How to Fix a Frigidaire Gallery Refrigerator that Wont Make Ice

If your Ice Maker is not working, this video will show how to Diagnose and Repair it. The diagnosis procedure should work for virtually any fridge with an ice maker, but if you're wondering, this is a Frigidaire Gallery model number GLRS2642A-B6.

[@danieltravelstead]

For any others who might run into this problem, I spent literally hours trying to diagnose what was wrong after running through everything in the video and nothing seemed to work. I ran into something online that said to pop off the front of the actual ice maker (just use a little bit of force but it should pop off if it's like the one in the video) and if the gears are not moving, turn the large gear 1/4 of the way around clockwise to begin a manual reset process. Within a few minutes water came from the tube into the ice maker but it took me resetting multiple times to get ice and it still didn't work continuously without constantly resetting which led me to believe something may be wrong with the motor. After very close inspection the next day, I realized that probably a mm of two of the wedge tips on the gear had been corroded/chipped off and that was the reason the gear wasn't turning, water wasn't flowing into the freezer and ice wasn't being made. A quick gear order of Amazon for $15 ( www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083HMNWBP/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza ) fixed my issue and ice is flowing back in. Just glad I didn't have to replace the whole ice maker! Thanks @Farm Dad for the walkthrough as I would have never been able to deduce what was happening without this video and learned a whole ton about my refrigerator/ice maker in the process! lol Also my model number was FFSS2614QS6A.

[@tammystewart797]

Wow thx ur awesome 👌

[@jerryanderson6466]

Thank you!!! I just replaced the assembly and still nothing.. gonna look at the resetting it... thanks again for sharing

[@jerryanderson6466]

My gears won't move manually. Look great but I can't turn it. ?????

[@bramsburg07]

Dude thank you! I decided to try this after replacing the filter before I pulled the fridge out (easiest to hardest method order lol) and I had a broken tooth on the gear and the loose tooth got jammed and stopped it from spinning. We are up and running now!

[@tgall3]

Thank you so much! After the repairman looked at it for 30 seconds and said the whole ice maker needs replaced and quoted $350 I was shocked. Found this video, and this comment and sure enough, the gear had been worn down. And now it's working. Thank you!

[@ronniewest87]

This HVAC Dad would like to thank you. Ive tried all your fixes before watching your video and came to a bad solenoid. Luckily, i have a slighly older model in the car hold that i will swap the part on. Just thank you cuz being a dad aint easy and fron one man to the next, build your legacy and pass it down to those beautiful children the way any man should. God bless you and yours brother!!!! From Florida with love.

[@FarmDad]

I appreciate that. Well said! Best to you and yours as well!

[@auroralynne1980]

I wanted to take a moment and say thank you. I’m a single woman and I own my own house. And your video helped me fix my icemaker. I know it’s not a major thing but ice makes me happy. Thank you so much.

[@FarmDad]

Glad to help! I have to have ice too.

[@bernaldulce]

I felt this! I’m trying to fix mine as we speak

[@wolfsden3812]

Farm Dad you go the extra mile to demo problems with a fridge.....I applaud your effort!

[@FarmDad]

Thank you!

[@serinadixon5738]

OMG, it took me two days to find a video/ website with someone who had enough sense to actually help...I can't believe even the GE techs are so uneducated.. Thank you for saving MY day !!!!!!!!

[@FarmDad]

Glad this helped you out!

[@norodom2074]

Thank you very much . Just fixed my mother in laws fridge after watching your video. For her it was the frozen water line.

[@FarmDad]

Always good to get some bonus points with the mother-in-law! :)

[@sireeznutz]

you sir are a lifesaver. I pulled the plastic thing out the back and sure enough it was blocked with ice. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@tracyc12384]

You helped me in the first minute of your video. My ice maker lever has been stuck in the halfway position for months. I stuck my finger in to feel around for water or ice - nothing. I sat back down to continue your video when I heard the water come on for my fridge. I looked in the freezer, and the arm was down with a full tray of water! It’s a miracle on ice! 😂

[@FarmDad]

Glad to hear you found the fix right of way and I was able to help you get there 👊

[@hogrydr100]

Thx for taking the time. Very good shots in the video. I was lucky enuff that I have the same fridge as you. Now I’m off to go thru all the steps you showed.

