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Bosch Ice Maker in refrigerator compartment frosting up
If your Bosch ice maker in the refrigerator compartment is frosting up, warm, moist air is getting into the compartment and condensing on cold surfaces. The most likely cause is a damaged or twisted door gasket that is not sealing the fridge door, so check the gasket for tears, gaps or a warped edge and replace it if needed. Next most common issues involve the dispenser assembly: a faulty dispenser solenoid or a bad dispenser door motor can prevent the ice flap from operating properly, letting warm air sneak in; test those with a multimeter for continuity and verify the actuator pin and motor are getting power and moving freely. Also inspect the dispenser funnel guide and the dispenser door itself for obstructions or damage that could trap the door open. Finally, remove any items that might be holding the dispenser door open, since a stuck-open door will cause frost buildup. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement door gasket, solenoid, motor or dispenser parts that fit your refrigerator.
01 - Bosch 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 - 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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03 - 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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04 - 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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05 - Bosch 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.
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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.
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Why is my fridge not cooling but freezer works and the ice maker compartment is frosting up?
Ice dispenser not working: how do I test the dispenser solenoid and dispenser door motor?
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