Ice maker not making ice troubleshooting jumper test cycle

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@drewchristopher5056
@drewchristopher5056 10 ай бұрын
The gold standard for what all helpful troubleshooting videos should look like. Thanks very much.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@tylerlewis7566
@tylerlewis7566 Жыл бұрын
Why can’t all KZbin videos be this perfect for troubleshooting?!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@tomblades7979
@tomblades7979 Жыл бұрын
Amen!
@cindiriye77
@cindiriye77 8 ай бұрын
Great stuff
@daniellessard8213
@daniellessard8213 7 ай бұрын
Agreed 100%
@Larry-v6h
@Larry-v6h 13 күн бұрын
Agreed, this dude is on point, clear, concise just enough info and not to much which confuses, I'm a plumber and I needed this but easily could he followed by homeowners, great work!
@bdfbdf4048
@bdfbdf4048 9 ай бұрын
This video is done so well! The jumper cable did the trick. Thank you! After I fixed the ice maker, I watched your video on how to fix the garage door opener. That went just as well! Thank you
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 9 ай бұрын
Good to hear it!
@Gerrylaregina
@Gerrylaregina Жыл бұрын
Good job. Your video help me to bring back my ice maker back to life. We need more people like you in this world. Thank you so very much.👍
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@CB-eg2ur
@CB-eg2ur 2 ай бұрын
Straight to the point quickly and stating facts from a-z that is how all tutorial videos should be! Thank you
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jamesjeffreys46
@jamesjeffreys46 5 ай бұрын
This is the VERY BEST tutorial I have EVER watched!!!! 100% accurate!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 5 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@pcascio
@pcascio Жыл бұрын
Great video, logically presented and with good visuals. 5-Stars. Thank you.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Thank you too!
@8000RPM.
@8000RPM. 4 ай бұрын
I've watched several vids and read 4 articles,....this is the easiest. One test covers all the bases!!! Thanks!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 4 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@jameskeough4620
@jameskeough4620 Жыл бұрын
Nice, straight ahead video! 24 yrs. on this maker? I'm happy to get 2-4 yrs. out of one.
@pbr549
@pbr549 Ай бұрын
This is to most perfect video. I placed a floor heater to melt ice used a jumper wire to clear the ice. Thanks! if I have any other problems you have covered perfectly.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@grandycuban
@grandycuban 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best ice maker trouble shooting videos I've seen. Thank you!!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was useful!
@mysticfire7661
@mysticfire7661 2 жыл бұрын
YES!! 👊❤❤❤
@geowalk791
@geowalk791 Жыл бұрын
4:59
@Steve-jv8jf
@Steve-jv8jf 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I have a two-year-old KitchenAid French door, bottom freezer refrigerator. It's on its second ice maker. Tried this trick, and it has been working great for 2 weeks solid!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@padahn57
@padahn57 2 жыл бұрын
You are a great pedagogue with a simple and easy-to-understand approach. Thank you
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@tlc8865
@tlc8865 2 жыл бұрын
I just jump started the icemaker with the wire you suggested, it is working now!! Thanks so much for this awesome , clearly explained video. Cheers!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear it!
@paulcalif
@paulcalif 2 жыл бұрын
The motor for mine stopped working so I purchased a new motor that came mounted on an end cap. Only three screws held it in. There is a flat side on a shaft for the ejectors that needs to be lined up but that was easy. Also, I removed the bar that senses when the tray is full. I just pulled the one side out, installed the new motor assembly and reinserted the bar. It took maybe 10 minutes. It would take 3 next time. You don't need to remove the icemaker for this repair if it is the motor that's bad. This video shows you how to test the motor. I would use an insulated wire instead of a paper clip, it's 120v. Thanks for the video!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@UweyBanger
@UweyBanger 3 ай бұрын
Could you share the motor info and where to get it?
