Samsung Ice Maker Stopped Making Ice

[@Autospecialties1]

I called Samsung and complained and they sent a service guy out within a week and he replaced the ice-maker at no charge. My unit was out of warranty by over 3 years and I told them I hadn't had ice for almost 2 years and tried everything short of replacing it to get it to work. I think they realize they had a faulty unit and needed to stay ahead of any class action that in the conversation on the internet. Now I'm happy, happy, happy! Thank you Samsung, you really shined! PS: the new unit has a heater in it to stop ice build up.

[@jallancam5503]

Hey Jack Thanks so much for the help We paid $1800 for our used side by side with a 12 month warranty from dealer. We got them in to fix the Icemaker after a few months . When it was out of warranty it froze up again ...I called them and said they should fix it for free because it was the same issue but they still wanted about $160-00 Thanks for your video i did the Forced Defrost .. It took about 20 minutes before I could get the Icemaker out and remove the big clump of ice that caused it to stop working . Gave it a bit of a clean and slid the Icetray back in .. worked perfectly ,, thanks so much I am expecting it will likely freeze up again but at least now I know what to do Thanks Mate and God Bless you

[@marktrucker9010]

If any of you have a Samsung and your ice maker is given you problems go on Facebook and join a group called " Samsung Refrigerator recall U.S.A now" and see how over 60,000 members are getting their money back for their defective Samsung Refrigerators. Even when they are as old as 2014 or earlier. Samsung knows they have a huge problem with their Refrigerators and they are not helping their customers. In that group they show you the steps to take to make Samsung give you a refund. Join the Facebook group and get your money back.

[@yonghong1]

I have the exact same refrigerator and the ice machine hasn't worked for months. I watched this and it's defrosting now. Thanks for taking the time to make and post it.

[@smakcanada]

The Fd stands for Forced Defrost. On my model to get it into Forced Defrost I hold the #1 button on Left column + #2 button on Right column. Hold together for a count of about 12, You'll hear one beep then the screen will go blank. I push 2nd button on Right column until I see the code 'Fd'. It will beep during the entire Forced Defrost cycle (so go out or have a shower). It lasts 20 minutes on my fridge. Sometimes that's not enough to defrost the Ice Master fully & I have to do a 2nd cycle. DON'T use a hairdryer, you could wreck plastic parts, just let the Fd cycle warm the ice maker until it's thawed. Then put your fingers at the fridge side of the ice bucket/box marked Ice Master, and push UP. Don't force it. The corkscrew shaped impeller is likely blocked by a partially melted and refrozen 'blob' of ice. I've never had the ice chest around the box frozen up with ice; my problem is I don't use enough icecubes and I have to remember to EMPTY the ice bucket at least weekly or this will happen again. The rest of the freezer's contents will not thaw. The fridge and freezer will continue to operate. The ice maker will start working again as soon as you finish removing the blob of ice and put the plastic box into the ice maker, and you will have ice in a few hours.

[@keithbanda7524]

This was SOOOO useful. I spent two hours following everyone's KZbin instructions and their models where just slightly different than mine so none of the tricks worked. The key isn't the names of the buttons - its what smakcanda here described. #1 button and #2 button in the first and second column respectively. THANK YOU.

[@brianbaker359]

Tech came today and I got up at 6:30 and did 7 consecutive For Ed Defrost modes. Very finicky to get it set. He says it was best defrost ever and he then replaced almost everything in Service Kit including motherboard which with new software is supposed to extend automatic defrosting time. He had a similar situation yesterday where whole icemaker was a solid block of ice. Owner was told to unplug refrig and leave doors open for 48 hours to melt ice enough to allow him to return and proceed with parts replacement.

[@simonangelus1692]

Thank you very very much mate worked like a charm. Highly appreciated have a blessed day 🙏

[@zoecal2013]

Is it the number 1 button from top or bottom????

