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Maytag Ice Maker in refrigerator compartment frosting up
If your Maytag ice maker is frosting up inside the refrigerator compartment and stopping production, it usually means warm, moist air is getting into the ice area. The first thing to check is the door gasket; a twisted, torn, or compressed gasket will let warm air leak in and cause frost to form. Next likely culprits are dispenser components that control the ice door: a faulty dispenser solenoid or a bad dispenser door motor can prevent the door from operating correctly and let cold air escape or warm air enter. Inspect the dispenser funnel guide and the dispenser door itself for obstructions or damage that could block movement. In rarer cases the dispenser door may be stuck open from a jammed part or an object in the chute. If the ice maker is frosting and not making ice, replace the damaged gasket, solenoid, motor, guide, or door as needed. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part that fits your refrigerator and the step-by-step parts you’ll need to fix it.
01 - Maytag 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 - Maytag 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 - Maytag 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 - Maytag 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 - Maytag 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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