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Inglis Refrigerator ice dispenser not working

If your Inglis refrigerator ice dispenser is not working, start with the dispenser door — check for broken or misaligned parts that prevent the door from opening and releasing ice. After that consider the dispenser control board, which can cut power to the whole dispenser system, but only after you test individual components since a single failed part is more common. Next likely causes are a faulty dispenser switch (use a multimeter to check continuity) or a bad crushed/cubed ice solenoid (no "clunk" when switching modes is a clue). The main control board can also cause the dispenser to stop, and finally the ice chute itself may simply be jammed with clumped cubes that you can clear with warm water. If you need parts, enter your refrigerator model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement for your unit and follow our repair guides and part diagrams to complete the job.

01 - Inglis 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 - Inglis 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 - Inglis 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 - Inglis 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 - Inglis 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

Why is my refrigerator ice dispenser not working?
Ice maker makes ice but the dispenser won't dispense ice, what should I check?
How do I test the refrigerator dispenser switch or solenoid?
My dispenser won’t switch between crushed and cubed and I don’t hear the clunk, which part is it?
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