GE Profile Refrigerator ice maker not making ice

What to expect when you experience a GE Profile refrigerator icemaker not making ice issue

How is the refrigerator icemaker not making ice issue fixed?

Correcting most refrigerator icemaker not making ice issues involves replacing the icemaker assembly, PCB, or motor. 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 refrigerator icemaker not making ice problem

When a refrigerator icemaker is not making 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 refrigerator failures.

What to look out for with a refrigerator icemaker not making ice diagnosis

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.

How do you reset the ice maker on a GE Profile refrigerator?

When you have a GE Profile refrigerator with an ice maker not working that has an On/Switch and a green LED light, follow this procedure to reset the ice maker:

1. Turn off the ice maker for 15 seconds and then turn it back on.
2. Immediately push in the level sensing arm 3 times.

The ice maker will cycle through the harvest mode and refill with water and then the green LED light should turn on solid and not blink. This process will take about 8 to 10 minutes.

If problems still exist with the ice maker, the green LED will still flash and you’ll need so schedule service. Our Sears Home Services technician will visit your home and fix the ice maker.

What causes a GE refrigerator to stop making ice?

Lack of water due to a faulty inlet water valve is a common cause for a GE refrigerator to stop making ice. If the water dispenser isn’t getting water and your ice maker isn’t filling with water, you’ll likely need to replace that valve.

Here’s a video that shows how to replace a refrigerator water inlet valve:

Other problems that can cause your GE refrigerator to stop making ice include:

• Frozen fill tube above the ice mold.
• Jammed ice cube in the ejector arm.
• Faulty ice bucket level sensor.
• Defective ice maker module.
• Wiring failure.
• Lack of water supply to the refrigerator.

When you’re unable to find and fix the cause of an ice maker problem in your GE refrigerator, schedule service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to diagnose and repair the problem.