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Maintaining Your Fridge’s Ice Maker

8.23.19

Maintaining Your Fridge’s Ice Maker

After a while of owning a new refrigerator, you may notice your refrigerator’s ice cubes becoming smaller and/or cloudier. While some may interpret this as a sign of wear on the appliance, it can actually be fixed quite easily with a couple simple preventative measures! Take a look at a few of these maintenance tips to keep your new fridge from Happys producing ice cubes that you’re HAPPY with!


Change the Water Filter

Changing your refrigerator’s water filter is a very simple process that doesn’t require a maintenance visit. Most major household brands sell water filters that are easy to replace for the consumer. All you have to do is unscrew or pull out the old water filter, and insert the new one in its place! In most refrigerators, the water filter will be located either inside the refrigerator cabinet near the top or below the cabinet near the grille. It is also recommended that you turn off the water supply from your refrigerator while changing the filter. For additional instructions, refer to your refrigerator’s owner’s manual.

Clean the Ice Maker

If changing your fridge’s water filter does not fix the problem, you may need to clean the ice maker itself. Here is a step-by-step list for you to follow while cleaning the ice maker.

  1. Turn the ice maker off and shut off its water flow.
  2. Remove the ice bin and remove any remaining ice.
  3. Create a mixture of warm water and dish soap. Use sponge or washcloth to clean the inside of the bin.
  4. If you wish, use a disinfectant such as diluted bleach mixed with water (2 teaspoons of bleach per 1 gallon of water) to wipe down the bin. 
  5. Completely dry the ice bin.
  6. Wipe down the ice dispenser while the bin dries.
  7. Place the bin back in the freezer and turn the ice maker and water supply back on!

Re-organize your Freezer

Our last suggestion would be to examine the inside of your freezer. If you have any odorous items inside of it, remove them as the smell may be getting absorbed by the ice. Also, check to make sure no food items are blocking the evaporator fan’s airflow or blocking the door from closing the door all the way. If either of those functions are compromised, your refrigerator will not produce ice.

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