Maytag refrigerator ice maker not dispensing. Refrigerators with ice and water dispensers can be convenient but they can also cause a lot of frustrations when something goes wrong. One common annoyance is the failure to dispense ice or water.
This type of problem could stem from a number of different origins, such as kinks or obstructions in the water line or perhaps a frozen reservoir.
Read up on some of the most common reasons for getting an error message on your Maytag refrigerator’s dispenser and discover what you should do if you’re facing any difficulty receiving ice or water from one.
Maytag refrigerator ice maker not dispensing
How do you fix a Maytag refrigerator ice maker not dispensing? Sometimes a simple adjustment can restore function while other instances call for a pedestal repair. Here’s how to determine what’s wrong and return to water and ice on demand.
Defective Dispenser Control Board
The dispenser control board governs most of the functions of the dispenser system. When the board ceases to work, it cannot power all of the parts of the machine. If only one part is not working, test each part to see if it’s faulty.
However, if other parts aren’t working along with this one, it is more likely that it’s an issue with the control board itself or another area where power is run in order to connect everything together properly; especially when nothing else seems to be functioning normally.
Faulty Dispenser Switch
In order to get the most out of your ice machine’s ice dispenser, you need to make sure that each switch is properly set and in good working order.
A quality ice maker professional who works with a company that specializes in home and restaurant appliances will use special tools such as a multimeter to test each switch for continuity and be able to determine not only whether or not it has continuity but also whether it switches are working appropriately.
Broken Dispenser Actuator
The dispenser actuator, which is responsible for interacting with the other dispenser components, also monitors the condition of the switches.
If the dispenser actuator detects any switch malfunctions or failures, it can send you a warning stimulus to let you know there’s an issue and help you take prompt action.
In case of any failure, immediately inspect the dispenser actuator and replace it if necessary.
Replace Auger Motor
If the ice dispenser is not working, check to see if nothing is interfering with the auger from turning. Make sure there’s no iced-up excess around the edges of the auger blades, and verify that there’s no ice stuck in between something.
If everything checks out, remove the icemaker cover by pulling off all of the screws. Each one should use a T15 Torx.
If using a multimeter, check for continuity with one probe against all of the black wires by setting it on ohms, then press and release each of the black wires into your other probe for about 3 seconds for each wire.
It should beep once when you make contact with a working wire. If there are no beeps, move to another wire until you find one that works and repeat this step with all three probes to verify it’s getting power but isn’t being activated, or else you’ll need to replace that component!
Dispenser Solenoid issue
The dispenser solenoid is a small electric motor that operates to open and close the flap together with its operation valve in order to release or cut off the supply of water.
If the dispenser solenoid is dysfunctional, it will not open at all and since there is no door flap, ice could be bagged up but not dispensed – causing it to melt quickly over time.
In order to determine if the dispenser solenoid is indeed defective, you can use a multimeter to test whether there’s continuity between its two pins in addition to checking whether or not its actuator pin moves freely. If both tests prove negative, then it probably needs replacing.
The dispenser door motor does not have continuity
The dispenser door motor opens and closes the dispenser door to prevent cold air from escaping the freezer. If the dispenser door is defective, it won’t open. As a result, it may not dispense ice properly as well.
To determine if the dispenser door motor is defective, first determine if it’s getting power. If the dispenser door motor is getting power but still won’t run, replace it.
You can use a multimeter to test for continuity to see if the motor has “working parts” by testing for an electrical current running through its wires that would mean that it isn’t defective and therefore doesn’t require replacement.
Be sure to replace both of them because oftentimes, when one becomes completely ineffective, so does its partner which almost always requires replacement as well, or else this could create even more problems for you in the future so be sure you know what you’re doing.
Damage Ice Crusher Blade
If you are having trouble with your ice crusher and find that the blades are stuck to their housing, put warm water inside the crusher until it melts. If there is damage to the unit, such as bent or broken blades, replace them.
Ice Bucket Auger Fault
When the lever is pressed, a motor rotates the auger. As the auger rotates, the ice gets pushed to the dispensing door and down below it.
If the auger is broken or disconnected from the motor, it won’t get shoves when we press the lever. Check if it’s broken or if it isn’t connected to that motor thingy. If it is, replace it with a new one.
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