[@smakcanada]

@@zoecal2013 From the top on my fridge, but they're all slightly different. Keep track of which buttons you pushed to get the ice maker into Forced Defrost and leave it handy in a kitchen drawer because even if you have a Samsung technician come out and do service it WILL happen again. The best advice I got was to empty the ice bin weekly. That eliminates evaporation of sitting ice in bin, that leads to frozen impaled, and spreads to freeze up outside the ice cube bin.

[@thawfeekyusaf6332]

I have had this fridge for years now and always struggle with this ice maker, actually gave up on it for over a year and change now and bought ice by bags never knowing there was a defrost option wow thank you

[@Ztroge]

Me too !

[@usecom1]

I called Samsung directly. Out of warranty ; same issue offered free repair. They replaced the ice tray , main board and the ice maker unit @ no cost. So far so good.

[@marktrucker9010]

If any of you have a Samsung and your ice maker is given you problems go on Facebook and join a group called " Samsung Refrigerator recall U.S.A now" and see how over 60,000 members are getting their money back for their defective Samsung Refrigerators. Even when they are as old as 2014 or earlier. Samsung knows they have a huge problem with their Refrigerators and they are not helping their customers. In that group they show you the steps to take to make Samsung give you a refund. Join the Facebook group and get your money back.

[@kimwhitney858]

BEST & HELPFUL video! Thank you for saving my freezer from "someone' trying to yank the ice maker out of the freezer without patience! Everything worked like a charm!

[@keithbanda7524]

Very helpful - however, depending on your specific model (mine was slightly different than the one in this video, so the combo never worked for me) make sure to read "smakcanda"s comment. Its the button combination and not the name of the buttons. #1 in left column & #2 in right. Thanks.

[@susanroot1117]

Thanks for a really great tutorial. I couldn’t even figure out how to remove the ice bucket and was so frustrated. By following your instructions step by step I was able to defrost the ice maker and save the cost of a repair man visit.

[@samanthawilliams6206]

Worked like a charm! Thank you! Ice came right off and it stopped beeping by itself after about 45 min when I guess it was done lol. Again thank u!

[@charlesburger9808]

The quickest and safest way to remove the ice jam in the ice maker is to us a hair dryer on the hottest setting. I just did this for my neighbors Samsung unit last week. Remember to put a towel down to catch the melting water. This should take about 15 minutes. Then you will see that any frost build up and ice jam should gone. If not, continue to use the hair dryer. Replace your ice bucket, shut the freezer door and you should hear the ice cubes dropping in about an hour. Hope this helps?

[@smakcanada]

Be careful that you don't melt plastic parts with the hairdryer on hot. It's better to do the forced defrost.

[@texasmachinegunma5374]

3 years later and your vid has saved me from calling repair guy and ordering unneeded parts thanks!!

[@jamiehuns]

To speed mine up I got a spray bottle with hot water and sprayed the ice. Took 10 minutes so I didn't have to listen to that beep for so long

[@zamyrarodriguez5010]

Definitely helped!!! Thank you!!!! I had to do 2 cycles and use the 1st button on the left and second on the right. And very easy to understand

[@austinlopezpe]

Thanks for saving me a huge headache on this ice maker

[@demecabenford4256]

Thank you!!!! I figured some huge frozen ice was blocking the machine but I just couldn't figure out how to remove the ice tray, lol. You showed me the way 👍👍👍👍👍

[@oleksiymartynov5668]

Sometimes I don’t do defrost, but use a hair fan to melt the ice and wipe it with paper towel. Try not to keep a refrigerator doors open for a long time and if you do then use power freeze that will prevent accumulation ice in icemaker

[@dannycaddy4280]

Had to find someone w my exact fridge. Man ur the GOAT. Thank u sir.