[@reneegriffiths6211]

After watching your video I was able to assess what my problems was. I used a pair of bent needle nosed pliers and removed the plastic water piece from the back of the refrigerator and it was frozen solid. I noticed that to remove this piece I had to turn is a quarter turn to unlock and then pull. After I thawed out the ice I simple replaced and quarter turned it into the lock position and then reattached the water source. Thank you for posting your instructional video, it was very helpful.

[@FarmDad]

Glad you got it fixed!

[@reneegriffiths6211]

@@FarmDad great video.

[@CrazyRightWingNut]

I love seeing what people have in their frig.

[@holliesteban3671]

I had ice in the plastic part in the back top side. I ran warm water thru it and now everything works fine! Thank you for your help!

[@FarmDad]

Common problem. Glad you got it fixed!

[@gwendolynhughes9681]

Excellent Video!!! I am a DIY girl and your video was straight forward and easy to follow. The plastic piece in my unit had a solid piece of ice in it. I removed, rinsed, and re-installed it. FYI, the plastic piece comes out easier if you push from the inside. I used a towel to get a better grip. WE HAVE ICE AGAIN! Thanks Farm DAD

[@FarmDad]

Great job! Glad to hear it is fixed!

[@hohupjoon]

I had a kink in my water line that required replacement and thought that that would fix the problem. A day later, still no ice: I found your video and checked the water dispenser and sure enough, the plastic thingy was chock full of ice. I popped it out, melted the ice and cleaned the gunk that had built up, and I’m now getting ice. I am over the moon! Thank you for teaching me how to maintain my own stuff!!!

[@FarmDad]

Super glad to have helped you!

[@marilynbernardo2014]

Thank you, farm dad. You were right - the white tube was blocked with ice. Saved me a service fee.

[@FarmDad]

Glad to save you some money.

[@bluusoda]

Hey guys - just wanted to share a fix you might want to try. I had a repair guy finally look at my ice maker (2018 fridge). Turns out there was a design problem (he spoke to someone from Electrolux). Air was seeping into the hole where the waterline goes. If you live someplace that has high humidity it could cause the line to freeze. The fix was to insulate the line in the fridge and also seal the hole. Used to freeze up after 2 days and stop making ice. Has been running great for 2.5 weeks now and makes ice much much faster. Good luck!

[@lestine38able]

Hey not sure how to insulate. Can you plz walk me through

[@bluusoda]

@@lestine38able hi, the final fix was to replace the hose that goes into the fridge. The insulation part was basically just making sure there’s no gap where the hose enters the fridge.

[@F8Mopar]

Thanks to you I'm now a Licensed KZbin Technician 🎓

[@FarmDad]

Go forth and fix things, my pupil!

[@erinchilson1034]

Thank you so much for video ! You saved us from buying a new refrigerator!

[@FarmDad]

Glad to save you some money!

[@spalani11]

You explained that perfectly...it was thorough without being too long of a video...Thank you for the video!

[@FarmDad]

You are very welcome. Thank you for the kind comment.

[@sireeznutz]

Great video...... this was perfect and I found the ice in the plastic piece that you showed. I do want to caution those that will doing this, the metal plate behind the fridge that surrounds the plastic piece is extremely sharp. I made the mistake of running my finger across it as I was pulling the piece and ended up with a pretty deep cut in my thumb. I suggest using pliers to pull the piece out if it doesn't budge for the inside, or taping around the metal edge that surrounds the piece. Good luck. Great video!

[@FarmDad]

Ouch! Good advice.

[@dilshadrandhawa3921]

Thank you so much for the video on how to fix ice maker. I have a ke more fridge which seems from your video it has similar functionality. I did try the pipe method by following your steps, unfortunately still ice is not being made, so I believe possible the bottom valve might need to be replaced. Requesting can you please upload video of that as well on how to take off valve etc now in case if that doesn’t work also what else is the reason that ice maker not working? Also I felt so good doing this as a handy person where can I learn from basic to advance

[@danieltravelstead]

@@dilshadrandhawa3921 did you ever find a solution to this problem? I'm having the same issue with the blue tube not receiving water.

[@davidpfishman]

Ouch, fingers bleeding! My part is still stuck!