@DerickKrutsinger
@DerickKrutsinger 5 ай бұрын
This was the most informative and helpful video I have ever seen! Thank you for your thorough and clear explanation allowing me to fix my ice maker.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 5 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@user-G2P7C3S5T7
@user-G2P7C3S5T7 2 жыл бұрын
the jumper worked and the ice maker slowly lifted the ice out of the tray after the heater warmed enough to get the ice out. I'm looking forward to checking it later this evening. This was a very clear explanation and working item by item, the ice maker lifted the ice out and it slid into the drawer. Thanks so much!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@patrickmcnamara5846
@patrickmcnamara5846 Жыл бұрын
And the wire harness I have a voltage and one pan only is this correct?
@madmaxd1
@madmaxd1 Жыл бұрын
I have a rental property where I just had an issue. Both times I checked it the fingers were not visible. I used the jumper and the cycle seemed to have worked. Thanks for the video
@triciak.bowers3569
@triciak.bowers3569 Жыл бұрын
Thank you VERY much for the information. My ancient ice maker is once again working fine, thanks to your giving me the facts I needed to diagnose its troubles. There was just a bit of ice in the wrong place; now that it's clear out, pieces of ice are being turned out once again with no problem at all 🙂
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped.
@willemdebatavier7485
@willemdebatavier7485 4 ай бұрын
The best video on checking the the icemaker! Replaced one a couple of years ago which was probably good.Thank you.
@plony777
@plony777 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! The test points were exactly what I was looking for, to trigger, test and diagnose my dead solenoid!
@danielberry9610
@danielberry9610 5 ай бұрын
This was such a great video. Honestly this is what I love about the internet. Thank you.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 5 ай бұрын
So glad!
@reedwelch
@reedwelch Жыл бұрын
Straight forward and to the point. Great job.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@carmelom269
@carmelom269 2 жыл бұрын
This is definitely the best help video on this topic I have viewed to date. Helpful video. Thanks.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@cathycleveland5151
@cathycleveland5151 Жыл бұрын
I have this type ice maker. It doesn’t know when to stop making ice, when the bin is full. You make a great video!
@carlsails58
@carlsails58 Жыл бұрын
Best troubleshooting video I’ve seen in awhile. Hands down! Thank you.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@sstrentzsch
@sstrentzsch Жыл бұрын
Concise and to the point - excellent presentation of exactly the right information.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@stephenlomond3720
@stephenlomond3720 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. With the information in this video I was able to get my ice maker working again. Turns out it just needed a couple of test cycles.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@zentember
@zentember Жыл бұрын
can you elaborate how you initiated the test cycles? i did the TH jumper and nothing happened. also tried LV jumper to fill water nothing happened
@stephenlomond3720
@stephenlomond3720 Жыл бұрын
@@zentember I used a piece of electrical 12 gauge household wire and stripped off an ich of insulation on each end. I held the wire in place as it went through a couple of cycles. At the end of the second cycle the water poured into the tray.
@zentember
@zentember Жыл бұрын
@@stephenlomond3720 where did you hold it in place? i was able to manually fill it with water but when i hold in TH nothing happens
@stephenlomond3720
@stephenlomond3720 Жыл бұрын
@@zentember I inserted the wire in T and H as it shows in the video at around 2:03 leave the wire inserted to get it to complete the cycle takes a minute or so to complete a cycle. .
@wally8404
@wally8404 Жыл бұрын
Yes! Great video and very informative! Much better than the video's from the "experts" that I watched prior to watching yours. I like how you cover the main point at the very beginning. The freezer has to be cold enough to create ice. My ice maker worked fine for a few years but stopped making ice a few days ago. I did all the electrical and waterline checks but could not find anything wrong. Turns out that my freezer was too warm. The prior cooling level was fine until the last few days when the temperature in the home and opening of the freezer compartment has been increasing. Thanks for your help!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@caznim
@caznim 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for explaining so clearly and sharing your knowledge with us. This is the best troubleshooting video I’ve found
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 10 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@adriennestinson1376
@adriennestinson1376 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Explained perfectly and not with all the unnecessary information people add on.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@jeffreynowotarski8775
@jeffreynowotarski8775 4 ай бұрын
Excellent video - thank you! I was wondering what causes the fill tube to flow water; now I know. All the other videos skip that important part...
