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Maytag Refrigerator ice is dirty
If your Maytag is making dirty or discolored ice, start with the water supply tube — that is the most common culprit when a line was disconnected or sat unused for months and the tube becomes stained. Next check the ice maker assembly and tray; a worn or corroded coating can flake into cubes, leaving bits or chunks in the ice and signaling an icemaker or tray replacement. Less commonly, dirty municipal water from a flushed hydrant or a broken main can introduce sediment, so discard old ice and run a nearby faucet until the water clears before making new ice. Finally, an old or saturated water filter can shed residue into the supply, so replace the filter if it’s past six months of use. These steps cover dirty-ice problems and related ice maker issues, including cases where the refrigerator ice maker not working or ice maker not making ice is part of the symptom set. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part and the right instructions for your specific refrigerator.
01 - Maytag 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 - Maytag 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 - Maytag 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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