Andy January 19, 2013 for Model Number 795.71023.010 I am trying to replace the auger motor for the ice maker. How do I remove the speed nut clip so the motor will come loose from the plastic housing?
1 Answer Hello Andy. These are reverse threads. You can hold the shaft with pliers and unscrew the yoke from the motor. These are very tight and not easy to do. Read More...
Richter J. May 21, 2012 for Model Number GAEGHH7WAET5 This weekend the noise was extremely loud, so loud it was hard to hear the television. It comes from the ice maker and sounds like it is in the protected part where the tube from the ice maker goes into the back. It made that noise two times each day and sounded like a prop airplane taking off and maybe crashing. It also has been dripping a little from the ice maker to the bottom of the freezer. This refrigerator is not very old. We bought it at the end of 2009.
1 Answer Hello Richter, When the ice maker makes this kind of noise, the gears inside it are about to clash and lock up. The ice maker needs to be replaced. The water under it can either be from contacts inside the ice maker sticking, low water pressure to the valve, or a faulty water inlet valve. Read More...
Rickter May 16, 2012 for Model Number ED5FVGXWS There is a loud gringing and banging noise coming from the back of the refrigerator behind the ice maker. The ice maker works fine as well as the freezer and Frig.. It does this about once or twice a day. The noise is very loud and may last for 10 minutes or longer.
1 Answer Hello Rickter. See if the noise starts after the unit has just shut off. If so, this is the freon equalizing and it is normal for the unit to make these noises. It can be very loud sometimes, and not so bad other times. Read More...
Randy February 11, 2012 for Model Number ed5vhexvb01 Ice maker not dropping ice after frozen only does it every now and then. When it does release the ice will fill up with water to start the next cycle. Is heater that thaws ice so arm can remove ice not working properly?
1 Answer Hi Randy. What you described to me is either the ice maker thermostat not sensing the ice bin frozen part # WP627985, or the ice maker heater not getting full power from the head assy. switches part # 8201515. It also (food for thought) may be better off to replace the whole ice maker assy. part # WPW10190965. You need to consider it is calcium deposits that over time build up in the ice cups and then the ice acts harder to eject after the heat release also. Thank You. Read More...
Randy October 23, 2011 for Model Number ed5vhexvb01 Ice maker is only making and dropping ice every now and then. Water is getting to the tray but just does not seem to make it real fast. We are on a well system and recently had to replace well pump and had shut off the ice maker while this was going on, ice maker was off for 2 days and noticed that it was not keeping up with out usage about a week later. In 24 hours it has only dropped ice maybe 2 to 3 times.
1 Answer Hi Randy. If now you are only getting intermittent water fill, possibly the water valve coils are bad part # W10408179.The ice maker commands the valve for approx. 6 sec. to allow water to flow. Make sure your fill tube is clear by twist/remove/ unhook and dry with a hair dryer. If this was the case , then the valve was needed. Thank You. Read More...
Jason September 18, 2011 for Model Number Maytag Black Refrigerator MSD2542VEB01 It appears as though my refrigerator is not pumping water up to the ice making tray? The water dispencer on the front of refrigerator does work and the ice maker motor seems to be working also it is just not making any ice? Thanks for any help you can provide.
1 Answer Hello Jason. If the Ice maker is good, and the fill tube is not frozen, you will need to replace the water valve W10408179. Hope this helps. Read More...
Gold August 29, 2011 for Model Number MSD2542VEB00 What's involved in replacing the motor? It looks like it can be changed out after removing the bracket inside the freezer. Is it wired with a clip? What's the easiest way to remove the coupler from the shaft? Thanks
1 Answer Gold, You're on the right track, Remove power to the refrigerator, remove the bin and most of the shelves, remove the four(4) screws holding the bracket to the back wall, slide the bracket out, carefully(don't damage the liner, etc.) and disconnect the wiring harness to the motor , solenoid, etc. It's sometimes easier to hold the auger motor shaft with a pair of pliers, and turn the auger yoke counterclockwise(reversed threads) until it's loose enough to turn by hand. Good Luck and Thanks Read More...
Darlene H. June 29, 2011 for Model Number msd2572vewo1 My ice dispenser, dispenses ice only sometimes and after I pull the ice bucket out move the ice put the bucket back then it turns only to dispense a few cubes then stops it is as if the motor is too weak to turn it. Could this be possible the refrigerator is only 3 months old.
1 Answer Hello Darlene. Check the size of the cubes and make sure they are correct and not sticking together. If they are good, you will need to check the temperature in the freezer and make sure it is correct. If so, make sure the parts inside the ice bucket are good and tight and nothing is broke. If the bucket is good, you may need to replace the motor WPW10317991. Hope this helps. Read More...
Jodel April 06, 2011 for Model Number ed5gvexvd00 Everything works and sounds as it should but the coupler feels like it's stripped. It's too weak to push or turn the coil-like metal that pushes the ice out of the dispenser. Is this the part that should be replaced?
1 Answer Hello Jodel. You will need to replace the coupler WPW10169511, not the motor. It is either cracked or stripped. Hope this helps. Read More...