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Samsung Refrigerator ice is dirty
Dirty or discolored ice in a Samsung refrigerator most often comes from the water supply tubing first — if the line was disconnected or sat with standing water for months it can stain and leach material into the ice, so replacing the water supply tube usually fixes the problem. Next likely is the ice maker itself: a corroded or flaking coating on the ice tray can shed particles, so replacing the ice maker assembly is the right repair. Less commonly, dirty municipal water from a flushed hydrant or broken main will temporarily discolor ice; discard the old ice and run a faucet until water clears. Finally, an overdue water filter can shed residue, so swap the filter every six months. If the symptom includes an ice maker not making ice, the tubing and ice maker assembly are still the primary suspects. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement water tube, ice maker assembly, or filter that fits your refrigerator and get step-by-step repair help.
01 - Samsung 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 - Samsung 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.
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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 - Samsung 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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