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Danby Refrigerator ice is dirty
If your Danby refrigerator is making dirty, discolored ice, start by checking the water supply tube to the ice maker — when tubing sits with water unused for months it can discolor and send gunk into the ice, and replacing that tube is often the quickest fix. Next inspect the icemaker tray itself; a worn or corroded coating can flake into the cubes and requires replacing the ice maker assembly. Less commonly, dirty municipal water from a flushed hydrant or broken main can temporarily stain ice, so discard old cubes and run a kitchen faucet until the water clears. Finally, residue from an old water filter can foul the supply, so swap the filter every six months. If you need parts, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement water tube, icemaker assembly, or filter for your unit, and check our ice maker repair guides for step by step help.
01 - Danby 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 - Danby 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 - Danby 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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