{"id":1513,"date":"2022-07-04T17:07:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T00:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?p=1513"},"modified":"2026-01-29T13:03:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T21:03:24","slug":"ice-maker-makes-too-much-ice-top-3-reason-and-fixes-with-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/ice-maker-makes-too-much-ice-top-3-reason-and-fixes-with-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Ice Maker Makes Too Much Ice: Top 3 Reason and Fixes (With Video!)"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know it\u2019s hot right now, but is your refrigerator\u2019s ice maker working overtime making too much ice? You don\u2019t need to live with being buried under a mess of cold cubes. The problem is almost certainly localized in the ice maker assembly itself, and finding and fixing the problem can take as little as thirty minutes. 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Dive into our how-to video just below, where we guide you step-by-step on troubleshooting this frosty problem, and get your ice maker back under control in no time!<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class='default' icon_select='yes' icon='ue808' position='center' shadow='no-shadow' height='50' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' custom_border_color='' custom_icon_color='' av-desktop-hide='' av-medium-hide='' av-small-hide='' av-mini-hide='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-6dqkd5']\r\n\r\n[av_video src='https:\/\/youtu.be\/P6bS2SOH50A' mobile_image='' attachment='' attachment_size='' video_autoplay_enabled='aviaTBvideo_autoplay_enabled' video_mute='aviaTBvideo_mute' format='16-9' width='16' height='9' conditional_play='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-4n3c3d']\r\n\r\n[av_hr class='default' icon_select='yes' icon='ue808' position='center' shadow='no-shadow' height='50' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' custom_border_color='' custom_icon_color='' av-desktop-hide='' av-medium-hide='' av-small-hide='' av-mini-hide='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-3wwwmh']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-6g0vbt' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<strong>Once you have identified the part needed for your refrigerator, search below using your specific fridge model number to identify the exact part needed:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n[search]\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class='default' icon_select='yes' icon='ue808' position='center' shadow='no-shadow' height='50' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' custom_border_color='' custom_icon_color='' av-desktop-hide='' av-medium-hide='' av-small-hide='' av-mini-hide='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-725rll']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-l509bydy' admin_preview_bg='']\r\nWe know it\u2019s hot right now, but do you find your refrigerator\u2019s ice maker working overtime? Are you inundated with ice? You don\u2019t need to live with being buried under a mess of cold cubes. If your ice maker is making too much ice, the problem is almost certainly localized in the ice maker assembly itself, and finding and fixing the problem can take as little as thirty minutes!\r\n\r\nIn this guide, we\u2019re showing you how to troubleshoot an ice maker that\u2019s producing too much ice. Before we get to it, why not check out our video guide? 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These styles refer to what sort of ice is being produced. Half-moon ice makers produce rectangular cubes with rounded edges \u2013 half-moon shapes, basically. Flex tray ice makers utilize a traditional flexible ice tray, and can come in a number of different shapes. Most typically, they produce cube ice.\r\n\r\nFor our purposes in this guide, the style of your ice maker won\u2019t matter, because ice makers all consist of the same types of parts and function in roughly the same way. You can expect to find the following parts on your ice maker:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">The ice bin, which on some models may include an auger for dispensing ice from a front dispenser<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">A control, found at the head of the ice maker itself. This part houses the components that manage the ice making cycles.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">An actuating arm, called the shut-off arm, which tells the ice maker how much ice is in the bin.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">A tray, where the ice is made, and connected blades that eject the ice from the tray.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">A thermostat that measures the temperature of the tray<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">A heating coil, which loosens finished ice cubes from the tray<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">A spout on the back wall of the refrigerator, which pours water from the water line into the ice maker.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAn ice making cycle starts when the water inlet valve is signaled to allow water into the ice maker. Water is pumped through your refrigerator\u2019s water filter, then into the ice maker\u2019s ice molds via a spout at the back of the compartment. From there, it\u2019s time to wait. The thermostat measures the temperature of the ice tray, and when it reaches a certain temperature \u2013 between 5 and 9 degrees Fahrenheit \u2013 the cubes are frozen. Now, a signal is sent to the ice maker\u2019s control and the heating coil is activated. The tray is warmed just enough to loosen the ice inside so that it will slip out when ejected from the bin.\r\n\r\nIce is then dropped into the ice bin. At this point, the cycle repeats, and as the bin fills, it gradually raises the actuating arm. When the arm is raised high enough, it will signal to the ice maker that the bin is full, and the ice maker will stop producing ice.\r\n\r\nReady to take a look at what could be causing your ice maker to make too much ice? Let\u2019s go!\r\n<h2>Troubleshooting An Ice Maker That Dispenses Too Much Ice<\/h2>\r\nIn this guide, we\u2019re troubleshooting in-refrigerator ice makers, rather than stand alone models. Our tutorial covers ice makers found in all major refrigerator brands, including GE, Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Maytag, LG, Kenmore, Samsung, KitchenAid, and more. Because ice maker and dispenser assemblies all work in roughly the same way, this guide should help you out no matter your fridge\u2019s brand or model.