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Dacor Refrigerator ice dispenser not working

If your Dacor refrigerator ice dispenser is not working, start by checking the dispenser door — a broken or stuck door is the most common culprit and you may need to remove the dispenser control panel or frame to inspect and replace it. If the door looks fine, the dispenser control board or the main control board can stop sending power to the dispenser system, though a full-board failure is less likely than a single part. Test the dispenser switches with a multimeter for continuity next, since a failed switch often causes no response. Listen for a clunk when switching between crushed and cubed settings; no sound points to a bad crushed/cubed ice solenoid. Finally, check the ice chute for jams or clumps and run warm water to clear obstructions. Whether you need a dispenser door, switch, solenoid, or control board, enter your refrigerator model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your refrigerator and get step-by-step parts and repair guidance.

01 - Dacor 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 - Dacor 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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Highly Likely

03 - Dacor 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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Highly Likely

04 - Dacor 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 - Dacor 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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