Refrigerator ice makers mean a cold beverage is always at your fingertips…unless something goes wrong. Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator ice maker not working? The freezer may be set at the wrong temperature, limiting ice production. Determine the most likely reasons for a KitchenAid refrigerator ice maker not making ice and how to solve the problem.
Is the water filter installed correctly?
If the water filter is incorrectly installed it can reduce the water flow to the ice maker, which will cause small ice cubes, low ice production or no ice production.
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NOTE: If your water filter is located below the crisper drawer, make sure the water filter is locked into place and the arrows are aligned.
How to Troubleshoot the KitchenAid Ice Maker
If your KitchenAid Ice Maker is not working use this troubleshooting guide to diagnose common problems.
Check for a frozen water supply tube
The water supply tube provides water for the ice maker. Sometimes, an ice blockage can form in the tube, which prevents the ice maker from working. You should be able to see the water supply tube in the ice maker, and if it has an ice blockage, a hairdryer set to a low heat can be used to defrost the ice and get the ice maker working again.
Note that a frozen water supply line is usually caused by a faulty water inlet valve or the freezer temperature being set too low.
FAQ
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator not making ice?
How do you reset the ice maker on a KitchenAid refrigerator?
Why is my ice maker not working but water does?
Another potential reason behind an ice maker that quit working is a dirty water filter. Smart fridges will often indicate when the filter needs to be changed, but a good rule of thumb is to replace it every 6 months.
Where is the ice maker switch on KitchenAid fridge?
