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Arctic Air Refrigerator ice is dirty
If your Arctic Air refrigerator is producing discolored or dirty ice, the most likely culprit is the water path into the ice maker. Start by checking the water supply tube; if it sat with water in it for months after a disconnect, the tubing can discolor and leach material into the ice and should be replaced. Next check the ice maker assembly and tray for a worn or corroded coating that can flake off and leave chunks in the ice. Less commonly, temporary contamination in your home supply from a flushed hydrant or a broken water main can bring dirty water into the ice maker, so discard the old ice and run the kitchen faucet until the water clears. Finally, residue from an old water filter is possible, so swap the filter if it has been more than six months. You can enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement water tubing, ice maker assembly, or filter for your unit and get step-by-step parts guidance for the repair.
01 - Arctic Air 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 - Arctic Air 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 - Arctic Air 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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