Bob August 04, 2012 for Model Number Maytag MSD2454GRW My ice maker has been working off and on for a several months. Sometimes producing plenty of ice and other times none for a few days. Then it starts making ice again. Sometimes ice gets stuck when it is ejected from the maker. Most recently my ice maker is not filling up fully with water. It is making tiny ice cubes that cannot be ejected. Do I need a new ice maker or a new water valve or anything else? Thank you for the advice.
1 Answer Hello Bob, This sounds like the water inlet valve. There are timed electrical contacts in the ice maker control module, so there is a possibility that you are experiencing a short cycle. Most of the time in a situation like this, the water inlet valve solves the issue. This unit has a primary and a secondary valve. Either one can cause the issue. I would try the secondary 61005626 first and if the problem isn't corrected, replace the primary valve 12001892. The reason for this is simply that you can test the coils on the valves but there is no test to see if the internal parts are mechanically working properly. Read More...
Dan July 28, 2012 for Model Number PBF1951HEW My freezer light switch is sticking, it appears to be from ice forming on it. The temp control knob won't stay set, after a short time after re-setting, it somehow works it's way back to the full "high" setting.
1 Answer Dan, The first thing to check is the freezer door alignment to the cabinet, It must be perpendicular to the refrigerator cabinet. Check and clean the door seal, and make sure theres nothing in the baskets pressing out on the door, or touching the control area. Also check the refrigerator door, and seal,especially the bottom portion and also check the bottom floor of the refrigerator for condensation or water. Read More...
Scott Z. July 27, 2012 for Model Number GD5SHAXKQ02 My icemaker began making less and less ice and finally stopped all together. I ordered a Valve AP5263471 and installed this part. In door water dispenser works fine and the valve fills the icemaker radomly, very rarely and sometime only adds about 1/4 of what is usual. What else could be the problem?
1 Answer Hello Scott, The ice maker is comparable to a control board in the sense that it contains electrical contacts which tell the components what to do and when to do it. It's the ice maker that energizes the water inlet valve. It is entirely possible to have a set of contacts that stick and contacts that are burned enough not to make contact when they close. What I'm doing is explaining to you why the ice maker can be responsible for your failure. In light of this information, you can see why the ice maker is one of the most difficult to understand and diagnose. I would check the water pressure first though. You see, the ice maker only cycles the water valve open for 7 seconds. If you are getting an insufficient water fill, this can also be attributed to a pinched or crimped water line as well as an ice maker contact or water valve failure. Read More...
Dan M July 21, 2012 for Model Number 12001957 I have installed the replacement ice maker and it is producing ice. The problem is that when it kicks out ice the brake arm doesn't pop completely down. After it fills with water and rotates a little I can manually knock the arm down and it operates fine until it dispenses ice again.
1 Answer Dan, Re check and make sure you have the "bail" arm installed properly at both ends, and there are no obstructions or burrs on the fill cup or control head and ice stripper/separator. If all's OK, contact the APP Customer Service Team and arrange for a replacement part. the control module would have a defect, and will need to be replaced. Thanks Read More...
Joe July 20, 2012 I just bought a new ice maker from you can you tell me how the water line is connected to the unit.
1 Answer Hello Joe, I'm assuming that the unit you bought the ice maker for has no ice maker in it now. If this is the case, you should have bought an ice maker kit W11700559 instead of a replacement ice maker. The ice maker kit includes the parts necessary to install an ice maker in a unit that previously had no ice maker. The water supply line attaches to the water valve at the rear of the unit and the wiring should be present already and only needs connected, (one two wire jack). The water line goes up the rear of the unit and connects to the fill tube which goes through the rear freezer all to the fill cup on the ice maker assembly. The ice maker screws to the wall and the wires from the ice maker plug into a connector that is behind a plastic cover that says something to the effect of "Ice Maker Ready". The ice maker kit even comes with an ice bucket for the ice to drop into as the ice maker harvests it. Read More...
Jack July 20, 2012 for Model Number MZD2766GEB ANOTHER FOLLOW UP. If I need to "test for power to the water valve when the icemaker cycles" how will I know when it's ready to cycle? If I sit there waiting for it to cycle I might be there a long time & what if I miss it when it cycles? Is there a way to make it cycle? Plz help. Thanks PREVIOUS QUESTION My model MZD2766GEB Maytag refrigerator isn't making ice. The unit is turning to flip the ice out, it just isn't putting water into the ice tray. It's not leaking water anywhere and the water dispenser in the door is working fine. How do I check to see if the icemaker needs replaced or if it's the water valve etc? Thanks, Jack
1 Answer Hello Jack. You remove the cover and use a jumper wire. Insert it into the holes on the module T and H then wait until the will turns about 1/4 round. Pull out the wire and test for power. Read More...
Jack July 20, 2012 for Model Number MZD2766GEB This is a follow up to an earlier question. My ice maker isn't getting water to make ice. Is it true that since the water dispenser in the door is getting water, the water valve is good and I don't need to check it? EARLIER QUESTION My model MZD2766GEB Maytag refrigerator isn't making ice. The unit is turning to flip the ice out, it just isn't putting water into the ice tray. It's not leaking water anywhere and the water dispenser in the door is working fine. How do I check to see if the icemaker needs replaced or if it's the water valve etc? Thanks, Jack
1 Answer Hello Jack. No, there are 2 solenoids on the water valve and one can work and the other one be bad. Read More...
Jack H July 20, 2012 for Model Number MZD2766GEB My model MZD2766GEB Maytag refrigerator isn't making ice. The unit is turning to flip the ice out, it just isn't putting water into the ice tray. It's not leaking water anywhere and the water dispenser in the door is working fine. How do I check to see if the icemaker needs replaced or if it's the water valve etc? Thanks, Jack
1 Answer Hello Jack. You will test for power to the water valve when the icemaker cycles. If there is power there, and no water, replace the water valve on the unit. 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...
George B. July 19, 2012 for Model Number ED25TQ Icemaker works but makes a lot of noise on occasion...is this a terminal condition?
1 Answer Hello George. If the icemaker is working, but is very noisey, you will need to replace the icemaker 4317943 in the unit. Read More...
Tim July 17, 2012 The last slot in the back of the ice cube maker frequently jams with a small chunk of ice that does not eject with the rest of them. I have to knock that piece out by hand before the ice cube maker starts working again. Why doesn't that last cube in the mold eject? Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Tim, This sounds like an insufficient water fill to me. If the cubes seem small, this is the cause. You either have low water pressure to the unit, or the water valve is failing. These are the most probable causes. The issue can be in the motor module, (ice maker control), as there are mechanical points that have to make electrical contact which could be part of the issue. Read More...