Heard a clicking sound behind the fridge, thought there was a rodent in it. Didn't find anything. After that, the freezer temp started rising. Tried to put in on fast freeze and it worked for a while, now the temp is back up. Ice maker hasn't made ice since this started. Tried to manually advance the arm and that didn't work either.
Sounds like your fridge guy is right. Just be sure coils are defrosted again when new heater is installed.
SOURCE: Freezer and icemaker freezes, jams.
I have run into this before and found it very helpful to re-level the refrigerator. By leaning the fridge back toward the wall about an inch helped keep the water and ice in the tray. Remember to remove items that block air flow in the freezer. Remove the ice bin and clean it then start over with the fridge leaning back a little. Hope this helps.
SOURCE: amana fridge ice maker not working
need to check water valve. probally need to replace valve. not letting water through. if valve is ok then ice maker module is bad
SOURCE: Freezer is not working; icemaker not making ice. Temp set at 26
If the control board for the temperature control is not working it is a sign that the board inside the fresh food compartment is defective. WR55X10522 or part number 1170076
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SOURCE: 2000 Amana BX21Vl fridge: ice maker and freezer not working.
5 reasons for fridge and/or freezer getting warm: 1- the evaporator coils are icing up and won?t let air circulate. 2- the evaporator fan is not working to circulate air. 3- there is no refrigerant in the system. 4- no power to fridge or compressor. 5- the condenser coils have no air circulation check under the fridge behind the vent. if it is too dusty or the fan isn?t working, it is not getting enough airflow to cool down. replace fan and/or vacuum out the dust. if there is no power to the fridge, the light will be off. if the compressor is not running, there is a defrost timer that cuts the power temporarily to the compressor to melt ice on the coils. it?s located under the fridge behind the bottom vent. If the timer is off and the compressor is not going, the compressor or the main board is bad and needs replacing. there is also a temperature sensor on the evaporator coils that tells the defrost coil to turn on and when to turn off. if the defrost timer is on but the coil is not heating up, replace the sensor. if it still won?t heat up, it?s the timer or the coil. the easiest way to tell if there is no refrigerant- the freezer wall is warm and the compressor is loud. if there is no refrigerant, it may be more cost effective to replace the fridge. if you feel no air coming from the freezer vent, the fan needs replacing. If you feel air moving in the freezer but not the fridge, the channel from freezer to fridge is blocked. if the freezer has air and the rear freezer wall has frost on it, the evaporator coils are iced up and need defrosting. causes: 1. low refrigerant 2. no fan 3. too much humid air in fridge/freezer due to door open or bad door seals 4. the condensate drain tube is clogged if the seal around the door is ripped or not completely sealing, or there is condensation at the bottom or the walls of the fridge, replace the seal(s). no air, no fan. Replace if the refrigerant is low, it just needs a top off. but you need to be certified by the epa to move refrigerant, so get a professional. defrost solutions: unplug the fridge. remove the wall of the freezer that is frosted/icing up. use a hair dryer to melt the ice. do not get too close. you will see a drain under the evaporator coil. make sure it is not blocked. the water should run freely to a condensate pan under the fridge that evaporates the condensation with the hot line from the compressor. once the coil is free of ice, frost, and water, replace the panel and repair any of the problems that caused the icing up. plug the fridge in and turn it on. If it frosts up within a week, there is still an issue that not been taken care of. after the freezer freezes again, your ice maker will work again.
SOURCE: Kenmore 106.53632300 auto ice maker
Here is a general Q & A list for problems for the Kenmore refrigerator:
http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/archive/index.php/f-35.html
This answer might apply to you:
http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/sears-kenmore/21392-ice-denspenser-moter-will-not-run.html
On the following page are some parts, in case you need to order them:
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/modelsearch_model.aspx?model_id=5412061
Good luck, and hope this helps.
If it looks like this model, I have the service manual for it with all the testing procedures.If it doesn't, see if you can get a model number off the unit. They make about 4 different model for this unit.62 views
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Fridge repair guy said it was the defrost heater. He defrosted the coils behind the freezer (they were covered in ice) and said the part would come in on Monday (today is Friday). Said it would take about a week for the frost to build back up and cause another temperature increase. Ice maker doesnt work because the temp is too high. Once the temp comes down the ice maker will work again, per fridge guy.
Sounds like your fridge guy is correct. Just make sure coils are defrosted again when new heater is installed.
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