Samsung Ice Maker not making Ice? Here is a quick fix video for any side-by-side fridge.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ย. 2021
- Ice build-up is the common culprit of an ice maker not having ice in the tray. This video will work with:
KitchenAid.
LG.
Frigidaire.
Whirlpool.
Samsung.
GE Appliances.
Maytag.
Café
All that is needed is a hair dryer to melt the ice to get the ice maker working again!
Hope this video is helpful!
Dude, you and this video are a Godsend! Thanks! I was mad tilted when after a couple of months I couldn't get ice and dun spent like 2k on it.
Just brilliant! I was a little iffy about the hair dryer as so many people mentioned the thin lining so I used the heat from my hand, chipped at it with a butter knife wrapped in a thick towel, and waited a bit. Took a bit longer but I can rest at night lol. I have ice y’all!!!
I did it!!!!! I never knew how to remove the ice bucket until I watched your video only to discover that a large block of ice head blocks the spinning mechanism. THANK YOU!!
I went on line to start looking for a repair man. Saw your video. THANKS! Saved me some $.
Glad I could help
You saved me from spending money for someone to come and fix it. LOVE YOU!!!
No problem!! Thank you for commenting
Hmmm great idea to fix this problem. I just use a meat tenderizer hammer and bust the ice off the bottom in about 45 seconds. It shouldn’t be happening on a $2000 fridge. Bad design flaw. Will never buy a Samsung fridge again.
If you ARE going to use a hair dryer, I suggest that you use it on a "No Heat" setting, or "Low Heat" setting so as to not to damage the plastic liner of the ice maker rendering the ice maker completely useless. Many folks think a high heat hair dryer setting will yield a hotter, faster, better melting of ice condensate, however; it will also melt the plastic liner on the ice maker.
100% correct. I agree, but if you want to get this fixed, samsung will fix it for free. just give them a call. They ended up coming out and repairing it for free :)
Do you need receipt?
I don't have a hair dryer but do have a heat gun and knew I had to be extra careful, which I was.
Thank you so much, I've been 2 years without my fridge without making ice now but with this video it's like brand new! Thanks (subscribed right now right here)
Ive had this unit for 7 years. I take my tray out and leave it out for a week or two. This will defrrost it as well as make ice at the same time. I know it sounds crazy but it works. I save the ice in a container after sliding it out of the icemaker since the tray is removed.
I have the exact identical refrigerator, model and black stainless-steel. I just did what you did and am waiting to see the results. Thank you so much for making this video!
This method works but is s a temporary fix at best. I have to defrost our ice maker like you describe in the video every few months (and we us a lot of ice so the bucket is rarely full). It also randomly decides it won't work even when it's not frosted up. I even fully defrosted it recently, did a full re-set (unplug the fridge for 2+ minutes) and cleaned every inch of the exterior, grates, etc. to remove even the most minor dust build up last night and after a couple re-sets and 14+ hours for it to make new ice it's still not working properly. It dropped about three pieces of ice over a 14 hour period. I know it can take a while to get back to normal after a re-set but in half a day it ought to be making more than a few pieces. Honestly this thing is more trouble than it's worth. A fridge with a larger freezer and three ice cube trays is a much more reliable way to constantly have enough ice, and it's completely hassle free. I'm at the point where I'm tempted to buy a better model even though this one's only 3 years old.
There are known issues with certain Samsung refrigerators with built in ice makers (this particular model isn't properly insulated and sealed), stoves (display flickering that can eventually prevent it from working properly and requires the display be replaced), and microwaves (starts up when you don't quite close the door). We've got 4 Samsung appliances and three of them have these exact issues. I'll never buy another Samsung kitchen appliance without doing a lot of research into the model and potential issues.
I’ve watched so many videos about getting my ice maker unstuck and this finally did it. Thank you! Mine was frozen on top of the is maker, gave it some heat and the big chunks started to fall off.
Hey...thanks for the video. Started the fix last night and just checked it a minute ago. Icemaker works perfect. Keep up the great work. Subscribed.
