Bad Hot Gas Solenoid (Trouble Shooting Ice Machine)

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    After replacing several important electronic components that had burned up in an old Scottsman ice machine, the system failed to make a substantial batch of ice. Therefore after some trouble shooting I found that the hot gas solenoid valve was no longer closing properly. This video explains (in detail) how to diagnose this component and also what else watch out for. Support the channel at no extra cost to you by using the affiliate links above!

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  • @lauriedeist2753
    @lauriedeist2753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Damn this guy knows his business! Looks so young tho! That's awesome to see somebody that age with knowledge

  • @murraychadwick9362
    @murraychadwick9362 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your assistant adds a lot to your video😄. She's definitely a keeper 😉. Viewers will be asking where she is at if she is not at your side🤗👍. You make a great team and very educational videos 👍

  • @michaeldreves5072
    @michaeldreves5072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If you don't mind me asking how old are you because you are very knowledgeable man it's great to see younger guy's like you who are so well trained and knowledgeable keep up the great work

    • @ReubenSahlstrom
      @ReubenSahlstrom  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well thank you! I appreciate the compliment. I have attained the ripe age of twenty two.

  • @issacgeorge4194
    @issacgeorge4194 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Man that was awesome, love to see more videos 😮

  • @nbarrager
    @nbarrager ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my roommates just bought a tabletop nugget ice maker and I guessed it had a reversing valve in it because before and after the ice slides off there's a really hard click and the compressor stays running. You confirmed my guess.

  • @VidelicetMoi
    @VidelicetMoi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always enjoy the before and after...for learning purposes!

  • @Jon-hx7pe
    @Jon-hx7pe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    today i learned ice machines use hot gas to loosen the ice - always thought they used resistance heaters like domestic fridge ice makers do. thank u for this video.

    • @ReubenSahlstrom
      @ReubenSahlstrom  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome! I am glad that I was able to teach you something! 😁

    • @dkjoses12
      @dkjoses12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The very old ice makers used to use resistance heaters

  • @wasiuadewale9781
    @wasiuadewale9781 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your explanations. Very simple! Keep it up

  • @elsupermon0121
    @elsupermon0121 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job man looks like you have put a lot of dedication at so young age you know your things 👍👍

  • @manuelherreros4609
    @manuelherreros4609 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! What manufacture is this machine

  • @lancepushy7783
    @lancepushy7783 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You’re a super tech dude 🔥

  • @toyinorodare4072
    @toyinorodare4072 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you
    I learnt Hot gas defrost connection through your post

  • @gilbertorangel4535
    @gilbertorangel4535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good job, nice to have young man expert .

  • @businjay
    @businjay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool Video, Im not a Big fan of those scottsman Ice machines, I had 9 Of those I kept running at a comedy club I worked for. I prefer the Manitowoc slab style machines, I have an Old 30 YO servend I saved from the trash 20 years ago that still makes ice In my Barn to this day. Fun ;-)

    • @holliday72889
      @holliday72889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scotsman has to be the most frustrating ice machine, even putting one back together can be a headache. The only thing worse to deal with is a flaker or under the counter machine.

  • @mikechasse1016
    @mikechasse1016 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had a Hoshi machine with a bad HG valve. Steam was pouring out of the machine! 😀

  • @pauldickinson6612
    @pauldickinson6612 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, have you ever had to repair a water pressure regulator on a Manitowoc

  • @jacobespinoza8901
    @jacobespinoza8901 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man I'm the only one that cleans the ice machine so this helps especially if the machine so wack

  • @abcdefg8336
    @abcdefg8336 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Bro, I am asking your kind advice on Ice maker problem. When ever we move the machine it always decrease and stop producing. Does the additional water pump affect the cycle? Only some parts of the line gets icy. Please give me advice how to troublshot.
    Best regards,
    Yared

  • @travelleague8962
    @travelleague8962 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi where to buy replacement solenoid valve?

  • @hkhsm359
    @hkhsm359 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job. Great knowledge. Please keep posting videos.

  • @zorbasmiling5981
    @zorbasmiling5981 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello Reuben can u explain me,Is there any separate hotgas filled in machine or the same compressor release hot gas

    • @ReubenSahlstrom
      @ReubenSahlstrom  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is the same gaseous refrigerant, just being sent to the evaporator instead of the condenser.