[@aftabxt]

Great video thank you for sharing. However just to add my experience here so that others don’t have to go through what I did. When my dispenser stopped working I researched online to see what it could be and everyone seemed to say it was the water inlet valve at the rear or a frozen pipe in the door (not likely in the newer fridges) going to the dispenser. After waiting 2 weeks for the inlet valve and after fitting it, it still didn’t work. I tried everything until I removed and emptied the water reservoir behind the salad crisper. When I reattached it I found the reservoir didn’t refill at all. So I checked that good pressure and water was going to the water inlet valve and it was fine. So I removed the clear/white pipe from the inlet valve at the rear that goes to the reservoir/tank and blew in to it but seemed like it was blocked. I then removed it from the reservoir/tank and pulled it out completely and blew into it. Nothing. It’s a 2 foot pipe and the air wouldn’t go through so I waited a few minutes as I thought it was frozen then suddenly it cleared. Voila! There you have it. Reattached everything, the pipe goes back in from inside the fridge easily, and the tank filled up and water and ice is now perfect. Just that 2 foot pipe! 😂

[@gamermetalnerd]

THANK YOU no one ever mentions turning off the ice maker first to unlock it I was pulling on yanking on this thing and it wasn't coming out.

[@paur1007]

wow !!! . i was about to pay $300 for someone to come and take a look at my fridge but i told my husband to let me check youtube and d u were there with the same fridge and same problem and yeah mine had a small piece of ice which came off when i removed the tray . thank you for sharing the video and you just saved me some cash!

[@mollygrubber]

I didn't see it posted below - FYI there is a class action regarding this - so Samsung has released an upgrade kit for this icemaker. It replaces the main board, and a couple of components, and apparently is a true fix. You can install it yourself if you're somewhat handy, there are several youtube videos showing how.

[@Teddy-qv4yh]

Where can i get info on this

[@tmcquitty]

Easiest way to fix it is now to call Samsung, or as I did, go to the Samsung website and go to support. Be sure to have your serial number and model number handy. It took two weeks, but they replaced several components, including a circuit board. An hour after arriving, all done. And it works for fridges out of warranty, too. Mine was 5 years old.

[@smakcanada]

You can't force the icemaker out - leave it until you've done one or two Fd defrost cycles.

[@Mike-ju1vl]

Good tip.I check KZbin first. But always keep and read your manuals. They will spell out maintenance frequency and best practices.

[@jjalmightywins]

FYI, the defrost cycle stops automatically after about 15-20min. Run it again if needed. Dryer method works too if you want to explore that option instead. Do whatever you feel like doing.

[@abzcreative1815]

Wow! I am so glad that I found your video. You were so much more help than the Samsung videos! Thanks for the help!

[@claudiachacon2843]

Thanks a lot for the straight to the point 👌🏻Great tip on not to yank it out 😊I actually used a very wet hot towel to put on top of ice and it worked perfectly I was able to cut off time ... 15 -20 minutes the most and I had lots of ice ... again thanks for the video

[@marktrucker9010]

If any of you have a Samsung and your ice maker is given you problems go on Facebook and join a group called " Samsung Refrigerator recall U.S.A now" and see how over 60,000 members are getting their money back for their defective Samsung Refrigerators. Even when they are as old as 2014 or earlier. Samsung knows they have a huge problem with their Refrigerators and they are not helping their customers. In that group they show you the steps to take to make Samsung give you a refund. Join the Facebook group and get your money back.

[@ReinhardtCustoms]

Thank you so much for this video! This is the second time my ice maker has stopped working. The first time I watched your video and was able to fix it. This time I forgot how, and had to find a video - and I found yours and remembered I watched it the last time. LOL. One thing I found that also helped was to take a blow dryer to the opening - it melted the ice faster than just putting the fridge in defrost mode, and more importantly, I didn’t have to listen to that annoying beep forever!

[@smakcanada]

Using a blow dryer can cause the plastic parts to melt (with not that much heat); it's a pain, but if you run the fd (forced defrost) regularly there's not so much build-up.

[@ReinhardtCustoms]

@@smakcanada thank you for your reply. That is good to know.

[@amybork625]

I have a whirlpool and have ZERO icemaker issues. I've had it for 7 years now.

[@terrybadwak2482]

Thanks, Greta video. Been trying t get Samsung to repair this known problem for 2 months. Have spent numerous hours on phone only to be frustrated with no call back or no scheduled repair. Just cant’t understand how Samsung knows its a problem but has a reluctance (or just don’t care) to fix problem. Will never buy a Samsung product again.

