Samsung Fridge Ice Machine freezing up. (Forced defrost) fix

[@derekyager4078]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS. I've been using a heat gun and\or steamer all the damn time. I didn't even know this option existed.

[@FieroDoug2010]

This IR is not a fix. My Samsung has that, and it doesn’t stop the ice machine. The frosting over is due to a bad design (as a Mechanical Engineer, I should have known better). Do not buy this design of ice maker inside the refrigerator unless you are willing to slog through this defrosting process every month. Ice machine inside the freezer is best, on the door is second best, in the refrigerator is the worst.

[@frightrisk7407]

There is a flaw in all models of fridge with a similar ice maker. It requires 3 checks and a $200 icemaker repair kit. There was a class action lawsuit so you may be able to get this from Samsung by complaining. It includes multiple parts, including a new circuit board. You may want to hire a pro to handle the uograde