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Americana Refrigerator ice is dirty
If the ice from your refrigerator looks cloudy, discolored, or has flakes in it, the most likely culprit is the water supply tubing to the ice maker — tubing left full of water or disconnected for months can stain and pass that discoloration into the ice. Next, check the ice maker tray itself; a worn or corroded coating can flake off and leave bits in the ice, so replacing the ice maker assembly may be necessary. Less commonly, dirty municipal water after a fire hydrant flush or a broken main can send sediment into your home plumbing; discard the old ice and run a kitchen faucet until the water clears before making more. Finally, residue from an old water filter can cloud or contaminate ice, so replace the filter if it’s past six months. These steps cover the typical causes of dirty ice from a refrigerator ice maker and point you toward straightforward ice maker repair actions. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement parts for your refrigerator.
01 - Americana 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 - Americana 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 - Americana 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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