[@michaelmalkowski6273]

I had the same problem. The ice maker would work for a time then totally freeze up. I found a small hole in the ice tray (manufactured defect). I used some epoxy to fill the hole and that fixed the problem.

[@mitch460]

Glad i found this vids. Been craving for iced coffee and no ice coming out 😂

[@dave1096]

mine was freezing up just like that. In warranty..... guys came by a said common problem. The issue was that the filler tube way in the back that fills the tray needs pulled out/down just about a 1/4 inch or a little more. The tube sits too high or out from the tray and the water was not being directed into the tray well enough allowing a mist to fill the area and freeze. no more freezing up or need to defrost

[@xeeweexRC]

Do you have the same type of ice maker? Or is it the one that sits in the door?

[@AFistfulOfVinyl]

So my ice bucket is frozen in - it's not coming out without plastic breaking. If I run the Fd, will that also mean the ice bucket will catch the water? I also recognize that means there's a ton more ice, and obviously that means the possibility of a ton more water. I figure I'd set up a towel on the outside dispenser figuring the ice would melt and drain through there. Does running Fd affect the temperature of the rest of the refrigerator compartment, or the freezer below?

[@kathleennewsham3234]

Thankyou for this video. Just took the front off mine and it was icey and solid. Worked a treat thankyou

[@msstcoastie]

You sir, have earned a like and don't give those out lightly. As i type, my fridge is annoying beeping it's way to working again.

[@michaelmicallef4068]

Thanks so much straight to the point

[@smakcanada]

The pressing of the buttons may require more than one try. I just did a fd on my icemaker this week (I forgot to dump the ice and the auger was frozen in the blob inside the ice bucket) because the icemaker was frozen up again, and it took me 3 tries to get the 2 letter codes to come up.

[@zebarz]

best thing i found to help de ice this is to use a turkey baster with hot water. Keep shooting it up its hole until the tray can be pulled out. make sure you got towels and something to catch the water coming out.

[@denisechartrand8239]

This is very helpful thank you The only thing Do you need to push any more buttons for it to get back to normal?

[@michellelandvik4009]

We just bought this house, and it has this exact refrigerator. Thank you so much for telling us how to fix the ice maker!

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

They didn't tell you about that before you bought the house? That's definitely something important to tell you.

[@Sophia-io8qg]

Just wait two more years when the frig stops defrosting. First defrost only works a few times then it stops working. Don't use a blow dryer the plastic melts at very low temp.

[@joell9177]

Then you buy the new kit comes with a bigger defroster

[@marktrucker9010]

If any of you have a Samsung and your ice maker is given you problems go on Facebook and join a group called " Samsung Refrigerator recall U.S.A now" and see how over 60,000 members are getting their money back for their defective Samsung Refrigerators. Even when they are as old as 2014 or earlier. Samsung knows they have a huge problem with their Refrigerators and they are not helping their customers. In that group they show you the steps to take to make Samsung give you a refund. Join the Facebook group and get your money back.

[@vforvictory888]

I used a hair dryer to clear the ice under the compartment but it still didn’t work and then I found your video. I used the defrost mode and saw big chunk of ice fell down from nowhere which I previously thought I cleared all the ice. Thanks for the video.

[@MrHopia1]

V for victory try to use a portable steamer and it will work like magic , melts everything instantly and u don’t have to defrost

[@annettekayser7867]

Thanks for the tips. I might use a blow dryer to hurry it along.

[@chrisdemott6614]

I had the same issue. I defrosted and dried it out, then added a bead of white silicone along the bottom where the ice maker meets the fridge wall. I applied from inside the fridge not the ice maker. It was allowing warm moist air into the ice maker causing it to freeze up. Its been over a week and I've checked the accumulation of moisture on the ice maker and it has stopped. If you run a flashlight around the outside of ice maker and see any light inside, that area needs silicone

[@randomjack3516]

Sweet I’d like to try that maybe because I’m having to go through this at least every two months.

