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Admiral Refrigerator ice dispenser not working

If your Admiral refrigerator ice dispenser is not working, start with the easiest checks and work toward the control electronics. Most often a broken or misaligned dispenser door prevents ice from dropping, so remove the dispenser frame and inspect the door for damage or obstruction. If the whole dispenser system is dead, the dispenser control board or the refrigerator main control board can be at fault, but test individual parts first because a single failed component is more likely. Use a multimeter to check dispenser switches for continuity, and listen for the crushed/cubed ice solenoid to click when you change modes; no click usually means the solenoid needs replacement. Also look inside the ice chute for jams caused by clumped cubes and clear any blockage with warm water. If you need a part, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to pull up the exact replacement for your fridge so you get the right dispenser switch, solenoid, control board, or door assembly the first time.

01 - Admiral Refrigerator Dispenser Door

The dispenser door is opened by a motor or a solenoid 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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02 - Admiral Refrigerator Dispenser Control Board

The dispenser control board governs most of the functions of the dispenser system. If the control board is faulty, it may stop supplying power to the entire dispenser system. If only one dispenser part is not working, test each of the dispenser components before testing the control board. It is more likely that a single part has failed. If the entire dispenser system is not working, the control board is more likely to be at fault.
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03 - Admiral Refrigerator Dispenser Switch

The dispenser switches send voltage to the dispenser. If one of the dispenser switches is defective, the dispenser will not work. To determine if a dispenser switch is defective, use a multimeter to test each switch for continuity. If a dispenser switch does not have continuity, replace it.
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04 - Admiral Refrigerator Crushed/Cubed Ice Solenoid

The crushed/cubed ice solenoid is the component that opens and closes a door in the ice bucket auger housing to allow the fully formed ice cubes to pass through or to divert the cubes through a crushing blade system to crush the ice when that option is chosen. If you don't hear a "clunk" sound when switching between the "Crushed" and "Cubed" ice options, it's likely the crushed/cubed ice solenoid is defective. You can use a multimeter to test the solenoid for continuity, a continuous electrical path present in the component. If the solenoid has no continuity, the component is faulty and will need to be replaced.
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05 - Admiral Refrigerator Main Control Board

A refrigerator's main control board governs most of the functions of the appliance including the dispenser system. If the control board is faulty, it may stop supplying power to the entire dispenser system. If only one dispenser part is not working, test each of the dispenser components before testing the control board. It is more likely that a single part has failed. If the entire dispenser system is not working, the main control board is more likely to be at fault.
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06 - Ice chute jammed

The ice chute may be jammed by clumps of cubes frozen together. You can run warm water through the chute to help remove the obstruction.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Refrigerator ice dispenser not working: what should I check first?
Ice dispenser not dispensing ice but the freezer has ice: what could be wrong?
Ice maker not making ice: could that cause the dispenser to fail?
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