If your Goldstar refrigerator ice is dirty, check a few likely causes in order. First, inspect the water supply tube to the ice maker: tubing that was disconnected or that held stagnant water for months can discolor and contaminate the ice, and replacing the water supply tube to the ice maker often fixes the problem. Next, check the ice maker assembly and tray; some trays have a coating that can corrode and flake, leaving bits in the cubes, so replace the ice maker or tray if you see material coming off. Less commonly, dirty municipal water from a hydrant flush or broken main can introduce sediment, so discard the old ice and run a kitchen or bathroom faucet until the water clears before making new ice. Finally, residue from an old water filter can cause discoloration, so replace the water filter every six months. 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 - Goldstar 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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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.
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.
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04 - Goldstar 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.