[@chrisdemott6614]

@@randomjack3516 still going strong. No issues since

[@SalzarFilms]

@@chrisdemott6614 Can you further explain what you did? What you used? I would like to try. Thanks.

[@chrisdemott6614]

@@SalzarFilms I don't have much more detail, sorry. Along the bottom of the ice maker where it meets the refrigerator walls, if you can see light between the two, run a bead of caulking along it until you don't see anymore light. Also make sure the seal between the ice maker and refrigerator door are good to. It's still working perfectly. There are videos and more info on KZbin with how to's. Good luck!

[@brianbaker359]

@@SalzarFilms Check out Parts Dr KZbin Dow sealant for freezing temperatures.

[@73beetle19]

I had the same problem and I started defrosting my ice maker with a hair dryer every three weeks. I would throw my ice out and start all over. Today I put in a new ice maker. I’m waiting to see how it does.

[@steven2831]

Thanks for the video. Your tutorial helped and my ice maker is working again. Thx again!

[@TheBoringAnimator]

Yes we trying it

[@ValerieSchindler-t5t]

Amazingly helpful, thank you so very much for sharing your experience!!

[@Dave-ss1mn]

Samsung replaced my icemaker, fan and circuitboard 13 months ago. Went on vacation two weeks ago and came back home to a icemaker that was frozen solid. Couldn’t even get the ice tray out even after running forced defrost. Hope this last repair would have be the last! Samsung is coming out next week to repair the icemaker again and promised if it can’t be repaired they place the refrigerator. Have fingers crossed!

[@honeybeehelper-1]

Good to know this information. Suggestion: Use a hair blower to speed things along. Leave ice try inside during defrost to collect water.

[@smakcanada]

Using a hair dryer can warp plastic parts; you're better off to run the cycle as many times as is necessary till the ice inside the ice maker thaws. I put a small towel inside to sop up the melting ice.

[@priscillachavez6466]

I greatly appreciate you sharing with us. very much needed. Thank you

[@WiIIyeckerslike]

The best way to fix this is to call Samsung and not DIY it. There is an inherent problem with the unit and generally Samsung will fix it free of charge. Mine is over 5 years old and was fixed by them with an updated ice maker. Go to their website and contact customer support.

[@jj691]

Easier way then defrost mode, take a blow dryer and set it up, or hold it there. Takes literally 3-4 minutes. Be careful with water and electricity obviously, but I have to do this once a month.

[@Dan-qb6pn]

I fixed mine by Unplug /Disconnect water line after shutting water off to it and disconnect it totally/take out filter ( when reinstall be sure have filter full of hot water from submerged)/ Open freezer and get to blowing hot air from where water comes into tray and whole area for about a half hour/Reconnect water line and filter with hot water in it and then p[lug in fridge. run water for about 6 tall glasses .Reset freezer to -4 and POWER COOL. Set ice maker on outside to CUBED....now wat anywhere from 4 to 8 hours and that should do . Happy Ice making again! Mine is a 2020 side by side HUGE.

[@robbo8566]

I jus bought 1 of these same fridges second hand (3 years old) and 1 week later ice maker frozen up Nd not working so thanks for your helpful video....i just wished i never bought the thing to begin with.

[@acpmadness]

Is it possible to remove the entire outer box and ice maker? I’m done with the freeze ups and bought an under-counter ice machine for our kitchen renovation. Would be nice to have the extra fridge space if this was removed completely.

[@mazeworkz3761]

Great video..How long does it take to defrost do you know?

[@JohnDoe-uz6wy]

Lol you do the defrost mode first. Second thing leave bucket in so the water melts into bucket, no need for towels.

[@Frazmilne]

Nice-thanks. Have same fridge but key command took a few efforts to get RD but did help. Ran it twice

[@sdi1111]

Electronically defrosting the icemaker took over 24 hours, so all I do now is to pull out the ice bucket and use a hairdryer at medium temperature to melt the ice. The sensor will not work once it is clogged with ice. My icemaker lasts about 4 weeks and then I have to go through the same procedure again. Now getting my method streamlined down to 30 mins for the fix. Samsung is apparently providing its customers with a free fix due to a world wide law suit, regardless of the fridge's age. Retain your receipt of purchase and give Samsung a call...insist, insist, insist!