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 4 ай бұрын
Good to hear!
@Shane_Little
@Shane_Little 2 жыл бұрын
This was a great video! I have a customer with this problem and I've never messed with an ice maker. Thank you so much!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@jviews1
@jviews1 9 ай бұрын
best video. Thank you for showing and doing actual voltage tests while installed. great logic on diagnosing. thank you.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 9 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@larue085
@larue085 5 ай бұрын
102 F outside and I tested and it's working again. Excellent!
@HelenJones-q9h
@HelenJones-q9h 3 ай бұрын
If youtube gave out awards for the best trouble shooting tutorial you would get the grand prize! 🎉 Seriously, you should teach a class on how to make a easy to understand, comprehensive tutorial. 🏆🎖️
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 3 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@pigseye2
@pigseye2 10 ай бұрын
Best ice maker troubleshooting video on you tube. Thank you!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 10 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@josephb3970
@josephb3970 Жыл бұрын
I wish I would have found this video before I just ordered the wrong valve. Outstanding information and I thak you
@JeffCampbell-t4h
@JeffCampbell-t4h 6 күн бұрын
This helped me repair my own ice maker so awesome!
@CoolRaul
@CoolRaul 2 жыл бұрын
Real help. Go thru the troubleshoot steps and eliminate the problem. Mine was water outlet frozen. Used a hair dryer. hopefully works for while but suspect valve maybe slightly leaking water into the tray well. if so, I now know how to swap out the unit. thnaks.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@alexdelara9858
@alexdelara9858 Жыл бұрын
Super ! That's what I needed to know. Mine worked to start the ejection cycle, finished, then it squirted water in as expected. Maybe it's just the inside temperature ... gonna give it another 24 hr. Thank you.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@JamesCesariniPE
@JamesCesariniPE 9 ай бұрын
Fantastic, well thought out and logical troubleshooting video. Bravo Sir.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 9 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@dangrcat
@dangrcat 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! My beloved ice machine in my 14 year old (GR2FHTXVS) stopped working. I used this trick to get the heating going to warm up the tray. A clump of ice was frozen to the side, stopping the arm from pushing out the ice. It’s now working after leaving the paper clip in for a few minutes!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@joeclark2646
@joeclark2646 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for mentioning the temperature requirement for the ice maker to start making ice!
@lorichan1420
@lorichan1420 Жыл бұрын
I’m so amazed how this worked ! I did it exactly how he did and it really worked I can’t believe this ! Thank You
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@ph4desabin551
@ph4desabin551 2 жыл бұрын
Simple not 30 mins of talking love it
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bjsongster9784
@bjsongster9784 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! You’re the best! I unplugged my drain lines due to ice formation in freezer and water on the floor. After solving that problem my ice maker stopped working! Not sure why! It’s a Frigidaire side by side and only 2 years old! If anyone has any ideas please let me know! Thank you so much! Your friend, Barry
@janjones4772
@janjones4772 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing with us, so great to have people like you,that help us find our problems 👍👍😊😊
@Cream1968
@Cream1968 5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the informative video. I found out that the icemaker works and the water works so I got my fingers crossed. Thanks again again great help.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 5 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@hootinouts
@hootinouts Жыл бұрын
Excellent video my friend. Very easy to follow and very good videos. Thank you for sharing.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@CelestialD7
@CelestialD7 Жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I was looking for. The instructions are very easy to understand. Thanks so much! 😊
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@MichaelLambert-hy9hf
@MichaelLambert-hy9hf 9 ай бұрын
This troubleshooting video is as good as it gets. Thanks indeed!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 9 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@robertnealer2205
@robertnealer2205 2 жыл бұрын
You can check the water valve by putting a jumper between L and V. Then push the freezer door button to close and you should get water to the ice maker. If you get water, it’s a bad ice maker. If no water, it’s probably the water valve.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Just to add, if there is no water, the tube could be frozen shut.