Thank you, Sir! I was able to follow your video. I was able to check my ice maker with your simple instructions. A great video and it was helpful.
Yes good advise… hair dryer on low heat as to not damage the plastic structure. Take your time to let it melt. Great help.
Thanks 👍
Thanks for the video. We've had our Samsung fridge for about a year and didn't know how to remove the ice tray.
Did you figure out? I am having the same issue
@@mariaixta24 it’s just a matter of pulling it, if it doesn’t move it means the back of the tray is stuck between the ice. I recommend using a heat gun from the bottom while doing light pulls on the tray to help “chip” some of the ice away till it finally comes off. I ended up breaking a piece of the tray (doesn’t affect performance) off because I just kept yanking it 😂. Anyways good luck 👍🏽
Thank you for the very helpful video. With your help my ice maker is working again. As I type this I hear the ice falling into the tray.
Thank you.
As a technician do you how many times I have seen customers burning the liner by using a hair dryer? The plastic liner on those Samsung refrigerator is really thin. The best way to melt the ice on a refrigerator is by using a steamer. Small ones are like 20 bucks. I use it to clear a frozen drain line, to defrost an evaporator or Samsung ice makers. I recently went to a Samsung fridge where a customer damaged the the liner inside the ice maker area compartment by using a hair dryer. That was unrepairable cause now it was impossible to insert or put the ice tray in place. The bad thing about was the he paid 5000 dollars for the fridge and the fridge was only 3 months old.
Could you use a clothes steamer to accomplish this or would that be too hot?
Mine isnt making ice but there isn'tanything frozen in there what other issues could it be?
@@jaymejohnson2375 Perhaps you didn't connect it with a water line?
These fridges have a forced defrost option that will melt this ice build up sans hair dryer and without needing to leave the door open. Check the manual!
Hi quick question how long should you then let the ice maker rest before trying the ice again? I read 4-5h somewhere but another poste says 6-12h?
If I may suggest; there will be a correlation between this issue and relative humidity. An example, living in Florida as opposed to Montana, Florida is probably close to 80-90% humidity where Montana is 30-50%(unless its raining/snowing). Can you dig it?!
This is gonna help out a lot, I'm going to try this in the morning.
Solid video. You literally helped me solve the problem in less than 90 seconds.
I just used my small steamer and it worked great! Thank you so much for the tip! I have ice again!
Yes the steamer also works well!
Used hair dryer for upwards of 20 minutes. Heated & dried all areas. Put things back. 3 hours later, hear the ice filling up. Thanx so much. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Very helpful, thank you for posting this!
Not a problem, glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for guiding us through the simple repair of our Samsung freezer. You are much appreciated!
Call Samsung they send out a guy and fix it for free. They did mine.
First time mine has frozen after 6 years, thanks for the help.
This was genius. Thank you!
Glad we could help!
It's nice to know I've been doing the right thing, although I use a metal spatula/knife to chip out the ice. Good to know that if I use a hair dryer, to use it on a no-heat/low-heat setting. The worst part of the whole thing for me is trying to get the ice tray out. I'm short and the angles are horrible. I go through this every month and I live in AZ with little humidity.
Yup, I do it twice a month myself... huge pain
Hate samsung
I had the same problem. The ice maker would work for a time then totally freeze up. I found a small hole in the ice tray (manufactured defect). I used some epoxy to fill the hole and that fixed the problem.
I didn’t have much ice build up in mine but cleaned it all out anyway. Then reset with the button inside the ice maker, put the freezer on super freeze mode and it is making ice but very slowly, like 20 cubes a day. We’re also getting plenty of water output so any ideas what the problem may be?
Very good video👍😄, very helpful, thanks 😊
Thanks so much. Just heard the 1st ice cubes drop after defrosting this afternoon.
Our ice maker hasn’t worked for maybe at least two years? It’s been a while. Can’t wait to get back home from vacation and try this 😂
IT works :)
Excellent video. Solved my problem in 5 minutes.