[@rockymeadows4449]

Thank you very much straight to the point all of them! So many videos of people just wanting to hear themselves talk. You are a breath of fresh repaired air!! I am a subscriber and am spreading the news!

[@FarmDad]

I appreciate you!

[@kkimberly2004YT]

EXCELLENT! Very thorough explanation! You should be a teacher!

[@CarolJDeines]

Yeah, I agree ! I thought the same about a minute or two into the video. These type guys are RARE !!

[@jimguthrie2790]

I did exactly what you said, and it was frozen going into the fridge. You made an excellent video that was very helpful to me in finding the problem. Thank you very much.

[@FarmDad]

Thank you! Hearing this makes my day.

[@veronicavilla2429]

Thank you for the tips you just saved me $300 for a new ice maker that didn't need I really appreciated

[@FarmDad]

Glad to save you some hard earned money 👍

[@theriskinator5736]

This was very clear and easy to follow, thanks for sharing this helpful tutorial.

[@sherryakawimpyrambo7818]

My room mate is elderly, blind and I’m a woman... this ought to be interesting. 😂 Best wishes and Happy Holidays to you and your family!

[@FarmDad]

Happy holidays to you too!

[@JL-uy1cs]

You are my hero!!! I feel so accomplished right now. No ice in my house = No Bueno!

[@FarmDad]

Great job! Glad to help.

[@robertmcdonald5857]

Thank you very much. I was able to find a frozen blockage in the feed tube thanks to your video. I just discovered a furnace/ac vent under the fridge. With the ac on it was cold enough to freeze the tube.

[@FarmDad]

That'll do it 🙃👍

[@redentorbuhay960]

Wow , i save money watching your video. Fix my ice maker in an instant. Good looking out brother!

[@FarmDad]

Glad to save you some cash.

[@hogrydr100]

Well, 10 mins later and I’m back to comment again. Did your steps and my water inlet tube to the ice maker was frozen. Pulled it thawed it and reinstalled it. Now it’s a waiting game. One TIP, if u have a small piece of tubing u can push it on the bk of the inlet tube and blow. If u can’t blow any air, then pull the tube out. Thx again

[@FarmDad]

Awesome. Glad you found your issue. Great tip too!

[@erickf.1887]

OOOPS, There it is!: Frozen water inlet tube. Was lucky I have a small hand held water steamer. Removed excess ice from tube, removed water supply hose. Injected steam from the inside of freezer until it melted ice and steam came out the inlet. Fixed!. You had a good approach on troubleshooting steps and explanation. Thank you.

[@FarmDad]

Glad you got it fixed!

[@MrWilliepz1]

Great video! Had my refrigerators ice maker working in 5 minutes after not working for months.

[@FarmDad]

Nice job!

[@chuckgroffel3415]

Thank you for the tutorial! Just cleared some ice and waiting for the ice to come back.

[@FarmDad]

Awesome. Bet you're all fixed up.

[@deankugler5565]

It was EXACTLY as you said. That water trough was frozen. Thanks so much.

[@FarmDad]

It's good to hear this helped you!

[@desmondcharles]

Bro you just saved me a service call! Thank you soooooo much !

[@FarmDad]

Glad this helped you out.

[@regressmenot]

I'll add my thanks along with all the others. Thank you, ice maker is working again.

[@FarmDad]

These comments definitely make my day. Appreciate you!

[@clorinajames7085]

Oh wow thank you farm dad♥️ u nailed it, your simple video was perfect solution for my no ice problem! I’m boss lady for sure, I love that you said I don’t have to turn off water💃🏾

[@FarmDad]

So glad to have helped you, boss!

[@jennacarlton4803]

Thank you Farm Dad! you helped this woman out today

[@FarmDad]

Fantastic

[@lowdown49]

Excellent, thank you sir. I've used a blow dryer before to melt the ice, but this is much better than overheating and risking damaging the plastic

[@FarmDad]

Agreed! I have seen a few melted tubes in my day!

[@James-jx3ro]

Nice, well informed! The 18 dislikes are the housecalls "they" won't be overcharging for!

[@FarmDad]

Haha!

[@JeffLifeInReview]

Very thorough video that explained next steps at each point and what to do if that step is confirmed or not confirmed. Subscribed

[@FarmDad]

Thank you!

[@gregfavre6465]

Defrosting the water chute and replacing the filter got my ice maker going again. Thanks.

