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Gibson Ice Maker in Refrigerator Compartment Not Working
If the ice maker in your refrigerator compartment is not working, the most likely cause is a faulty or low-pressure water inlet valve that won’t let the tray fill. Start by confirming the water pressure is at least 20 psi and use a multimeter to check that the inlet valve is getting power. If the valve has pressure and power but won’t open, replace it. Next most likely is a bad dispenser solenoid or dispenser door motor that won’t open the ice chute; test those for continuity and make sure the actuator pin moves freely. A failed compartment fan motor can also prevent the ice maker from staying cold enough to form cubes, so listen for the fan and test it for continuity. Finally, check the dispenser funnel guide and chute for jams or broken parts that block ice. For each suspect part you can run simple continuity and power checks with a multimeter, and when you know what’s bad, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your refrigerator.
01 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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
Ice maker not making ice — what should I check first?
Ice dispenser not dispensing ice — could the dispenser solenoid or door motor be bad?
Refrigerator ice maker warm — can a fan motor stop ice production?
Ice gets stuck or doesn't dispense properly — how do I fix the dispenser funnel guide?
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