@gerald2466
@gerald2466 2 жыл бұрын
@@Your-Self where do you have to point the hair dryer?
@knix2for5
@knix2for5 2 жыл бұрын
@@Your-Self how do you unfeeeze the tube ?
@AlexFeldman
@AlexFeldman Жыл бұрын
Awesome comment. Bad ice maker it is
@BaltimoreAndOhioRR
@BaltimoreAndOhioRR Жыл бұрын
@@knix2for5 If it's one of the old standard type friges, you can usually go to the back on the outside, and the tube runs up the back on the outside, then there's a plastic spout that flows into the bowl shown in this video. Just unscrew the spout on the back and pull it out to see if it's frozen up inside.
@CryptoCurt
@CryptoCurt Ай бұрын
perfect explanation for troubleshooting. i am going to try this now. Thank you sir!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Ай бұрын
Good luck.
@CryptoCurt
@CryptoCurt Ай бұрын
update: have to wait and see long term but mine started up after doing the paper clip jump start. after leaving the clip in until about a quarter turn on the front gear, i pulled the clip and it continued on its own, completing the cycle with refilling with water. so, fingers crossed, it continues onward from here on its own.
@mysticfire7661
@mysticfire7661 2 жыл бұрын
Oh...I guess I manually restarted it with the paper clip because I hear it filling with water now!! Will see if I have ice when I wake up tomorrow. Thank you so much!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@mysticfire7661
@mysticfire7661 2 жыл бұрын
It's working fine now. Thank you again, really appreciate your help kind sir. 😊
@kristinbolick7914
@kristinbolick7914 Жыл бұрын
Such a clear and easy to understand explanation. Thank you so much!!!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@zoomzoomboomboom
@zoomzoomboomboom 8 ай бұрын
Great video! And no annoying background music. Ty! ❤
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@kwasind11
@kwasind11 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, Very straight and to the point!! Thank You Sir!🙂
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@tjdoestech
@tjdoestech 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Mine did not start immediately, as it seemed stuck. Took a little brute force on the wheel that ironically said "do not rotate manually".. Then it went on it's merry way.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
LOL, thanks for watching!
@richardcallahan8401
@richardcallahan8401 4 ай бұрын
BEST trouble shooting video on you tube if have seen ....gonna get busy tomoro
@DanielMontes-qm4cz
@DanielMontes-qm4cz 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for all the information. I ended up watching the video and did a diagnostic on it and Voila it worked thanks again, thanks again!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 6 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@joshuadrazin5814
@joshuadrazin5814 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!!! I just bought a new ice maker and it stopped producing ice. I used your jumper wire trick and it appears there was a couple chips stuck because after the blades made a full rotation a couple little ice pieces came out. It then filled with water now I just wait and see but I am very hopeful. Again thank you so much for this great video!!!!!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
If you continue to see smaller pieces, make sure the ice maker is not tilted. Maybe the water pressure is too low. Or maybe, you just need to increase the fill time with a (possibly) hidden knob.
@joshuadrazin5814
@joshuadrazin5814 2 жыл бұрын
@YourSelf came down this morning ice is full of nice good size cubes!
@MikeyAR7373
@MikeyAR7373 Жыл бұрын
Or if there’s not enough water in the ice maker check your water filter it could be plugged enough that enough water isn’t getting through. Happened to mine one time I was getting smaller then normal ice and it wasn’t getting enough water the filter was plugged.
