When your Haier refrigerator ice dispenser is not working or your refrigerator is not dispensing ice, the most likely culprits are mechanical or electrical failures in the dispenser assembly. Start by checking the dispenser door for damage or a broken linkage that prevents it from opening, since a cracked door or stuck actuator is the top cause. If the door looks fine, the dispenser control board may have stopped sending power to the system, especially when the entire dispenser is dead. Individual dispenser switches are another frequent failure; test each switch with a multimeter for continuity and replace any that fail. Less likely but still common are the crushed/cubed ice solenoid, which fails to actuate the ice diverter, and the refrigerator main control board if multiple systems are affected. Finally, simple jams in the ice chute from clumped cubes can block dispensing, so run warm water down the chute to clear obstructions. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your refrigerator.
01 - Haier 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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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.
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.
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.
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.