to replace the LG refrigerator water filter that keeps your ice flowing

The bottom line

LG Ice Plus is a 24-hour boost to ice making and freezing, perfect for parties and hot days, that switches off on its own. It speeds up a working ice system but will not repair a broken one. If ice is slow even with Ice Plus on, start with a fresh water filter, then check the inlet valve and ice maker, matching parts to your model number.

Written by: AppliancePartsPros Team