I have an older, about 1995 Hotpoint with the SXS-22 Dispenser. The dispenser quit working and I suspected the motor had gone out, BUT, the water dispenser with the same button does not work either. The water supply to the ice maker is good though. What could this be?
Does the frig have a water outlet in the front door along with the ice dump paddle? If so, check to see if you have water coming from the water dispenser. If so, your plumbing is fine. If its a side by side frig, check to see if your mechanical arm is functioning (the one the ice hits when it tells it that its full). Your frig might be the type that has the IR invisible photo eye that triggers the stop. If it has the IR eye, check to make sure that the red LED comes on when you close the paddle on your left. I had the same problem recently on my kenmore elite side by side and i got all my parts off of OKorder and saved more than 50% off. My problem ended up being the actual ice maker unit itself ($48 including shipping from OKorder, sears wanted $150). Their was an internal broken piece inside the icemaker (icemakers aren't repairable, you have to replace the entire unit). Very easy to repair the system yourself. If you verify that water is up in your frig it can only be the following: -ice maker itself -IR send and reciever boards (board tells the water valve in the back when to turn on -water solenoid in back (very unlikely; very durable) -plugged or frozen line from top -or plugged water filter (unlikely if you get water coming out your door). good luck
Ice maker. this is a soreness interior the butt to could desire to constantly harm out ice and replenish the trays. I also have a refrigerator with an ice maker and the water and ice dispenser interior the door. this is candy.