[@FarmDad]

Nice job!

[@UpsNdownZZZ]

Omg, you solved my problem within the first 35 seconds of the video! Thank you! I didn't know the on and off thing!

[@FarmDad]

Awesome, glad it was an easy fix!

[@Pickle-up3eh]

I hate this video. After watching this and fixing my ice maker, I now can’t justify buying and upgrading my fridge!! 😂😂😂 But seriously thank you for the help.

[@FarmDad]

@@Pickle-up3eh Haha! Appreciate your sentiment.

[@robertocastillo8682]

Thank you my friend you saved my pocket I did everything exactly that you said and the ice maker is working good thank you again iou a lot.

[@FarmDad]

Glad to help you save some money.

[@Tkid555]

This was extremely helpful, thank you. Straight to the point with different and clear instructions on what to check and do.

[@FarmDad]

Appreciate your kind comment. 😁

[@keto4deb872]

Good to know, thanks. 😊 You are a natural teacher. 👍

[@FarmDad]

Thank you, that is a very nice compliment. 👍

[@genekerr8064]

The first thing to check on a new fridge is the on/off switch at the front of the ice maker. Took about 2 seconds to press that switch to the on position. That's it.

[@PhilipEdmondson]

Thanks for your walkthrough. Recently our ice maker on our fridge stopped working. Part of the issue was that the water line had come out of the connector. After reattaching and ensuring it was tight, still nothing. Took it apart today and the water inlet to the freezer was frozen solid. So now we are waiting for it to kick back on.

[@FarmDad]

Nice fix!

[@ultimatemovierecaps]

Hey you are giving good tips ,very helpful for others

[@RonaldThorndike-sh8zs]

That was an excellent precise video thank you.

[@FarmDad]

Glad you thought so!

[@WilliamKraft-zk6om]

Thanks for the video. I was troubleshooting my daughter’s ice maker and the tube to fill the tray was plugged with ice. Some hot water cleared it out and started making ice again.

[@FarmDad]

Awesome

[@happytrails1963]

Thanks for video! Have no water coming into fridge and just checked the line and its not clogged. Gonna try replace water filter and go from there. Your video helps with step by steps.

[@FarmDad]

Most welcome! Most common issue is frozen line where it enters ice maker.

[@jenniferbecca3050]

Thanks. I couldn’t figure out why my used fridge wasn’t making ice. The guys who delivered the fridge forgot to put the bar down.

[@FarmDad]

Love it when it's a simple fix.

[@tammystewart797]

U were so helpful❤ much appreciated and God Bless ur new family adventures 💛

[@FarmDad]

I am glad to hear that! I appreciate your comment!

[@helpmehealmyself9705]

Well done. To the point. Understandable. Simple.

[@FarmDad]

Glad you thought so. Means a lot hearing that.

[@mattbaasch1570]

Great video, frozen line fixed! Thank you

[@FarmDad]

That's usually it! Awesome.

[@Taylormayd02]

This video helped me. Tray was dry ad a bone as he said. I first checked my filter. Shook it a few times then put it back in place. I checked the water line and no water was coming in. Took my screw driver and tapped the solenoid 3-7 times and water shot up through the hose. Can't say it's fixed but I do have water back to to the ice maker. Dispenser still worked as normal the entire time. Strange.

[@FarmDad]

Hope it stays fixed 👍🤟

[@dangariglio5588]

I was not getting ice from my icemaker but I had water on the door so I replaced the solenoid valve and still no ice. I then replaced the icemaker and that didn't help. I have been watching you tube and you showed me how to remove water tube which was frozen solid. Thank you for your help. Daniel Gariglio

[@FarmDad]

Glad this helped you get it figured out!

[@kilosanchez586]

Great video. You made it so clear and easy. Fixed the problem I had. Thanx

[@FarmDad]

Glad it helped!

[@briandevillier9850]

I just subscribed and I really appreciate your help with the video. It's so good to see people like yourself helping out folks like me. 🙂

[@roberthare4024]

Thank you. Great basic quick check before moving on to replacement parts. It would be great to have seen the valve replacement or learn if some valves can be purchased at a local hardware store. I did learn about checking the top stem for blockage from this video but was not lucky and appears to be the valve. Thank you.