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Before You Begin\u2026<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">For safety, you should disconnect the refrigerator from power either at the wall outlet or circuit breaker. Never perform maintenance on an appliance that is still receiving power, especially if you\u2019re doing work on electrical components. For this job, you\u2019ll also want to shut off the water supply, which you should be able to do via a valve beneath your sink.<\/span>\r\n\r\nWhile it should only take you a few minutes to inspect the various parts of the ice maker, you\u2019re still going to be working with the freezer or refrigerator door open and the power off. If you\u2019ve got any food that might melt or spoil or medication that must be maintained at a low temperature, you should move that to a temperature controlled location, like a cooler packed with ice.\r\n<h3>Inspecting The Ice Maker<\/h3>\r\nFirst things first, remove the ice bin. This will give you access to your ice maker assembly. Most likely, you\u2019ll find this in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator, but some fridge models store the ice maker in the fresh food compartment.\r\n<h2>1. The Ice Bin<\/h2>\r\nIt\u2019s already in hand, so let\u2019s start by checking that first. Is it broken in any way? If the ice bucket is broken in such a way that it sags, sits low, or disrupts the ice maker\u2019s arm, it could be causing your issues, necessitating replacement.\r\n\r\nIn some rare instances, particularly if you\u2019ve purchased your refrigerator second hand, the refrigerator may have the wrong ice bucket entirely. If it\u2019s not an OEM ice bucket, there\u2019s a chance it is too deep or isn\u2019t fitting in your ice maker housing right. As a result, ice isn\u2019t sitting in the bucket the right way, and the shut-off arm is taking too long to be actuated.\r\n\r\nYou may also want to check the housing itself, to make sure that the rails the ice bucket sits on are not damaged. If any part is damaged, or if you have the wrong ice bucket, the component will need to be replaced. Luckily, you can usually buy a replacement ice bucket without having to purchase an entire ice maker assembly. If the housing itself is damaged, that may be a larger purchase.\r\n<h2>2. The Shut-off Arm<\/h2>\r\nShut-off arms can generally be found on the side or bottom of the ice maker. As the ice bin fills with ice, the ice moves the arm either up or over. When the arm is pushed all the way up or in, it signals to the ice maker\u2019s control that the bin is full and the ice making cycle needs to stop.\r\n\r\nYour ice maker will have a shut-off arm, so if you can\u2019t find one, it may have fallen out and will need to be replaced. To test this part, check by hand to make sure that the arm is mounted properly and that it is not stuck in the empty position. It should rise and fall or go in and out easily. If it\u2019s sticking or if it\u2019s metal and showing signs of corrosion, it is likely the cause of your problems and will need to be replaced.\r\n<h2>3. The Control Head<\/h2>\r\nA couple of different things can go wrong with the control head. Most notably, the point that the shut-off arm connects to the control head can break. You may have already noticed that damage while inspecting the shut off arm. If you do not see any other damage to your ice maker and it is still producing too much ice, even when the shut-off arm is locked in the full position, it\u2019s likely that one of the switches inside the control head has failed.\r\n\r\nDepending on the model of your refrigerator and how compatible ice makers are sold, you may be able to purchase a replacement control head alone, but more often if the control head has failed, the entire ice maker assembly will need to be replaced.\r\n<h2>Finding The Right Replacement Part<\/h2>\r\nNow that you\u2019ve done some troubleshooting, you likely know there\u2019s some component that needs to be replaced. Depending on your refrigerator\u2019s brand and model, you may be able to buy each individual part of your ice maker\u2019s assembly, or you may have to buy an entirely new ice maker assembly.\r\n\r\nTo figure out exactly what you\u2019ll need, you\u2019ll want to search for parts via your appliance\u2019s model number. All refrigerators have that information printed on a sticker somewhere on the body. Check the following locations to track it down:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">On the exterior door or sides of the appliance<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Inside the door or on the door frame<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">On the interior ceiling of the freezer or refrigerator compartment<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">On the inside wall of either compartment<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">On the fridge floor, beneath the crisper drawers<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Behind the kickplate at the bottom of the appliance<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nOnce you have that model number, you can track down individual parts and entire new assemblies with ease. Search on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/\">AppliancePartsPros.com<\/a> and search by that model number. You\u2019ll get a full list of compatible components, as well as tips and advice from other DIYers just like you. Order through us and you\u2019ll have your new component in hand in as little as two days!\r\n<h2>Wrapping Up<\/h2>\r\nWe\u2019ve walked you through how to troubleshoot issues with your ice maker, but our help doesn\u2019t stop there. If you need to replace your ice maker, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-an-ice-maker-with-video\/\">we\u2019ve got a guide for that on our blog<\/a>. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/\">our blog<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/appliancepartspros\">YouTube channel<\/a> are full of helpful guides that can teach you how to fix and maintain your appliances yourself. The next time you need DIY help, keep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/\">AppliancePartsPros.com<\/a> in mind! 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