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Ice Maker in refrigerator compartment frosting up
If your ice maker compartment is frosting up, warm air is getting in somewhere and freezing on the ice maker assembly. The first thing to check is the refrigerator door gasket for twists, gaps, or tears—poor door sealing is the most likely cause and can make the fridge not cooling or the refrigerator not getting cold where it matters. If the gasket looks good, inspect the dispenser area: a faulty dispenser solenoid or a bad dispenser door motor can keep the dispenser door from opening and closing properly, letting moist air enter and cause frost. Also look for a blocked or damaged dispenser funnel guide or a bent or broken dispenser door that prevents a tight seal. Finally remove any items that could be holding the dispenser door open; a stuck-open door is less common but an easy fix. Frost buildup can stop the ice maker from cycling, so address the seal and dispenser parts promptly. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your refrigerator.
01 - Refrigerator Door Gasket
A door gasket should form an airtight seal around the appliance's frame to keep the cold air in and the warm air out. If the door gasket is twisted or torn, gaps can form that will allow warm air in, which can result in frost building up on the ice maker compartment. Inspect the door gasket for any damage and replace with a new one if necessary.
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02 - 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.
Common
03 - 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.
Common
04 - 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.
Common
05 - Refrigerator Dispenser Door
The dispenser door is opened by a motor, solenoid or actuator arm to dispense the ice, but if the door is broken, it may not open properly in order to release the ice. You should inspect the dispenser door for damage to determine if the component should be replaced. You may have to remove the dispenser control panel or frame to access and inspect the dispenser door.
Common
06 - Dispenser door stuck open
If the dispenser door is stuck open, warm air can enter the ice maker compartment causing frost buildup and potentially stopping the ice maker. Remove any items that may be keeping the dispenser door from closing.
Less Common
Frequently Asked Questions
Ice maker not making ice after frosting up? What causes it?
Ice dispenser not dispensing ice? Could a stuck dispenser door or solenoid be the problem?
Fridge door not sealing or closing properly? Can that cause the ice maker to frost over?
Fridge warm but freezer cold? Can warm air entering the fridge cause the ice maker to frost?
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