Maytag Refrigerator Ice Maker Not WorkingMFI2568AES The part(s) or condition(s) listed below for the symptom Refrigerator ice maker not working are ordered from most likely to least likely to occur. Check or test each item, starting with the items at the top of the page. Related VideosSymptomHow It WorksDisassembly Most Frequent Causes for Refrigerator ice maker not working See All Refrigerator Parts for model MFI2568AESIf the freezer temperature is above 10 degrees Fahrenheit (-12C), the ice maker will not produce ice cubes efficiently. The freezer temperature should be set between 0 and 5 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 to -15C) for the ice maker to work properly. If the freezer temperature is too high, ensure that the condenser coils are clear of debris and the condenser fan is working properly. In addition, check to see if frost has accumulated on the evaporator coils. If the evaporator coils are frosted over, part of the defrost system has likely failed.The water inlet valve is an electrically-controlled valve that opens to supply water to the dispenser and ice maker.

If the water inlet valve is defective, or if it has insufficient pressure, it won’t allow water to flow through. As a result, the ice maker won’t make ice. The valve requires at least 20 psi to function properly. Make sure that the water pressure to the valve is at least 20 psi. cheap auto glass repair pittsburgh paIf the water pressure is sufficient, use a multimeter to check for power to the water inlet valve. guardian garage door opener pricesIf the water inlet valve has sufficient pressure and is getting power, but the ice maker won’t fill with water to make ice, replace the water inlet valve.french doors for sale cardiffRepairClinic Item #1187201Dual water valve for Ice2o$69.67Quantity:In Stock ›One component of the ice maker assembly might be defective. used windows and doors kitchener

Since many of the ice maker components are not sold separately, you may need to purchase and replace the entire ice maker assembly. Before replacing the ice maker assembly, check the water inlet valve, water line, and fan. If none of these parts are at fault, and the freezer temperature is at least 15 degrees Fahrenheit, replace the ice maker assembly.sliding screen doors san diegoRepairClinic Item #3022886Replacement ice maker kit$215.80Quantity:In Stock ›The home may have insufficient water pressure. kitchen cabinet doors surreyThe water inlet valve supplies water to the ice and water dispenser. steel bulkhead doors for saleThe water inlet valve requires a minimum of 20 psi to function properly. custom interior doors auckland

Check the water flow and test the pressure to determine if it is at least 20 psi.The door switch turns off the ice and water dispenser when the refrigerator door is open. If the door switch fails, the dispenser will not turn on. To determine if the door switch is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. bifold closet doors 35 inchIf the door switch does not have continuity when activated, replace it. white internal door obscure glassRepairClinic Item #1164494Light/Fan switch, 3 terminal$20.31Quantity:In Stock ›The door switch turns off the ice and water dispenser when the refrigerator door is open. pivot shower door for saleRepairClinic Item #1553076Two terminal door switch$18.00Quantity:In Stock ›A clogged water filter can restrict the flow of water to the dispenser and prevent the ice maker from working properly. shower door for slanted roof

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Apparently it had been leaking for awhile because when I pulled the fridge out, I found the water had been draining toward the back wall, quietly warping our hardwood floor. We don’t have the icemaker hooked up so it was definitely a defrost problem, caused by a little drain grommet. second hand doors for sale in durbanThanks for nothing, Whirlpool.timber external doors glasgow Fixing the drain is easy & takes about an hour, although that’s mostly time spent watching ice melt during which you should eat all your ice cream. double glazing door locks problemIt’s probably 20 minutes of actual work. garage roller doors melbourne price

Here’s how to fix it — you’ll need a 1/4″ nut driver & a flat-head screwdriver. All the screws on my fridge had the slot in the top, so you could do it all with just the screwdriver. Step 1: Don’t kill yourself. You can wait until later but don’t forget. Step 2: Freezer door. garage door andover maIt’s 4 screws, one in each corner. garage door redmond waJust loosen them a few turns — don’t take the screws out entirely — it’s much easier putting the door back on when the screws are already in place. auto glass repair sunrise flThe door slides up & off.4 door jeep wrangler tent Step 3: Lower basket. garage door replacements peterborough

It lifts out, no tools required. Now’s a good time to start eating all your ice cream. Step 4: Upper basket. Remove the 2 screws at the front of the rails, then lift up the rails slightly on each side, to slide the basket forward. On the plastic pieces at the back sides of the upper basket, push in two tabs with your screwdriver on each piece & pop them up. buy unfinished maple cabinet doorsThis will let the upper basket slide out off the rails.car window repair fort wayne indianaRemove the lower screw, then loosen or remove the two screws above the icemaker. car window repair kissimmee flUnplug the wire harness where it passes through the rear panel — squeeze the sides of the plug & pull. car glass repair cardiff

Lift the icemaker up & out. The water tube will slide out of the guide. Step 6: Plastic guards. The thermostat guard is the skinny piece to the upper right. Push in (to the right) the tab on the left side in the middle. The guard opens like a door pivoting on the right edge, & pulls out.car door lock cylinder missing The center fan guard has two tabs at the top on each end that push in toward the center, & another tab in the middle at the bottom of the guard that pops up.cost to replace upvc door Step 7: Freezer panel. garage door opener columbia moRemove the 4 screws in each corner. guardian garage door opener for sale

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To release the upper section (that you already unscrewed in Step 4), left it up, bend in & pull out — the back end has a tab through the freezer wall. The lower plastic slide housing unscrews with 4 screws. Step 8: Ice Dam. By now you should see the ice problem. Typically the entire evaporator tray is completely iced, along with some of the tubing. garage door repair in ocean county njWarm water applied with a turkey baster works well. garage door rollers nylon vs steelBe careful not to puncture the coils because … that will ruin your fridge.garage doors cornwall prices Do all the ice melting while the drain is still plugged so it runs out into the freezer floor where you can sponge it up. garage door spring repair plano

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The plastic tray under the fan is the evaporator tray — that’s where the water SHOULD normally be dripping into & evaporating from. Behind (technically in front of) the fan, there’s a black drain slide into the tray that leads up to your plugged drain. Push the slide aside to see the drain. upvc front door side panelsThere’s a rubber “duck bill” grommet on the end. front wooden door designs keralaPull it off & clean it — it’s no doubt plugged with gunk. iron front doors san antonioBetter yet, trim the opening very slightly so the hole is larger — see this site for photos.external stable doors for sale

Step 10: Put it all back together. Some tips: if you lived hard/fast & didn’t remove the rails & rail housing, getting the freezer panel back in place can be a bitch. Make sure you slide the tray rails all the way out before you start trying to put the rear panel back. Bend the panel vertically along the middle so it springs back into place on each side. bobcat front door for saleOnce it’s in place, don’t forget to run the thermostat wire & icemaker tube/plug out.wooden entry door with sidelights When you put the the top tray back, make sure it’s all the way to the front before you pop the plastic pieces on each side back down, so the gears on each side are aligned in matching grooves. upvc door hinges uk