[@SalzarFilms]

Great video. Two questions if you don't mind answering - 1) How often do you have to do this? Is it weekly? Monthly? Does the ice work for a while or is it a constant cycle of having to defrost it... .and 2) How much water should we expect? Where does the water go? I mean, how messy is the cleanup after the defrost mode. Does it get all in the fridge? Damage the food? Samsung fridges look really nice.... but I'm worried about the ice maker.

[@randomjack3516]

I’m probably doing the defrost cycle every 3-4 months! But really the annoying thing is the ice gets stuck and builds up where it’s supposed to drop into the ice bin, against the top right side of the unit. When you pull out the ice bin, you can see the ice build up there. I’ve been able to knock it loose and free with a rolling pin. I don’t have to run the defrost cycle, i just clear the blockage and the ice maker keeps working. There really isn’t a mess of water after the defrost. I do put a towel in there to soak up any water / moisture, but it’s not an issue with too much water. Besides this ice maker issues, the fridge has been awesome.

[@smakcanada]

@@randomjack3516 If you don't use a lot of ice, turn off the icemaker once the bin is full; it makes ice very quickly. If you leave the icemaker on, dump the bin weekly otherwise it partially evaporates and then turns into a block and the auger cannot move ice cubes out. That's when the icemaker starts to freeze up.

[@davidquinonez]

The channel that the ice falls from …the bucket to the cup, there is air that is getting in and causing the ice maker to freeze up. The tech told me to clean it out every to often with a towel. Mine is cause by hard water, it’s allowing the “door or seal” to close up completely.

[@michaell82]

I use a hair dryer. It will soften and use a long flathead screwdriver and a hammer. Then use hair dryer again for the ice I can’t reach.

[@astromaxx7771]

Hey thanks for the video. But where exactly is the water tray? Where is the ice being actually made? In the compartment up there that was iced up?

[@bellagojnovci6533]

Thanks for thisn!! So I’m at defrost stage where it beeps like crazy, been doing that for 30 mins … does it stop on it’s own or?

[@smakcanada]

It stops on its own, but depending on how much ice you have you may need to run it for more than one cycle.

[@davidmunoz5758]

My 2014 model would've been okay if it wasn't for the ice maker issue.

[@leftrightlayahh4809]

yup same here

[@marktrucker9010]

If any of you have a Samsung and your ice maker is given you problems go on Facebook and join a group called " Samsung Refrigerator recall U.S.A now" and see how over 60,000 members are getting their money back for their defective Samsung Refrigerators. Even when they are as old as 2014 or earlier. Samsung knows they have a huge problem with their Refrigerators and they are not helping their customers. In that group they show you the steps to take to make Samsung give you a refund. Join the Facebook group and get your money back.

[@BeckyOleson]

@@marktrucker9010 The group is now at 84.1 thousand members!!! I just requested to join it.

[@ltepepa]

Thank you! Had to use a hair Dryer because it had too much ice but it worked.

[@andresrubalcava_]

Super healthful! Thanks a lot, man! 👍🏼

[@alice30045]

OMG! why didnt you get the hair dryer before you forced that?? I always tell my kids, "don't for it!"

[@isaiahcastillo3087]

This issue keeps happening to me every month. Any tips to completely eliminate the issue?

[@jk6836]

Remove ice bucket permanently

[@yuugirioxo7709]

maybe just try using more ice?

[@marktrucker9010]

If any of you have a Samsung and your ice maker is given you problems go on Facebook and join a group called " Samsung Refrigerator recall U.S.A now" and see how over 60,000 members are getting their money back for their defective Samsung Refrigerators. Even when they are as old as 2014 or earlier. Samsung knows they have a huge problem with their Refrigerators and they are not helping their customers. In that group they show you the steps to take to make Samsung give you a refund. Join the Facebook group and get your money back.

