The ice maker receives water through a small water supply line that runs from the refrigerator to the water pipe. The supply line then leads to the water fill valve in the fridge that is controlled by the icemaker thermostat.

When the water freezes, the thermostat shuts off the water supply via the solenoid. It then turns on the heater so that ice cubes can be released from the ice mold.

Due to a number of reasons, the ice maker may fail to work as effectively as it’s supposed to. Here are some of the most common ice maker issues as given by refrigerator ice maker repair professionals:

Failure of the ice maker to make ice

You will have this problem when the water route is blocked or the solenoid doesn’t work. The ice maker also won’t make ice if the bail wire is lifted. For you to have ice in your home you need to ensure that the bail wire is working.

For it to work you should ensure that it’s above the ice tray and in the down position. Is it in the upper position? It might be shutting off the ice maker thus the reason for it to fail making the ice. Put it in the down position and it will start working.

You also should give attention to the water supply line. Is it allowing water to flow as freely as it’s supposed to? Inspect the supply line and ensure that the line isn’t kinked behind or beneath the refrigerator.

Is the line clogged? You should get rid of the clogging material.

Finally, take a look at the solenoid. The water line attaches to the solenoid at the back or bottom of the fridge.

It’s common for the solenoid to be defective or fail to receive power. To fix the problem you should try flushing the solenoid with water to clean it. While at it, inspect the seals or diaphragms and ensure they are in good shape.

Ice maker keeps on freezing up

If your ice maker has frozen up, it’s easy to fix the problem as all you need to do is to thaw it out. For you to do it you need to start with unplugging the refrigerator from the power source then turn off the circuit breaker.

You should then find the fill tube. This is a white rubber-like hose that delivers water to the ice maker. Once you find it you need to pull down the small metal clip off housing the tube.

For you to thaw the ice, warm the hose and surrounding mechanism. For you to do this you need to use a hairdryer. You should be cautious when doing it as you can easily electrocute yourself as the water gets into contact with electricity.

If you don’t like the risk that comes with using a hair dryer, you should soak the supply tubing in hot water.

Failure of the ice maker to make enough ice

The ice maker might be making ice, but it might not be enough. This comes about due to a number of reasons. One of the most common reasons is water leaking. To confirm it, you need to check the refrigerator and ensure that it’s perfectly level. The ice maker should also be level.

You also should check the supply line for any damage, kinks, or pinching it might be having. How are the fill cups? Check them and ensure they are correctly aligned with the water funnel.

If you still can’t find the source of the problem, you should ask a professional to inspect the unit and try to troubleshoot it.

Noises in the freezer

The freezer can be making a wide range of noises that have different meanings. Clicking sounds are brought about by defrost timer switches, compressors, and opening and closing of the water valve.

Unless you are an expert, it’s hard to tell the meaning of the different sounds; therefore, it’s wise that you hire an appliance repair Northern VA professional to help you with the inspection and fixing of the faulty parts.

For you to have a great experience with the professional, ensure that he/she is experienced enough. He/she should also be certified to work in your local area.