The ice maker in my Frigidair Refrigerator freezer is not getting water. So far for troubleshooting I have done the following (Note the unit also has a water dispenser on the door):
1) Switch selenoid leads in back of refrigerator.
Pressing door switch for water dispensed water into ice tray. Therefore ice maker selenoid works and water line is not blocked.
2) Replace ice maker unit.
Nothing. No water. Checked voltage at selenoid and I am getting about 100v. Selenoid does buzz when activated by the ice maker as it hits that part of the cycle. With water-out water line removed, the selenoid will sputter some water but thats it.
Conclusion: Low voltage for some reason.
Suggestions on what is causing the problem? Can I be loosing voltage some where to the unit when there is a load? I checked across different combinations of the 4 prong plug to the ice maker and get 120v across several. I'm sure it can't be the ice maker unit itself, since I've just replaced and I'd not expect two to have the same problem; the old one and the new one. So it's something in the supply or wires to the selenoid? I've checked and wiggled, jiggled plugs to be sure I am getting good contact.
Thanks,
Stan
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1) Switch selenoid leads in back of refrigerator.
Pressing door switch for water dispensed water into ice tray. Therefore ice maker selenoid works and water line is not blocked.
2) Replace ice maker unit.
Nothing. No water. Checked voltage at selenoid and I am getting about 100v. Selenoid does buzz when activated by the ice maker as it hits that part of the cycle. With water-out water line removed, the selenoid will sputter some water but thats it.
Conclusion: Low voltage for some reason.
Suggestions on what is causing the problem? Can I be loosing voltage some where to the unit when there is a load? I checked across different combinations of the 4 prong plug to the ice maker and get 120v across several. I'm sure it can't be the ice maker unit itself, since I've just replaced and I'd not expect two to have the same problem; the old one and the new one. So it's something in the supply or wires to the selenoid? I've checked and wiggled, jiggled plugs to be sure I am getting good contact.
Thanks,
Stan
thegoraks@aol.com. I don't know if replies to posts here go directly to my email, or if I need to check here. Feel free to send to email.