Rob H. December 07, 2016 for Model Number KUIS18PNTB1 Hi....I'm a regular customer of yours and trying to tackle my 18 inch under counter kitchenaid ice maker model #kuis18pntb1....Was working great, then started filling and emptying the water in about 2 minute intervals, it also makes a series of "clicks" while this is all going on....The water valve is shutting off as it is supposed to until the unit drains the water back out, then it opens and refills again and again...Acts to me as though the control unit has lost it's mind....The condenser fan is not running either while this is all going on.....Please help if possible.
1 Answer Rob, If this unit has an auxiliary drain pump then this will likely be the issue with the unit. You can try to unplug the unit from the auxiliary pump and plug into the wall separately and see if the unit operates properly. If it continues to operate the same then the control board would be the issue. Read More...
Kevin August 01, 2016 for Model Number KUIA18PNLS4 I have a Kenmore KUIA18PNLS4 ice maker that is not making ice. The water is circulating and the plate is getting cool, but not cold enough to make ice. I have noticed that the fan is not coming on at all. I tried an external fan on the coils and it began making ice. I took the fan off and it does run with an external power source. Something is not switching the compressor fan on when needed. There are 2 wires that go to the fan. One, I believe is the off white common that runs to the compressor. The other wire is orange and looks like it goes to the circuit board. At this point, I am tending to believe the problem is a bad circuit board. Any thoughts? Could I simply splice the hot for the fan to the hot for the compressor? Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Kevin. Test for power to the fan on the unit. If it is there, then the fan motor is bad. If it is not there, then the board is bad. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Kevin October 25, 2015 for Model Number KUIC18NNTS1 My ice maker is not making ice of proper thickness. Sensors were replaced and problem persisted. I disconnected unit to see if it would reset itself. I then plugged back in and problem continued. When the unit is turned on, water fills reservoir and then flows over area where ice forms. But it seems like the unit cycles too soon -- water flowing over ice maker shuts off prematurely, the thin ice sheet slides off and it is then cut, but it is very thin ice. Is this a control board issue or an issue with another part?
1 Answer Kevin, The average time that the water should flow and form on the evaporator would be about 25 minutes. If the evaporator coil is not getting cold enough then this will cause the issue. You will want to check the condenser fan during the cycle to see if it is blowing and make sure that the condenser coils under the unit is not impacted with dust. These would be the most common causes for the issue. Read More...
Duane October 15, 2015 for Model Number MSD264RHEB Here is a question I posted yesterday with the response. My question to follow is, if the ice machine does not cycle on, would this be the control panel on the front or the ice maker itself? The Ice maker quit making ice. I have a normal flow of water from the front on the refrige. The tube on the back of the fridge that goes to what seems like the fill of the ice maker, does not have water flowing through it. I disconnected it, turned the water back on( slowly) no water came out. Duane for Model Number MSD264RHEB ANSWER Hello Duane. Make sure the freezer is between 0° and 5°. You need to check and see if there is power going to the water valve when the icemaker cycles. If so, replace the water valve on the unit. If not, or the icemaker does not cycle, you will need to replace the icemaker on the unit. Also, check and make sure the fill tube on the unit is not frozen and clogged. If so, replace the water valve and thaw out the fill tube. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter.
1 Answer Duane, This issue would be a icemaker that is faulty and not the control panel. The part number for the icemaker is D7824706Q. Read More...
Jimmy September 14, 2015 What can cause an ice runs for a little while and than shut off. I do not have the model number.
1 Answer Jimmy, We would not be able to properly answer this question due to each unit may have a different type of icemaker set up. It could use a control board or may not, or it may have a ice fan depending on the model that may malfunction. We would need to have the model to assist properly. Read More...
Maynard August 02, 2015 for Model Number Kenmore Elite Ice Maker 106.89582702 This machine has a self cleaning mode. Suddenly two days before it stopped making ice the red light came on and continuously blinks. It will no longer make any ice. The compressor and fan will run but that is it. It does not seem to run long enough or cold enough to make ice. I am thinking the control board may be bad or at least have a bad part within. Am I on the right track here? Control board number is a Whirlpool W10141364.
1 Answer Hello Maynard. Here is a link to our Repair Forum, this is a free service to our customers. Use this link to access the repair for your question. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/refrigerator-freezer-repair/29618-ice-maker-not-working-kitchenaid.html Read More...
Scott July 27, 2015 for Model Number KUIS15NRTBO My ice maker quit making ice. If I unplug the machine then plug it back in it will start making ice then quit again. It seems to run a lot of water after that. Is it a control board ? Everything else seems to be working OK.
1 Answer Hello Scott. Make sure the sensors are good on the unit first and if so, the it sounds like the board may be the issue. Also, make sure the compressor is running when it stops making ice. If not, test for power to the compressor. No power, replace that board. Read More...
Rick C. April 17, 2015 I have a Whirlpool Ice Maker GI15NDXTB0. When the machine comes on the light turns on when you open the door then proceeds to fill the pan then it starts to flicker the light and makes a pulsating noise kind of like knocking as if something is trying to turn on.
Dan February 11, 2014 for Model Number KUIC15PRT The icemaker makes good ice for about 3 to 4 cycles. It then has an operation without putting any water in the reservoir, but the compressor kicks on and it goes into a freeze mode. The evaporator gets very cold, usually the water line then freezes and it tries to have a normal cycle after that but not much water gets into the reservoir. In addition when the ice is being made for about the last 2 minutes of the cycle, the water level gets so low the pump draws air into the line
1 Answer Dan, Based on the description it sounds as though the water line is freezing during the cycling of the refrigerant. What you will want to do is pull the main top on the icemachine and check to make sure that there is not ice building at the back right corner where the lines come into the unit. Also make sure that you insulate around the water line so that the coldness of the refrigeration lines cannot freeze the water line and make sure that the area is sealed good so no air can get in. Read More...
Gary December 04, 2013 for Model Number KSR525IKSS01 My ice maker quit working. The red eye on the control panel does not come on at all. Does this mean I need a new emitter board or what is the problem?
1 Answer Hello Gary. Here is a link to our Repair Forum, this is a free service to our customers. Use this link to access the repair for your question. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/refrigerator-freezer-repair/29618-ice-maker-not-working-kitchenaid.html Read More...