  • @GerryCampbellTheReal
    @GerryCampbellTheReal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanx for taking the time. Great vid

  • @taztazmanhk
    @taztazmanhk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi there! I am a manitowoc u0240w user.
    My ice machine keep giving hot gas and won’t stop after ice being harvested. Do you have any idea of why?

    • @ReubenSahlstrom
      @ReubenSahlstrom  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep! Sounds to me like it has a bad solenoid that is partially stuck in the open position, or the coil has power when it shouldn't.

  • @geonbuenvenida5445
    @geonbuenvenida5445 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello , did you encounter of the ice machine compressor was getting cold ang sweating , after one harvest the compressor will trip and will appear alarm highpresaure ? For scotchman mv1000

  • @bevil45181
    @bevil45181 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job Reuben..

  • @Shutyourjibbs
    @Shutyourjibbs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job dude! Very informative.

  • @donavonhopkins7533
    @donavonhopkins7533 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m actually found a similar problem on a reach in freezer hot gas valve is leaking causing it not to drop below 33 degrees. I also thought it was the compressor going bad

  • @codygadd5022
    @codygadd5022 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do u adjust that timer ? I have a smaller version of that ice maker. Everything inside looks the same besides mine only has one panel that makes ice. Iv got a problem with the water always coming on and it won’t make ice. I have to have the valve on water just barely open if not it runs way to much water

  • @carlmonroe9267
    @carlmonroe9267 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mine gets extremely hot inside the ice compartment, but when I pulled the valve, the valve can't be blown through. Thoughts?

  • @keepingup2952
    @keepingup2952 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Reuben, I have an LG water inlet valve assembly that I'm assuming has a bad solenoid going to the ice maker, since the water dispenser still flows. I'm not blaming the actual ice maker yet. There are 3 EMI suppression thin film capacitors wired into the wire harness. If one of those fails, (I'm assuming a failure would disrupt continuity) could it be the reason why the solenoid doesn't work and the solenoid is actually fine? Maybe someone smarter than me could just test the capacitors and replace the bad one?

  • @ericmerli3570
    @ericmerli3570 ปีที่แล้ว

    keep up the good work Rueben:)

  • @michaeltaylor653
    @michaeltaylor653 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have an ice machine same as the one in ur video it keeps making thin ice I already changed the filter and same results

  • @cristianjavier1485
    @cristianjavier1485 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

  • @juancarlosguillen593
    @juancarlosguillen593 ปีที่แล้ว

    The ice machines service don't have that knob for Manuel defrost

  • @stevencarrillo3615
    @stevencarrillo3615 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now I know a little bit more thanks

  • @luishernandez5394
    @luishernandez5394 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you work on hoshazaki ice machines ? KM-1340MRH

  • @arnoleroux3600
    @arnoleroux3600 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My ice machine turns on and starts cooling the water and then trips the power. Where can i start looking for the problem?

  • @karaors8970
    @karaors8970 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job 👍

  • @stelthcamo357
    @stelthcamo357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mine makes ice but takes for ever to drop and sometimes it won't drop the little rod that pushes it out is stuck out out and it goes back to making ice again

  • @oscarcampos4489
    @oscarcampos4489 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very sharp

  • @premjith944
    @premjith944 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job bro

  • @bertlord
    @bertlord 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video

  • @NickJ382
    @NickJ382 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every morning there is one beep sounds , I almost to to reset everyday … is that happen to u ?

  • @waqarkhaliq363
    @waqarkhaliq363 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awsssm any contact number I have question today I worked on this machine first facing. Always worked on hoshazaki . I know it’s gona help me a lot tomorrow to fix hot gas valve I think it’s it’s stuck . Thanks 😊

  • @murraychadwick9362
    @murraychadwick9362 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was given a free ice machine. I may have made a mistake taking it not being a refrigeration guy🤔

  • @kingofthecrease30
    @kingofthecrease30 ปีที่แล้ว

    that machine is like 25-30 years old....scotsman CM series from the mid 90's...time to scrap that pile of 💩 and get a more modern energy efficient machine that is more sanitary and produces ice faster

  • @abelurrutia1192
    @abelurrutia1192 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    21 lbs sounds a little too much.

    • @ReubenSahlstrom
      @ReubenSahlstrom  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No kidding, tell that to Scotsman. 😂 I was surprised by the amount the name plate calls for, and that's about what I recovered so it's true, it takes 21 lbs.

  • @shaggyonthefeet
    @shaggyonthefeet ปีที่แล้ว

    Very knowledgeable