[@whitneyl8085]

Will it defrost the freezer at all? Great video! I have a lot of baby food I made so wanted to make sure it won't effect the freezer below

[@smakcanada]

No. This just defrosts the ice maker which is separate from the refrigerator. My freezer is in the bottom, not near the ice maker.

[@nickprostizenovski6948]

I've got the same fridge every time it was frozen we used a knife for get rid of it. Probably why my ice maker doesn't wanna work now 🤦‍♂️

[@joesha4953]

Thanks!! Good job explaining it.

[@ivantsanov3650]

My wife's hair dryer did the 'Forced Defrost' part of the job.

[@tonyrehal218]

I know that almost every manufacturer has had problems with making a perfect ice maker that won't have this problem. I have the exact refrigerator as you do Random Jack and this really helped me. Thanks for your video!

[@sarahdeshay1394]

Instead of the defrost cycle, just use a blow dryer to melt the ice buildup.

[@hazelthompson6563]

Thanks for sharing this was exactly my problem. I defrost the entire refrigerator for almost 24 hrs Only today I cleaned up and I now await it to restart. So how long will restart to make ice.

[@stephwyu]

So the FD mode won’t affect the real Freezer on the bottom, correct?

[@last_day3549]

Thanks mate , just straight at it . great vid 👍

[@klee570]

Thank you for the directions, worked great. Now it's making ice and the wife can stop complaining...LOL

[@markbrown5117]

I purchased a Kenmore refrigerator. My ice maker stopped working. Then it exploded and there was water over my floor. I had to purchase a shop vacuum to get the water off my tile. Don't purchase a refrigerator with the extra gimmicks.

[@maragonzalez3462]

Thank you!! how many times can defrost it? has a lot of ice

[@tpetrynec581]

Put a towel down and then take a hair dryer and just hold it there. It should all melt including letting go of the ice dam inside. Put tray back and ice on 8 hours. Should have bought something else.

[@uaremymuse1]

Do you have to turn off the water supply or can it be left on so you can continue using the water dispenser?

[@loopypoopy5020]

Awesome step by step simple instructions. Ty.

[@Nobody_Exactly_]

10 / 10 very useful, thank you

[@olveraivan65]

So what if it's not making ice but the ice maker isn't frozen over inside but the water works fine just not making ice anymore?

[@Nancy22]

Thank you so much, very helpful video well explained !

[@rilgin]

Thanks, exactly what I was looking for!

[@juakenajohnson6889]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@Sami-rp7mf]

I am thinking of buying Samsung. Should I buy one or go with LG? From Costco with extended warrery. But then if this keeps happening after few years then it's an issue that I don't prefer. Spdning 3000. Would like to keep the frig for at least 8 years. Thanks

[@hillandrewdavid]

Thanks for sharing!! Saved the day!!

[@chandameave8860]

Thank you for sharing. Straight to the point. 👍

[@thinh1790]

For how long can you put the ice maker back on? Do I need to press anything else to stop the defrost cycle ?

[@Lehanii]

Omg that's brilliant, thank you so much

[@stevenovak4186]

Do you have a pool? I have the same fridge and the same issue. I think that when I fill my pool the water in the fridge water le@ks from low pressure. That may cause the excessive icing.

[@degreemuzik]

Thanks 🙏🏽 Bro !!

[@daleretired1457]

Ok, if all of these little tricks don't work, and if your Samsung is out of warranty but still fairly new, Samsung will repair it---FREE!! Mine is only 17 months old and died. There was no ice buildup in the tray. I tried doing the reset, no go. The Samsung tech person sent out a rep from a contracted vendor, who came fully equipped. He had a new ice tray, ice making assembly, and motherboard. The motherboard was the problem. He was able to access the code system, just.like our cars have. I couldn't do that, and Samsung did not instruct me how to check for codes. Took him 30 minutes.

[@FiPoSan]

Where what number did you call?

[@ltoyota]

After going into FD mode, does it shut off the freezer also or only the ice maker?

[@mdque73]

Ice maker only. Be sure to turn the ice settings off