[@FarmDad]

I wish I would have put in the video that a lot of times you can confirm whether your valve is bad by switching the connections on its solenoids. If you reverse the connections and no longer have water at the dispenser but start getting ice, the solenoid for the ice maker is bad. It's usually easiest to replace the whole valve. I usually buy it online as most hardware stores won't have it.

[@joshuawelborn7936]

Raising those kids right in the country!

[@FarmDad]

Yes, sir!

[@dennyhendrickson1822]

Thanks for your help spot on. Fill spout was frozen. Thanks again

[@FarmDad]

Most welcome!

[@KiteBear]

Hello Thank you for this Video I was able figure out how to get My Ice Maker working in my Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator. It was just as you showed Ice in the water tube going into the Ice maker and I was able to clear an Ice clog. I could not get the tube out but I was able to use a syringe and a plastic tube and squirt hot water into the tube to clear the Ice. I am waiting for the Ice make to cycle and see if I start making Ice again? Thank You I'm quite sure that now that the ice clog is gone it should start working again I already replaced the water valve assembly. When my water dispenser stopped working about a month ago. because the line was frozen inside the door. Thanks for this video it helped me figure out my Ice maker problem. CHEERS!!

[@FarmDad]

Glad it helped! Cheers!

[@glennkinard2026]

Thank you for sharing this information. It was right on point.

[@FarmDad]

Glad it helped you. Thanks for the kind comment.

[@nickrazavi9181]

Thank you, helped me fix my ice maker.

[@FarmDad]

Glad it's fixed!

[@dievado]

This was really helpful, big thank you for taking the time to explaining so detailed.

[@FarmDad]

Most welcome! Glad to do it.

[@IceESole]

Most detailed...thank you so much...definitely subscribed 🙏🏽

[@FarmDad]

Thank you!

[@michaelweaver4718]

*Subscribed* I had done so much of what was already in this video. Listed to make sure the solenoid was kicking in, no water in tray, even felt the inlet to make sure it was clear of ice, water dispenser working. But, watched this, figured it had to be the chute leading from the water line. Yep! Just wished I had watched this video first!

[@FarmDad]

Sounds like you know what you are doing. Thanks!

[@michaelweaver4718]

@@FarmDad I do have one question I have not found an answer for: Why does the water enter the back of the unit behind the ice maker rather than the water filter? Doesn't the water for the ice maker go through the filter first?

[@FarmDad]

@@michaelweaver4718 yes it does go through filter first. The water line from your house should go to the filter. Then from filter it should go to the solenoid valve which will send filtered water to the ice maker as needed.

[@dk9696]

Excellent video my friend! All the best to you and yours!

[@FarmDad]

Thanks!

[@LinhNguyen-hf9ls]

Thank you for the video! it was very helpful. ooking forward to watching more of your videos!

[@FarmDad]

I appreciate you

[@FarmDad]

I appreciate you

[@jimmybob7028]

When pulling out the water feed "spicket" or tube, first turn it 1/4 turn counter clockwise, as there's a tiny plastic locking tab holding it in. This was iced up, on my fridge. Also, there's a tiny funnel on the ice maker itself, that this spicket dumps water into and it was frozen up too so, I actually had to remove the entire ice maker (super easy) and let it thaw out. You're processed worked great. Thanks!!

[@FarmDad]

Appreciate you

[@DanOTaylor]

Thanks for this, just removed the fill tube at the back of the ice maker and sure enough, it was clogged with frozen water. Removed and cleared the ice clog, hoping that fixes my issue.

[@FarmDad]

I bet you have it fixed 👍

[@DanOTaylor]

@@FarmDad I am hearing ice drop into the catch tray now. I think its "fixed". Thanks for the video!

[@pabloarredondo6675]

Ty. I was able to fix me fridge with the help of your vid.

[@FarmDad]

Awesome!

[@sherryakawimpyrambo7818]

Thank you! I’m going to go and check all of these items. Wish me luck!!!

[@FarmDad]

Good luck, you got this!

[@denisq6194]

Bro did u say 90 Acres man o man 😄😄😄good for you!!Thank you for the video!!

[@FarmDad]

Yes, sir. It's a life long dream come true. Appreciate you.

[@CAGE-CODE_30LU7]

Very helpful, Thanks!