@p4our587
@p4our587 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! I watched a video before this one that linked your video in his description. He did a great job & now I understand why? He had a great source! Thank you, very much!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@daniellessard8213
@daniellessard8213 7 ай бұрын
This video saved me time and possibly my sanity, thanks for posting.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 7 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it
@JoeHaynie_VJ
@JoeHaynie_VJ 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your contribution
@hyakkimaru6709
@hyakkimaru6709 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I don't have any power coming out of the plug in the wall of the freezer that powers the ice maker. I tried holding the switch and there is no power. So I would have to disassemble the whole side of the fridge and see why there isn't any power coming in the the freezer portion! 😂
@TheAndrew1717
@TheAndrew1717 2 жыл бұрын
Having trouble with mine today. I’ll check these tips out. Especially the paper clip cycling trick. It’s making ice but not ejecting. Turned it down a bit more to make sure it’s cold enough to engage the ejection. After a good wait I’ll try these tips if nothing happens. Thanks!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@luislozano6929
@luislozano6929 Жыл бұрын
Most excellent. right to the point and quick. Thank you!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bonnietomlinson8876
@bonnietomlinson8876 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, so helpful. Very clear and to- the-point.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@bonnietomlinson8876
@bonnietomlinson8876 2 жыл бұрын
Your paperclip tip (and my hairdryer) got our seized machine back up and running. Thanks a lot.
@user-G2P7C3S5T7
@user-G2P7C3S5T7 2 жыл бұрын
the answer i found that worked for me was to take the jumper wire and push it in as far as it will go, easily. then remove it and do the same thing several times. for some reason there is corrosion that gets on the contacts and this seemed to work for me. Hope it works for you
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@cabinlife1886
@cabinlife1886 Жыл бұрын
Will try your troubleshooting tests. I do have water coming out of the door so I don’t think the pump failed. I saw the blades spinning yesterday so I’m sure that narrows down the issues? I burned my finger on the heater. I will comment next week after I get back to work and test it.
@bassaddict8323
@bassaddict8323 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video! This helped me solve my problem...
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Good to hear!
@marissamiller6244
@marissamiller6244 2 жыл бұрын
Got my icemaker working again w this video, Series 500 Sub Zero. Thank you
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work!
@sugarraysmith5450
@sugarraysmith5450 Жыл бұрын
Also... Try taking the icemaker out and cleaning the tray. I use vinegar or better still cleaning strength vinegar. remove the ice bucket for better access. Loosen, don't remove two 1/4 inch bolts that hold the icemaker to the side of the fridge. (Unplug the fridge if you are more comfortable) Unplug the electrical connection by squeezing two tabs on the side of the plug. Remove the ice maker from the fridge and then remove the one plastic cover held with a phillips screw. I let the tray soak for 15 minutes or so. You can feel the difference in the smoothness of the mold. We have fairly hard water where we are so it builds up on the mold and makes it harder for the ice maker to harvest the ice. Might have to do this every year or two depending on the water mineral content in your area. Easy no cost fix!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@mojosdad68
@mojosdad68 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful in diagnosing, thank you for posting.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@leebrocato6300
@leebrocato6300 5 күн бұрын
Thanks for this excellent precise and to the point
@BigEdriver
@BigEdriver Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Thankfully just flipping the arms on ours worked but thank you for the content!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@zentember
@zentember Жыл бұрын
do you mean reversing the arm where it was sitting or merely flipping it downwards?
@juliusflowers-fn5bb
@juliusflowers-fn5bb Жыл бұрын
@@zentember turning the ice makers off and back on then triggering the full switch 3xs puts the ice maker into reset mode. It will automatically go through all the cycles And start over. Ours started making ice within a couple of hours after doing so.
@zentember
@zentember Жыл бұрын
@@juliusflowers-fn5bb what full switch the light switch on the side that is deprsssed when the door closes?
@juliusflowers-fn5bb
@juliusflowers-fn5bb Жыл бұрын
@@zentember my ice maker has a wide flap that lets it know the container is full of ice. That’s the flap I’m referring to. He uses a wire jumper in this video to do the same. My ice maker is recessed in the door so i couldn’t do this without removing it. If your ice maker looks like the one in the video (mounted) in the top corner of your freezer then do what he is showing you to do. By no means am i discrediting the knowledge he is sharing.
