Tips & Tricks To Fix Ice Maker Now

For most people, the mechanism of an ice maker is quite simple. It is an understatement to say it makes life a little bit easier. However, from time to time, you can run into some trouble with your ice maker. These problems do not have to be anything big but small glitches that you can quickly fix. So, here are some of the best tips & tricks to quickly repair the ice makers like a professional now. You do not need to call an expert every time you run into trouble with your ice maker.

Temperature Control

One of the first things you need to look out for while fixing the ice maker is temperature control. If the temperature of the thermostat is not set correctly, the ice maker will not work. You can reset the thermostat to control the temperature. However, if it still does not work, then you might have to replace the thermostat.

Water Flow

You can also check the water flow and pressure to ensure that the water reaches the ice mould at total capacity. Even you can check the water pressure to ensure that water flow is not one of the problems contributing to not working of the ice maker. Firstly, turn off the ice maker completely. Then disconnect the water pipe and take a bucket and turn the water pipe on. If the water is flowing at its total capacity, then there is no problem with the water pipe. However, if the water is not flowing uniformly, it might disturb the process of ice making.
 

Condenser Coils

Sometimes a simple cleaning can improve the functioning of your ice maker. Usually, the condenser coil is placed on the outside of the condenser coils. It accumulates dust & dirt over some time. The intelligent thing to do is to clean the dust from the coil with the help of a vacuum. However, you need to completely turn off the ice maker before you start any cleaning.

Defrosting The Ice Maker

There may be times when you need to defrost the ice maker yourself. Sometimes after producing ice continuously, there may be tiny bits of ice-clogged on the ice moulds, which might cause the blocking of producing new ice. You will have to defrost any ice which is clogging the machine. You can use a hairdryer or even hot water to melt the tiny bits of ice stuck in the ice maker.

Ice Maker Assembly

One of the other areas where your ice maker is could be faulty is the ice maker assembly. If the assembly of the ice inside is defective, the machine will not be able to dispense ice uniformly or adequately. You need to check if the assembly equipment is broken or not; if it is, you will have to replace it with a new one.

Water Filter

Not many people give due importance to the water filter present in the ice maker. However, it plays a vital role in ensuring that the water discharged through the water pipe is clean & free from all impurities. Sometimes, if the water filter has not been cleaned for an extended period of time, it will allow slow water passage, resulting in ineffective ice making. You need to regularly clean the water filter to ensure that the ice maker works flawlessly.

These are some of the most simple & basic ways for you to repair the ice maker quickly. If you have some extensive problem with your ice maker, it is always better to call an expert to come in and identify the problem and fix it.