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Dacor Refrigerator ice is dirty
If your refrigerator ice is coming out discolored or gritty, the most likely culprit is the water supply tubing to the ice maker — tubing that sits idle or was disconnected for months can discolor and leach residue into the ice. The next thing to check is the ice maker tray itself; a worn or flaking coating on the tray can shed particles into the cubes. Less commonly, dirty municipal water from a flushed hydrant or a broken main can introduce sediment, so run a faucet until the water clears before making new ice. Finally, an old or exhausted water filter can shed carbon or resin particles, so replace the filter if it has been more than six months. These issues are fixable: replace the supply tube, replace the icemaker or tray if it is corroded, flush your line, or install a fresh water filter as needed. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your specific refrigerator and get step-by-step guidance for the repair.
01 - Dacor 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 - Dacor 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 - Dacor 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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My ice has flakes or chunks in it, is the ice maker bad?
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