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Frigidaire Refrigerator ice and water dispenser not working
If your Frigidaire’s ice and water dispenser won’t run, the most likely culprits are the dispenser actuator, a failed dispenser control board, a defective dispenser switch, a bad door switch, or something as simple as a door or ice bucket not being fully closed or seated. Start by inspecting the dispenser actuator for visible damage, then test each dispenser switch and the door switch with a multimeter for continuity before assuming the control board is bad. If the whole dispenser system is dead, the control board becomes more probable; if just one function fails, a single switch or actuator usually is to blame. Also check the water filter housing and confirm the filter is properly seated so water can flow to the dispenser. RepairClinic stocks the replacement parts and diagnostic guides you need, so enter your refrigerator model number on RepairClinic.com to see the exact actuator, switch, control board, or filter housing that fits your unit and get back to dispensing water and ice.
01 - Frigidaire Refrigerator Dispenser Actuator
The dispenser actuator is the component that activates the switch or switches to send voltage to the dispenser. If the dispenser actuator is damaged, it may be unable to activate the switch. Inspect the dispenser actuator for any damage and replace with a new one if necessary.
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02 - Frigidaire Refrigerator Dispenser Control Board
The dispenser control board governs most of the functions of the dispenser system. If only one dispenser part is not working, it is probable that an individual part has failed. In this case, test each of the dispenser components before testing the control board. If the entire dispenser system is not working, the control board is more likely to be at fault.
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03 - Frigidaire Refrigerator Dispenser Switch
The dispenser switches send voltage to the dispenser. If one of the dispenser switches is defective, the dispenser will not work. To determine if a dispenser switch is defective, use a multimeter to test each switch for continuity. If a dispenser switch does not have continuity, replace it.
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04 - Frigidaire Refrigerator Door Switch
The door switch turns off the ice and water dispenser when the refrigerator door is open. If the door switch fails, the dispenser will not turn on. To determine if the door switch is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the door switch does not have continuity when activated, replace it.
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05 - Doors not closing properly
Check to make sure all drawers and ice buckets are pushed in properly. Be sure the refrigerator doors are completely closed. There should be no visible gap around the door gasket.
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06 - Frigidaire Refrigerator Water Filter Housing
On many refrigerators, the incoming water will pass through a water filter before reaching the dispenser or the ice maker fill tube. If the water filter housing is damaged, water may not flow through the housing when the filter is installed. Inspect the water filter housing for damage and confirm it is properly seated. If necessary replace the damaged housing with a new one.
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Why is my fridge water dispenser not working?
Ice maker not making ice — could that be related to the dispenser?
Water dispenser not dispensing water but ice maker still works — what should I check?
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