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Bosch Ice Maker in Refrigerator Compartment Not Working
If the ice maker in your refrigerator compartment won’t make or dispense ice, start with the water inlet valve—most often the culprit. Low water pressure or a failed inlet valve will prevent the ice maker from filling; it needs about 20 psi and must be getting power, so check pressure and use a multimeter to confirm voltage before replacing the valve. Next likely causes are the dispenser solenoid or dispenser door motor, which can keep the dispenser flap from opening; test solenoid continuity and make sure the actuator pin and door motor move freely. A failed fan motor in the ice maker compartment can let temperatures rise enough to stop ice production, so confirm the fan is running and test it for continuity. A jammed or broken dispenser funnel guide can also block ice from dropping. For each part you test, RepairClinic has the replacement; enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to pull up the exact water inlet valve, solenoid, fan motor, dispenser door motor, or funnel guide that fits your refrigerator and get step by step repair parts and instructions.
01 - Bosch Refrigerator Motor
The refrigerator ice maker compartment fan motor assists in keeping the air temperature in the compartment cold enough for the ice maker to make ice. If the fan motor has failed and isn't running, the temperature will rise high enough that the ice maker will be unable to make ice. The fan motor can be inspected to see if it's running when the ice maker should be working. The component can also be tested for electrical continuity to help determine if it's faulty. A faulty fan motor will need to be replaced.
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02 - Bosch Refrigerator Fan Motor
The refrigerator ice maker compartment fan motor assists in keeping the air temperature in the compartment cold enough for the ice maker to make ice. If the fan motor has failed and isn't running, the temperature will rise high enough that the ice maker will be unable to make ice. The fan motor can be inspected to see if it's running when the ice maker should be working. The component can also be tested for electrical continuity to help determine if it's faulty. A faulty fan motor will need to be replaced.
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03 - Bosch Refrigerator Dispenser Funnel Guide
The dispenser funnel guide is the component that allows the ice from the ice maker to be properly dispensed. If the guide is obstructed or broken, the ice may not dispense as expected. Inspect the funnel guide or any obstruction or damage and replace if necessary.
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04 - Bosch Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve
The water inlet valve is an electrically-controlled valve that opens to supply water to the dispenser and ice maker. If the water inlet valve is defective, or if it has insufficient pressure, it won’t allow water to flow through. As a result, the ice maker won’t make ice. The valve requires at least 20 psi to function properly. Make sure that the water pressure to the valve is at least 20 psi. If the water pressure is sufficient, use a multimeter to check for power to the water inlet valve. If the water inlet valve has sufficient pressure and is getting power, but the ice maker won’t fill with water to make ice, replace th...
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05 - Bosch Refrigerator Dispenser Door Motor
The dispenser door motor opens and closes the dispenser door to prevent cold air from escaping the refrigerator. If the dispenser door motor is defective, the dispenser door won’t open. As a result, the dispenser will not dispense ice. To determine if the motor is defective, first determine if the motor is getting power. If the motor is getting power, but it won’t run, replace it. You can use a multimeter to test the motor for continuity. If the dispenser door motor does not have continuity, replace it.
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06 - Bosch Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid
The dispenser solenoid opens a door flap to release the ice and then closes the door flap once the dispenser finishes dispensing ice. If the dispenser solenoid is defective, the dispenser door won’t open. To determine if the dispenser door solenoid is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. In addition, check the dispenser actuator pin to ensure that it moves freely. If the dispenser door solenoid does not have continuity, or if the actuator pin does not move freely, replace the dispenser solenoid.
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07 - Low Water Pressure from House Supply
The home may have insufficient water pressure. The water inlet valve supplies water to the ice maker and must have strong water pressure to work properly. You can check the water flow at the kitchen faucet to help determine if the home's water pressure is sufficient or not.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Ice dispenser not working — ice is made but the dispenser won’t dispense
How do I test the ice maker compartment fan motor or dispenser door motor?
How do I know if the water inlet valve needs replacement?
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