Bosch Freezer not making ice
Common reasons your Bosch Freezer not making ice
The most common reasons for your Bosch freezer not making ice problem include a failed icemaker assembly, faulty water valve and a defective PCB (printed circuit board also known as the electronic control board).
49% of the time it's the
Icemaker Assembly
22% of the time it's the
Water Valve
13% of the time it's the
PCB
16% of the time it's the
Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a Bosch freezer
Icemaker Assembly Replacement
When the ice maker in your Bosch freezer is not making ice, try resetting the ice maker according to the instructions in the owner’s manual. Sometimes, unplugging the freezer or shutting off the house circuit breaker for the freezer to completely disconnect power for 5 minutes will reset the ice maker. After restoring power, the ice maker may begin working. If not, schedule freezer repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the problem.
Water Valve Replacement
The water valve is activated by the ice maker to refill the ice mold following harvest of ice cubes from the ice maker assembly. If you hear the buzz of the water valve activating after the ice cubes drop into the ice storage bin and the water valve doesn’t open properly to fill the ice mold with water, schedule refrigerator repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician visit your home and replace the water valve if it’s bad.
PCB Replacement
The PCB board supplies power to the ice maker assembly in the freezer. When your Bosch freezer is not making ice, a defective PCB board may not be supplying the ice maker assembly with power. Resetting the PCB may fix that problem. Unplug the freezer for 5 minutes to completely disconnect electrical power from the freezer for 5 minutes. Plug the power cord back in to restore power and the PCB will reboot and reset. If the ice maker still doesn’t work after resetting the PCB, have a service technician examine the freezer and fix the problem.
What to expect when you experience a Bosch freezer not making ice
How is the Bosch freezer not making ice problem fixed?
Correcting most ice maker problems in a Bosch freezer usually involves replacing the ice maker assembly, water valve or PCB. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for a Bosch freezer not making ice
When the freezer won't make ice it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of freezer failures.
What to look out for with a freezer won’t make ice diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your freezer problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
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