When i press reset it turn the tray then fills fine. In any other aspect of life it would be unacceptable to us to pay thousands of dollars for something and have it quit working or need to be repaired. (I lowered the temp a degree to see if that would help). I can hear the motor trying to work. We have taken apart the freezer twice to gain access to the ice maker fan motor and to dry it out. Hi Eugene. The tray moves now which the old one was not. Hi Alan, maybe inlet valve sipping water when its OFF? I unplugged fridge for 30 secs. When the ice cubes freeze, they get too thick for the motor to flex the tray to drop the cubes. when I take a glass and push the dispenser button the ice falls into the chute but the flap doesn’t always open so ice piles up inside. Please check lfxc22526s00, Hi there I have an LG model LFX21976ST French door frig. Hi Eugene. Any idea on what could be causing this? My ice maker works just fine, but water dispenser suddenly stopped working. It still didn’t freeze so I shut off the refrigerator for 30 seconds and all is working fine. When ice tray will make full turn, does it fill with water? My ice maker continues to drip into the tray and overflows into the rest of the ice that becomes a solid block. Tried the Reset Switch but no effect. I can see the problem is not getting any water. Inlet valve assembly has 2 solenoids. thank you Eugene. Thank you, Some of the causes: Weak water pressure, Partially clogged inlet valve (there are 2 of them, one for the water dispenser and second one for the ice maker), My LG ice maker bowl filled with water and not freeze. Concerning “ICE”, i am not sure why it comes up. Is this a problem with the ice maker or just something these LG fridges do? The freezer fridge and icemaker have stopped producing cold temps completely. My LG ice maker is making ice but it gets clogged at opening coming out and won’t dispense the ice. Checking to make sure air flow is not obstructed etc. just spent 50 on a new water feed motor. Hi. Try to decrease temp in the freezer for couple of degrees and clean water tube which coming to ice maker from deposits. I guess that some amount of water splashes out when entering ice maker. Hello Eugene, Thanks for responding. Our LG LFX26974ST will have trouble making ice when the weather gets warm and humid. The explanation makes sense. I moved the wires around going down into the door from the top and the problem got worse ( not filling at all now). It sounds like a woodpecker. Hi, I have a LG refrigerator Ice Maker with Power Switch and Tray. The upper ice tray and water dispenser seem to be working fine with no leaks out the back where those lines enter the fridge, but I would presume those lines would have even less pressure than the lower line. ice maker will turn off (stop making ice) once it filled with ice cubes to a certain point. To function properly, it should deliver a flow of at least 20 psi. For kicks, I turned it back on, and now it’s been making ice for a week. Push the end of the filter and slide out the old cartridge. Water comes out of the water dispenser properly. Most times it fixes itself and goes back to the position to fill with water, but other times I have to open it and clear out ice around the outside of the tray. Waterline is tested and fine. Unfortunately, there are so many things you need to look at in order to do a proper icemaker troubleshooting. What’s left? I have the EXACT same problem with my ice maker. I have a LG LFX28968, The ice maker makes I ice just fine. Thank you. LF Model LTCS24223D/03. First a big THANK YOU for all the advice you’ve provided above – and I can’t believe how recent many of these postings are making your comments even more relevant. Over and over and over this happens. It will then dump and refill but not dump I’ve again unless test button is pressed again. Pull the ice maker out and inspect it. Learnt from this blog and some other blogs, it is due to the Ice maker fan issue. It stopped again after three months. Same goes for washing machines. Help me please! Thank you for your service! I have tried the paper clip reset, and the blades turn for a short while and then stop. But it continues to make ice, so it’s working… it’s just making very small amounts! Hi. and nothing. Your Washer Stops In The Mid Cycle? If I reset it, it will sometimes make ice but other times the arms keep spinning for a while. My fan is working (checked with magnet)…my ice detecting eyes are working (get an ETY code). I’m lost for a fix at this point. During height of the Pandemic ice maker quit working. i have read in other trouble shooting areas that the ice maker air fan will get effected by the condensation and possibly freeze up. Check the temp in the ice maker compartment. I don’t