I don't have the model with the screen for the icemaker. So how do I thaw the icemaker then? I can't get the icemaker tray to come out probably because of buildup of ice inside.
Hello. I have the same issue . No ice making. I had left it like that however now the fridge is making the ice but it's going towards the freezer . Making my freezer over filled with ice. Then when I open the freezer it over loads . Please advice.
Thanks for the video, I was wondering how to remove the ice tray, just need to apply more force
How do you prevent this from happening? I keep cleaning it then a few days later it builds up again
Never EVER will I buy a Samsung appliance again. Thank you for the video.
Thanks for the video very helpful, I had no idea we cold actually pull that part out ahaha
Very helpful. It worked! Thank you!
I have melted the ice with a hair dryer multiple times, it works! The problem I have is the last time I did it the plastic melted into bubbles. Any idea how to fix that? More time with the hair dryer? Heat gun? Thank you!
You are Awesome!! Just defrosted all the ice.
Glad I couod help
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I was going nuts just trying to get the darn tray out.
That was a really good info and tip on the ice maker issue. I had it as well. Now, this fridge seems to need two different water filters. The one inside between the vegetables drawers and ont outside the fridge in the back. Am I mistaken this?
Should only have one filter.
Great info. What do I do if the tray is blocked with ice and won't come out?
Try the hair dryer on that too. Possible ice buildup spot as well.
@@GReviewz I had to use the hair dryer by blowing up through the ice dispensing chute, but it worked.
Thank you for this advice . I had Iceland in mine . I let it thaw and my question is , how long will it tlae for ice to be made . I see some but not much .
Typically it takes about 24 hours to fill the container.
Yaaay..fixed..Thank you so much.
I dont have any build up is there any videos on fixing this without any build up involved
Hi,
I just purchased a Sam Sung RF18A5101SR fridge. Deliveryman set the basic setting yesterday. I would like to turn off ice maker & peak demand settings. Could you teach me how to turn off those settings? Thank you !!
Problem solved. Thank you so much!
Thank you appreciated the advise the ice maker is working
Not a problem! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks for the help. Saved me a bunch of money,
Mine is working now, Yayyyyy!!! Thank you so much.
Love to hear we helped you :)
Thank you so much, I used a butter knife, hairdryer and this video to save my Super Bowl Party.
On my Samsung, I have to remove the icemaker. There is a horizontal slot on the back wall where a fan blows over a cooling coil that keeps the ice in the tray frozen. This slot gets blocked with ice and the ice melts and refreezes inside & outside the icemaker. That frozen slot needs to be opened up in order for the icemaker to work properly. Also there are pins that need to be clamped onto the cooling coil so when it drips, it drips into the drain & not on the edge & over the side, causing more ice to buildup under the ice maker.
Update:
I just ordered these parts to eliminate the moisture that infiltrates the ice maker and causes it to stop working. This is a complete video on how to install these parts and permanently fix the problem: th-cam.com/video/brYA8j-CZSQ/w-d-xo.html
How soon does it start to make ice after clearing out the ice build up?
How long until the ice begins after the cleaning and thaw?
It's a constant thing. I put a towel on the bottom upfront for the water. If they made it with just 1/2 inch more clearance it would not be an issue I believe.
Thanks for the video It was very helpful
Thanks For the video that worked!
I tried removing the tray for 2 days then had to look on TH-cam. I gave the ice a few smacks and came off. Thanks for the tutorial
Thank you! Now I know what to do instead of taking a knife to my unit!
Hellllllp! What if I am having trouble getting the ice tray itself out
What can I do if my ice maker is stuck and I can't take it out because of the ice build up
Just thawed mine out so fingers crossed!
Mine is less than a year old and literally has no ice buildup…as a matter of fact it still looks new in there but it’s just stopped working all of a sudden.
Thanks so much, it works great.