@Weepyish
@Weepyish Жыл бұрын
Amazing job explaining - very helpful. Thank you so much.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@angelnieves6810
@angelnieves6810 5 ай бұрын
Man the paper clip trick was the first thing I tried and it worked thanks
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 5 ай бұрын
Good to hear.
@gzman1
@gzman1 Жыл бұрын
just electical tape for the insulation?
@jonnybb1
@jonnybb1 2 жыл бұрын
I wish to thank you for this video. I used it to test my old one and then the new one! P.S. Old one bad heater, new one works great! JonnyB in Sunny San Diego
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@RushMayhemIV
@RushMayhemIV Жыл бұрын
just got a cheap fridge and replaced to 25 year old icemaker using this video, thanks!
@erikjohnson2935
@erikjohnson2935 2 жыл бұрын
I have a Kenmore without the wheel but it still has the same labeled check points. I jumpered it and the ice ejector did it rotations. No water flow though. I checked the pins for that and never got any voltage on the meter. In the back of the machine, I connected the plug for the cold water switch to the ice make solenoid and when my wife pushed the cold water switch water flowed to the ice maker. It seems pretty solid that the ice maker water solenoid is not getting the signal to fill the trays. You said that that means the ice maker itself is bad? So that signal to fill the trays comes from the ice maker itself and not from the refrigerator's main board? Just confirming before buying a new ice maker. Thank you. This video is phenomenal. I've never seen a diagnostics video that describes the functions of anything as well as you do.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
On basic refrigerators, the ice maker controls the water fill valve. But some refrigerators have multiple boards, so it gets a little complicated. What is your Kenmore model number? Maybe I can look up the schematics. PS. Did you remove the jumper when the ejector moved a quarter of a turn? If not, the water will not flow.
@erikjohnson2935
@erikjohnson2935 2 жыл бұрын
@@Your-Self Yes. I followed your instructions step by step by step so I wouldn't screw up. The model is 467200201W1 It's a double door refrigerator with the freezer drawer below. Thank you.
@erikjohnson2935
@erikjohnson2935 2 жыл бұрын
That was the model number on a sticker on the rear of the refrigerator. The tag inside the the door lists "model number 596.72002011" it says: "Use Ice maker accessory kit IC13B" The tag on the ice maker says: "IM # HR 106 W10469286" "Customer # 02/27/12 IM 22"
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
According to the schematics, the ice maker itself activates the ice-water-solenoid. First, I'd make sure your multimeter actually works by inserting leads into L and N holes. You should get about 120VAC standby voltage. Then start the cycle by jumping T and H... remove the jumper... insert leads into V and N and you should get about 100VAC for a few seconds when the ejector is at the top position. If you have no voltage, the ice maker is probably bad. You can also manually jump the ice maker fill solenoid by shorting L and V. If the water flows inside the tray, your water-valve is good, but the ice maker is bad. Your ice maker part number has changed to a new Whirlpool W10884390
@erikjohnson2935
@erikjohnson2935 2 жыл бұрын
@@Your-Self Thank you. It's been quite a busy week. Once it gets too hot to work outside today, I will move to inside projects and take another look at it.
@tomwild7455
@tomwild7455 Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Just what I'm looking for. Question, if you can answer: I need to clear my icemaker water line with compressed air to winterize my seasonal camp. Can I short L to V to force the solenoid to open? That would save some time. Thanks!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
If you jump L to V on a basic refrigerator, the water solenoid will open. But if no water will run through it, the valve may overheat, not sure. But I suppose a few seconds shouldn't be a problem though. However, if you have a water dispenser as well, it gets more complicated. Because you may have 3 water valves total. And the trick with L and V will not work.
@goodtobehandy
@goodtobehandy 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. So far everything seems to work. But the water keeps freezing in the fill tube. I clear it and let it run, and again it's freezing in the tube. It's a 30 year old fridge and has no problem till now. Plus it's only adding a few ounces of water. Making small cubes when it was working.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Low water pressure can cause small ice cubes, and the water valve not to close completely. A weeping valve will create an ice blockage in the fill tube. If the water to the fridge is going through a saddle valve, it may get clogged up with time. Maybe the filter is old. RO systems are not good for the fridge due to low-pressure output. Or maybe the refrigerator water valve is going bad... not opening and closing all the way.
