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Arctic Air Ice Maker in refrigerator compartment frosting up
If the ice maker in your refrigerator compartment is frosting up, warm, moist air is getting into the fridge and condensing on cold surfaces. The most likely cause is a damaged or misaligned door gasket that is letting warm air in; inspect the gasket for twists, tears or gaps and replace it if it does not form a tight seal. Next, check the dispenser components: a failed dispenser solenoid or dispenser door motor, a broken dispenser door, or an obstructed funnel guide can prevent the door from operating correctly and allow air to pass where it should not. Use a multimeter to test the solenoid or motor for continuity, verify the actuator pin and door move freely, and remove any debris from the funnel guide. Less commonly, the dispenser door can be stuck open and dump warm air into the compartment. If you also notice the fridge not cooling but the freezer works, sealing and dispenser faults are prime suspects. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement gasket, solenoid, motor, dispenser door or funnel guide and the parts you need to fix it.
01 - Arctic Air 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 - Arctic Air 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 - Arctic Air 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 - Arctic Air 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
05 - Arctic Air 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the ice maker in my refrigerator compartment frosting up?
Ice dispenser not dispensing ice — what parts should I check?
Freezer cold but fridge warm: could the dispenser door or gasket be the problem?
How do I test a dispenser solenoid or dispenser door motor with a multimeter?
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