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Admiral Refrigerator ice is dirty
Dirty or discolored ice in your Admiral refrigerator usually points to the water path rather than the freezer itself. The most likely culprit is the water supply tube to the ice maker: if tubing sat full of water for months it can discolor or leach material, so replacing the water supply tube is the top fix. Next check the ice maker assembly and tray, where a worn coating can corrode and flake into the ice and require replacing the ice maker or tray. Less commonly, a temporary issue with the municipal supply, such as a flushed hydrant or broken main, can bring dirty water into the home; run and discard water at a faucet until it clears before making new ice. Finally, residue from an old water filter can shed particles into the supply, so replace filters every six months. If your ice maker is not working or producing dirty cubes, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement water supply tube, ice maker assembly, or filter that fits your refrigerator.
01 - Admiral Refrigerator Water Supply Tube
During normal use the water supply tubes will have water flowing through them keeping them clean. If the water supply gets disconnected or water is left in the tube and not used for 6 to 12 months, it can become discolored. If the water at the other faucets in the house is ok and you have replaced the water filter you may need to replace the water tubing to the ice maker to resolve the issue.
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02 - Admiral Refrigerator Ice Maker Assembly
If the icemaker tray has a coating, the coating may be wearing off. If you are getting pieces or chunks of material stuck in the ice, check the ice maker tray. If the coating on the tray is corroded and flaking off, replace the icemaker.
Highly Likely
03 - Dirty Water Supply
A fire hydrant that was flushed or a broken water main can cause dirty water to enter the home. Since the ice maker uses the same water supplied to the kitchen or bathroom faucets, dirty water can discolor the ice. Discard the old ice and run the water for awhile at the kitchen or bathroom faucet until the water clears up before having the ice maker make new ice.
Less Common
04 - Admiral Refrigerator Water Filter
If the ice being dispensed is dirty, it's possible that residue from an old water filter is getting into the water being supplied to the ice maker. Water filters should be replaced every six months for optimum water filtration.
Uncommon But Possible
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