I was having to do this maybe once a month, which was pretty annoying. But i think I might have hurt it by using the high heat ... because now there is no ice build up, it is still cold in there ... but it stopped working. I got one trays worth after the last time and then it stopped making any ice.
Hey Eric - I think the same thing happened to me. Is there a way to turn the ice make off/on to see if it will restart?
There is a blue rubber flat button on the upper right side towards the front if you Press and hold you will hear a chime then release it should start making ice in a few hours
Thank you lol been at it for hours
Saved me thank you!
You have to push the reset button. There is a video that shows you how to do that. Just finished this entire process and it seems to be working.
How long does it take to produce ice again after you’ve done it?
Depends on your ice maker, but maybe a couple of hours tops.
There is a serious design flaw in these style of ice makers. mine will work for about 2 weeks and then the frost build up will cause the cubes to freeze and stick. Going to try Ricky's idea of calling Samsung and see if they can bring out new parts. Such a pain and a big disappointment in an otherwise nice fridge.
Robert, I agree with you. It is unfortunate, but we have to live with them. Let me know if you get anywhere with Samsung.
Brilliant works a dream
Thanks for commenting! Glad we could help
While I was cleaning out the ice I pushed the "ice maker off" button on the door. Now I have a clean icemaker but it won't make ice. If I push the button again it just locks the control panel. How do I switch the ice maker on again? Please help!
I have this problem but there is absolutely NO ice build up anywhere noticable. It happened once B4 but there was a cube stuck.
Can't get any answers yet.
Wow. This was happening to my Samsung. I watched this video and it is EXACTLY CORRECT with the procedure. I did it and the ice started working again.
This. Is. GRAWESOME. Thanks!!! I think my hair will start turning brown again!!!
Thank you! This worked 😊
You're welcome!
Thanks bro, renting my sister’s house and I read the manual twice looking for the instructions on how to get the ice tray out of the fridge to see what the “no ice” issue was all about. I guess it’s frozen in place..I really didn’t want to hit sis with bad news. SUB’d. Peace out..:)
Thank you so much for this.
You are so welcome!
Awesome video!!! My only problem is that I don’t have ice stuck there and my ice maker still doesn’t work!
Sorry to hear that. Call samsung and they will replace for free. There is a class action lawsuit for this fridge
The most difficult thing is I can’t open the ice bin in the first place to use the dryer . What can I do?
There’s a defrost mode it takes about 30 minutes . You might have Tun the cycle twice but should get you to open the the tray
I thawed out the tray just fine. However, 24 hours later there is still no new ice. Does it take longer than that?
And, you don’t show how to turn the ice maker back on in the video.
I’m hopeful. I’ll see in the morning if it works. Thanks
did it work?
I can’t even get the tray out of the maker. You make it look so easy pulling it out of the maker.
This was perfect. Thank you!
No problem :) hope it helped
On the door panel, the lighted touch-switch says "Ice off." When I press it, the switch won't respond. Your thoughts?
Try resetting the fridge, by switching the breaker off then back on. Thst might reset it.
My ice maker makes ice but my water and ice will not come out . The ice is not blocked. Can I fix that?
Great, commendable
Samsung frig RS27T5200SG, it makes ice fine but most of time it doesn't dump it. I do a manual dump
So we did this, and now our ice maker won't make any ice at all. We've tried pushing the blue button on the top left of the component inside the maker,. We've heard it beep several times, to no avail. Any idea what the issue might be?
I can't make noise now with the hair drier (baby sleeping) so what I just did was remove the tray and leave the icemaker without it, so the ice maker is open to the fridge and hopefully will get to the fridge temperature. That should also make the ice melt over time (waaaay longer though). Put some paper towels underneath to get water... I'll check it over time and let you know the outcome tomorrow.
nope, that didn't help... but using steam instead of the hair dryer worked like a charm !
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GREAT VIDEO..!!
Thank you!
I don’t have any ice buildup and it’s still not working- any other ideas or tips?
Thank you 👍
On my third time doing this in 3 months. Samsung should really reconsider their setup on these.