[@FarmDad]

I am thrilled it helped you. I really appreciate the support as well. Best to you!

[@JCFain]

Thank you! All I needed was to know that plastic tube was one piece and just slid out.

[@FarmDad]

Glad that helped you 😊.

[@michaelbernardo1385]

Thanks Farm Dad. Very easy fix :)

[@FarmDad]

Cool!

[@bretonpeters9768]

Awesome video. Thanks for the education… now I got to just do it!

[@FarmDad]

Most welcome. Hope you get it all fixed up!

[@HEAVENGLAMOUR]

fabulous tutorial thank you friend best wishes

[@Idontwantachannel67]

Thanks going to see if the tube is frozen on mine. Got the water to work again. Now for the ice 🧊 😁

[@FarmDad]

Hope it is because that's an easy inexpensive fix. 👍

[@Rhenexful]

Very informative 👏🏿 👌🏿 thank you for sharing 👍🏿 🇯🇲

[@FarmDad]

Happy to help!

[@Mach-ow7dx]

Good video. Thanks. It helped a lot

[@FarmDad]

Appreciate you

[@garyhenke806]

very informative vid. was nice to see a exact fridge like mine used. Question for you, I am having difficulty with freezer compartment being too warm. have adjusted temp several times. ice cream soft, some items not completely frozen. any advice?? thanks,gary

[@DALEARNETT]

I have the exact same icemaker. Mine is always the tube at the top clogging up with frozen water. Not sure what causes that. Great video.

[@FarmDad]

That's frustrating. It could be that the freezer temp is set a little too cold. If not that you may try insulating that little tube. It won't look pretty but should help 👍

[@mblake1997]

Bro, I appreciate the video but when you got to the part I needed, you just pointed to a panel and got vague. This isn't a roast I'm just laughing at my luck!😄 Thanks for being a good dude!

[@FarmDad]

So sorry bud. I think you will find plenty of other videos on youtube that go into more detail on that solenoid valve. It's pretty easy to change and can be purchased on Amazon. Best to you!

[@richardk7379]

This is a very well done video and has helped me with my freezer. But it doesn't cover the problem I have now. It seems like there is no power getting to the freezer light and the part that pushes the ice out. The light was coming on intermittently when I lifted the ice maker unit and the dispenser would start to work. But now it doesn't come on at all and the dispenser is dead. It seems like a connection is loose. Do you have any idea where to look? Thank you.

[@debh3947]

this was exactly what I needed. thank you so much for this video!!!!!

[@FarmDad]

Glad it helped!

[@christines2216]

Hi Farm Dad, Finally I found this video, that's the same model that I see at my new place!!! There's a problem in my fridge; the freezer is at -19F when the fridge is at 36F. It was -1F and 58F last week and I tried everything I learned from other videos like cleaning the condenser coils, shutting it down for minutes and so on. What do you say about this issue? Needs thermostat replacement???

[@Zabacleaning]

Dude at 0:52 I thought that was my cat yelling, I had to pause the video and go find him lmao

[@FarmDad]

Hahaha sorry about that!

[@americafirst1959]

Well.... so it turns out my spout was frozen solid like you had told us to look for.... thanks for the video 👍🤙

[@FarmDad]

Glad this helped get you fixed 👍

[@netbett13]

Great video really helped me get to a starting point

[@FarmDad]

Glad it helped!

[@tatuado5875]

Dam bro u a boss i did what you said didn't see any water so ima wait for 24 hours if no ice it will be the relay hopefully that will solve my problem im in northern California and were i live its getting 108 so great video helped me a lot greatly appreciated 👍

[@FarmDad]

Glad to help you! 108 , wow!!!!

[@lestine38able]

So I followed your process end up changing the big wheel in the front. Ice maker worked for about3 weeks. Changed out water valve system. No water coming into line in back for ice maker only water running fine into water dispenser help

[@motorcyclepimp]

Thanks! Had a frozen supply into ice maker.

[@lanorock3300]

This is great, thanks for sharing such useful information. God bless 🙏 Let's stay connected!!!!

[@samgarcia2931]

Good job sir. Definitely learned from it. Thx

[@FarmDad]

Glad to hear it!

[@Jacob-cb2jo]

This helped me fix my “doo hickey”

[@FarmDad]

Glad you can take that off your "honey doo" list