know Jared.. Right onto the floor. If the temperature is correct but the ice maker won’t work, the water inlet valve might be defective. Gary. Hi Michael, i am preparing some updates to the post regarding optical sensor and how to check them. Hi, my LG LMX25981 has a similar issue, I can hear the pump from ice dispenser trying to fill the ice tray with water, then checked, nothing. Do you have or know of any videos or other information on how to get to and replace the inlet valve in the door? … read more I just put in a digital thermometer in the freezer and will report back with temps when I have them. In order to check the inlet valve, you just need Multimeter. Nothing appears to be off track or out of alignment. My ice maker makes ice sometimes and then it won’t I’ve been gone for 3 days and it is only half full of ice any Suggestions. The video showed how to clean the filler hose with a paper clip. And by the way, the ice cubes that it makes are normal-sized so it’s not like the trays are not filling with water. My Fridge model is LFXS24623S/01. That means new door inclosure as the wire is unserviceable. Hi Eugene, Thank you for all your insight. Have to de-ice the to get water flow. What inlet valve did you replace? When the psi falls below this level, the LG refrigerator may still produce water (at a slower rate), but it will not supply ice. thank you i will, i appreciate your time, cheers. Take a look inside the ice maker compartment, is any water on the bottom? Yes, its separated evaporator coils, one for freezer , second for fridge. The ice dispenser worked before I fixed the freezing problem. Neither is making ice. Another issue could be that the ice maker needs to be reset. I am having the same issue. Hi Robert. When the test button is manually pressed it releases ice cubes into the tray. And yes, inlet valve can be partially clogged by calcium deposits. The water in the door works properly. Thanks for pointing out the test button. I have replaced both Water valves (MJX62831301 and AJU72992601) and the Sub Panel Control Board (ABQ72940010). If so what’s the part number please . For the first 2 hours, the refrigerator has been plugged in, the ice maker test can only be run once. Any additional advice that I could use? Hi Eugene, it looks like you are helping a lot of people here. Does it move up and down freely? I keep trying to unplug and plug to make this error code go away. I pressed the reset on the icemaker and it rotated fine. Eugene Smith I need your help real bad. We tried lowering temp gauge in fridge from 3 green lights out of 6 to 2 green lights, but then food and drinks are moderately cooled, not cold like we like them. Maybe the inlet valve not fully closed, due to deposit build up and thats why is sipping water? if it’s getting power, then the inlet valve in the door supply ice maker. With a new filter, water will flow more freely and when it reached ice maker it may create a splash. The so the lights on the front panel come on and the lights inside go on and off. All doors closing fine. The repairman changed out the entire lower icemaker during his 1st visit but the problem came back in about 6 months. I even checked the power going to the door ice valve side and there is no power. I even turned the ice machine off from the front panel (it doesn’t have an on/off switch on the machine itself), and the arms were still moving for a while. I tried the reset on the top unit and the motor did work but looked like only a little water was released to fill the try. This way you will be able to decrease water pressure to desirable level. UPDATE: This is how ice maker works when releasing ice cubes and it’s normal to twist ice tray. In the last 6 months it seems to get stuck in that twisted position and clicks repeatedly very loudly. Ice maker mechanics are all working fine. My water inlet valve is a single solenoid, I believe the replacement model is LG AP4451762 Refrigerator Water Inlet. GE Fridge ice maker works, water dispenser does not. Make sure the control board will fit with your model of the fridge !!! Any answers???????. I’ve got a new one for you. We had the technician here and he said everything is fine. Fan is working in the ice maker compartment? The freezer itself appears to be working fine otherwise. Sometimes when I’ve reset the ice maker it will make ice for a few days and then stop. Hi Angie, when you press RESET button what is happening? What about freezer door switch, works correct? Same every time. This is frustrating, 1.Ice fan malfunctioned 2.Ice fan loose connection 3.Control Board, LFXS29766S. I have already replaced the inlet valve, and the ice maker motor is turning the arm in a full circle (so it appears to be functioning), but NO water is coming out of the