How to Troubleshoot an LG Refrigerator Ice Maker
Before you call a repairman to look at your LG refrigerator's ice maker, try to save money by troubleshooting the problem yourself. Common issues such as hollow ice cubes or a frozen water line can often be fixed by replacing one or two simple and inexpensive parts. Check your owner's manual for additional tips on how to troubleshoot your LG ice maker. If you need replacement parts, you can purchase them from a hardware store or order them directly from LG's website. Does this Spark an idea?
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Remove the refrigerator's power cord from the electrical outlet. You can also turn off the breaker switch for the kitchen if it is too hard to reach the outlet. Remove the ice maker bin and clear out any stray ice cubes from the ice maker area.
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Check the ice maker power switch to make sure it is set to the "On" position. Make sure the shutoff arm is down.
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Inspect the water supply line that connects to the rear of the refrigerator. Look for any areas that are kinked or pinched as this could be preventing water from getting to your ice maker. Pull the line straight to correct any problems you find.
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Consult a plumber to check the home's main water line if there is still no water getting through to the ice maker. Make sure the water line and inlet valve are not frozen. Use a hair dryer to thaw out any problem areas.
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Change the refrigerator's water filter if you are getting hollow or small ice cubes. This indicates that the water pressure in the ice maker is low. Check the owner's manual for the exact location and filter replacement procedures. The filter is located near the bottom of the refrigerator on most models.
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Replace the saddle valve that connects the icemaker's water supply line to the home's cold water line if you are getting hollow ice. Now that the hole has already been pierced in the main water line, you can switch to a wider shutoff valve. This will increase the water flow to the ice maker so it can fill the ice tray completely before the cubes freeze.
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Look for pools of ice on the bottom of the freezer or icicles hanging from the ice storage bin. This may be a sign that the water inlet valve is leaking and should be replaced.
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Replace the ice maker or call a refrigerator technician if the problem persists after trying all of the previous steps.
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my lg ice maker keeps sticking in the on position when getting water or ice making a huge mess. I have to open the door then unplug it. is only 2 years old. Any way to fix this?
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Thanks Carla....I did a little praying myself and an idea followed. Thanks for the post. Best to you ...KV
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hi patty from larry.
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My LG fridge with two freezer drawer had problems with the ice maker. The water worked fine but it seem like the ice maker was not getting any water. We turned it off for a couple of days, in hope that it would fix the problem but it didn't. I searched high and low to find an answer on the forums/manuals on how to fix the problem. I was so frustrated, so I prayed that God would give me some wisdom. Then I read some other forums on some other ice makers, and saw some blub. They suggest that you pour some water in the unit to see if it would make ice. It was cheap and easy so I thought I would start there. I figured it would help me to determine if the ice maker itself wasn’t working. If it was then I would move onto replacing the valve. Well It worked, somehow it froze the ice cubes, dropped them and fill on it is own. It's an ice making machine now. Since I had so many issues finding a solution I thought I would share. I am so glad that God blessed me with an answer. If you reading this forum chances are you are having problems with your ice maker, I feel for you. If ultimately you need to buy parts for the ice maker I recommend sears parts online, I have bought from them before and they were decently priced and I received my product well packaged and on time.
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I have an lg fridge model# lrsg26923tt that has ice maker & water spout, that will not drop the ice from the ice tray. can get water with no problem but no ice cubed or crushed. any ideas? what could be the problem.