@goodtobehandy
@goodtobehandy 2 жыл бұрын
@@Your-Self thanks for the info. I'll check the valve.
@kellynkarr6270
@kellynkarr6270 11 ай бұрын
This was very well done. Thank you ❤
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@muchlovetoall7966
@muchlovetoall7966 6 ай бұрын
Ty so much. Got it to work n didn't have to pay someone to come out. 😁
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 6 ай бұрын
Good to hear!
@jimmiejordan1
@jimmiejordan1 10 ай бұрын
Thank you. That was exactly what I needed to know.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@fatihgul77
@fatihgul77 2 жыл бұрын
Really very helpful video. Having problem with icemaker and this will help a lot
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear it!
@Russellviews
@Russellviews 10 ай бұрын
Wow. Very comprehensive.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Russellviews
@Russellviews 10 ай бұрын
@@Your-Self and it worked. i commented before I tried it
@rastriffler
@rastriffler Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video - thank you! Using the jumpers on V and L, I am able to get water to flow into the icemaker. When I run it through a test cycle, everything seems to work EXCEPT that it does not fill with water. So it sounds like the valve works, but is not being activated...is that right? If so, do I need a new thermostat, or a whole new ice maker? Thanks!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
When you ran the test jumping T and H, did you remove the jumper when the wheel turned about a quarter turn? If not, the water valve will not be activated. If yes, the whole ice maker may need to be replaced.
@rastriffler
@rastriffler Жыл бұрын
@@Your-Self Thanks for the quick reply! I removed the jumper as soon as I saw motion on the ice maker arm. Sounds like a new maker may be in order. :o(
@loum7211
@loum7211 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you this was very helpful and easy to follow. Well done!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@HousesandCars
@HousesandCars 10 ай бұрын
I wanted to make a note for everyone. When you are jump-starting the ice maker, you're bypassing the thermostat. If the ice maker works with the jumper (and the temperature is cold), then you need a thermostat. I fixed my ice maker with a thermostat from Amazon for $10.👍🏼
@JoeHaynie_VJ
@JoeHaynie_VJ 2 ай бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!❤
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful
@brandondpersonal2988
@brandondpersonal2988 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video is informative and easy to follow. Question: 1. Should the voltage test show 120 at ALL times? Or just when it's cycling? 2. How long does it take when inserting the jumper? I put the jumper in and nothing happened. And When I tested with multimeter it was showing 6.25 volts. Does it matter that the defrost cycle was running?
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 ай бұрын
On basic refrigerator models, you should always have 120 VAC on the L & N. Refrigerators with multiple computer boards may act differently. So, if you don't have the 120 V, it could be a wiring problem or a circuit board problem.
@brandondpersonal2988
@brandondpersonal2988 2 ай бұрын
@@Your-Self Update: Once the defrost cycle ended, I tested it again, and the voltage was 120.
@dondiesel1100
@dondiesel1100 2 ай бұрын
My new favorite channel ❤
@mtgwdefender
@mtgwdefender 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Simple and practical video
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@RobertLandrum13
@RobertLandrum13 Жыл бұрын
Great video. What is the water cup is over filling and spilling over into the bucket and fridge? Where the water tube pours into. It's either too fast or too much. Just started doing this after a few years of no issues. Water pressure is 60psi.
@Your-Self
@Your-Self Жыл бұрын
It's best to get your eyes on the actual problem. Is it filling the cup fast and then slowly continuing to drip and overfill? Or maybe there is a crack in the tube, and it's dripping from somewhere else?
@mtbwithjonnyb8818
@mtbwithjonnyb8818 11 ай бұрын
It works glad I found this video!
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 11 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@Rhenexful
@Rhenexful 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative 👏🏿 👌🏿 thank you for sharing
@Your-Self
@Your-Self 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
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