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Frigidaire Refrigerator ice maker leaking

Common reasons your Frigidaire Refrigerator ice maker leaking

The most common reasons your Frigidaire refrigerator ice maker is leaking are a damaged icemaker assembly, leaky water fill tube or a bad water valve.

  • 39%

    39% of the time it's the
    Icemaker Assembly

  • 13%

    13% of the time it's the
    Water Fill Tube

  • 8%

    8% of the time it's the
    Water Valve

  • 40%

    40% of the time it's the
    Something else

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    Most common repairs needed to fix a Frigidaire refrigerator

    Icemaker Assembly Replacement

    When your Frigidaire refrigerator ice maker is leaking, the ice maker assembly may be damaged or may not be functioning properly. Gears and contacts inside the ice maker module eject frozen cubes and fill the ice maker mold with water to make a new batch of ice. If the ice maker module overfills the ice mold, water will spill over and leak out of the ice maker assembly. If the ice mold is cracked or damaged, water can leak out of the ice mold after it fills. When the ice maker leaks water, you’ll need to schedule refrigerator repair service to have a service technician examine and repair the ice maker to fix the problem.


    Water Fill Tube Replacement

    The fill tube positioned directly over the ice mold drops water down into the ice maker at the end of the harvest cycle to make a new batch of ice cubes. Sometimes, certain conditions can cause the fill tube to crack and leak water. When this happens, water will leak into the freezer or ice maker compartment in the refrigerator. When you find the ice maker fill tube cracked or damaged, have a service technician visit your home and replace the tubing to prevent the ice maker from leaking.

    Water Valve Replacement

    The water valve supplies water to the ice maker to produce ice. If the ice mold in the ice maker is overfilling and leaking water, a faulty water valve may not be shutting properly during the fill portion of the ice maker harvest cycle. The ice bin below the ice maker assembly will catch the leaking water and ice cubes will often clump together and won’t dispense properly. When the water valve in your refrigerator fails to shut properly and overfills the ice mold, have the valve diagnosed and replaced by a service technician so the ice maker will resume normal ice production and the ice dispenser will work again.

    What to expect when you experience a Frigidaire refrigerator ice maker leaking

    How is the Frigidaire refrigerator ice maker leaking problem fixed?

    Correcting most Frigidaire refrigerator ice maker leaking problems usually involves replacing the ice maker assembly, fill tube or water valve. 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 Frigidaire refrigerator ice maker leaking water

    When your Frigidaire refrigerator ice maker leaks water, 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 refrigerator failures.

    What to look out for with a Frigidaire refrigerator ice maker leaking

    Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your refrigerator 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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    Glossary Terms

    Refrigerant is a chemical compound used in HVAC systems and refrigerators to absorb heat from the environment by cycling through states of evaporation and condensation, enabling the cooling process through its cycle of evaporation and condensation.

    R-12 refrigerant, also known as Freon-12, is a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) compound that was once widely used in air conditioning systems, refrigerators, and aerosol propellants before its phase-out due to environmental concerns.

    CFC certification refers to the credentialing process that qualifies HVAC technicians to handle chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other refrigerants in a manner that complies with environmental regulations. It is essential for professionals who install, maintain, or repair HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.

    A refrigerator thermostat is a device within a refrigerator that regulates its temperature by turning the cooling system on and off based on the interior temperature compared to the set desired temperature.

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