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Montgomery Wards Refrigerator ice dispenser not working

If your Montgomery Wards refrigerator ice dispenser is not working, start by checking the dispenser door and its actuator; a broken or misaligned dispenser door often prevents ice from releasing and may require removing the control panel or frame to inspect and replace the part. If the whole dispenser system is dead, the dispenser control board or the refrigerator main control board can be at fault, but test the individual components first since a single failed part is more likely. Use a multimeter to check dispenser switches and the crushed/cubed ice solenoid for continuity and listen for the solenoid’s clunk when switching modes. Also check the ice chute for jams from clumped cubes and run warm water through the chute to clear obstructions. Whether you need a dispenser door, switch, solenoid, or a control board, RepairClinic.com carries the parts you need; enter your model number to see exact replacement parts that fit your refrigerator and get back to dispensing ice.

01 - Montgomery Wards 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 - Montgomery Wards 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 - Montgomery Wards 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 - Montgomery Wards 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 - Montgomery Wards 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

My refrigerator ice dispenser is not dispensing ice — what should I check first?
How can I tell if the dispenser control board or the main control board is causing the ice dispenser to fail?
Why won't my dispenser switch between crushed and cubed ice?
How do I unjam the ice chute safely?
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