fill tube. Thanks, Inlet valve? Finally got a replacement ice maker unit. Hard to say. I think it’s a leak, but where? I have the 1st type/style of ice maker you show and am able to do the test in order to get the ice tray to rotate however it seems to bind up or get jammed on the right-hand side (as you look at the dispenser). I can hear the beep sound, but the tray doesn’t move. So, ice tray moving or not, when you test it. While I had the line removed, I ran the test cycle on the ice maker to see if the inlet valve would release water when the ice maker called for it to refill. The lower end of the ice maker door (inside the fridge) presents condensation (that obviously eventually turns into ice). Great article. You will see a rectangular opening with the magnet inside. I checked what appear to be vents inside the freezer and they look clear, no ice buildup. Respectfully Submitted, Hi Chuck, of course its AC power and it should be 120V AC. I have contacted LG with ZERO help even though it is still in warranty. Push the end of the filter for the dispenser until it clicks into its place. If evaporator fan is working in the freezer, but freezer still not cooling, you have sealed system issue or compressor failed. Thanks in advance for the assist. Hard to say whats the issue. You need to take ice maker out and see if any mechanical parts misplaced or broken. Should I try to replace it again. But if your refrigerator works more than 24 hours, in this case, every 2-3 hours ice maker will produce new ice cubes. The fridge sounds like its working but is not cooling. If water or ice were to fall from the tray, the towel is there to catch it. Wanted to say that as of only YESTERDAY was everything finally sorted out! Please help, Hello Elizabeth. We’re constantly having to beat the ice with a wooden spoon. I am having the same problem and it looks like this question is not answered?? Ice level arm moves freely, same with door switch. How do I turn it off? Whats the model number of the fridge?Some ice makers controlled by control board, some independant, Hi Eugene Smith I have a LMXS27626S LG Refrigerator with the french Doors. If its running but still not cooling, then compressor is failed (most likely). I tried the test button and water did come out water is dispensing. Even when i dont have the feature on it makes ice. Hi Pat, check the temp inside ice maker with a fridge thermometer, you can get it in Walmart for 5$. It looks exactly like this model. I thought it might be because the door is open, but have been vigilant keeping it closed and opening it for shorter time. Seems like there is a restriction in the water line somewhere. Eugene, good evening. When it turned back on, every time the fridge tries to make ice, it squirts the water out of the water dispenser instead of into the ice maker. I’m talking about the outside tray where you set the glass to catch the ice. No change in results after these replacements. LG fridge might come with 2 inlet valves, one on the back of the fridge, another one inside the left door. Suggestions? What component regulates the temperate in the freezer and fridge as well as the defrost cycle………..The mother board, the PCB main or something else. I replaced the Water Inlet valve thinking that maybe it is partially clogged. Freezer is -8 degrees—-if I use a magnet to simulate closed door, air going thru chute from freezer to ice maker is very cold—ice maker fills with water and it spins and empties out water, problem is it’s only 53 degrees in ice maker compartment so I never get any ice, Ice maker fan in the freezer failed, i guess, I have what seems to be the same problem… water is getting there but it isnt freezing…. Thanks in advance. Hi Kathy, on this picture under the ice maker, there is square plastic blocks on the left and right side. Or will the valve need to be replaced? Do we need to replace the entire ice maker? Inlet valve shouldn’t let the water flow, when its not energized. Any ideas? Hi I’m hoping you can help. Currenly i removed the ice maker assembly put some warm water over the cube former and dislodge the stuck cubes (every cube in the cube former). The water dispenser work great, just not he water to the Ice Machine. Do you have any ideas on what to check/replace? Eugene, I had the the ice machine turned off for 2 weeks. I just finished thawing it with a hair dryer for the 5th or 6th time in 2020. The right side of the tray seems to get jammed or binds up with the front shield. Hi Eugene, thanks for your service. Tried unplugging frig and retried test and nothing. Thank you! I was going to purchase a new ice maker unit but I removed the ice making unit, let everything thaw. There are no trapped cubes. 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