The following are the possible causes of your Samsung ice maker filling with water and how to fix them:
- Defective water inlet valve
Check the water pressure in the house to determine if it is sufficient. To do this, try to dispense water up to ¾ of a glass in 10 seconds. If the dispenser is capable of doing so, it means that the pressure is sufficient and is causing the valve to malfunction.
But if you don't get ¾ of the glass in 10 seconds, it means that the pressure is not enough. Therefore, it must be increased. A qualified plumber or refrigerator repair agent can fix it.
However, in the event that the pressure is correct and yet the ice maker overfills with water, purchase a new water inlet valve, remove the old one and replace it with the new one - appliance repair gta.
Insufficient water pressure causes the valve to fail to close or open completely. And since it is responsible for allowing water to fill the ice mold of the ice maker in order to make ice, if it is not closed completely, water will continue to enter the machine until it is completely filled.
The minimum psi needed for the valve to function correctly is 20 and the maximum is 120.
- Defective ice maker
To determine if your ice maker is defective, you will have to test different components such as the motor, fan, and even the inlet valve.
But if you're not sure how to do it, contact a refrigerator repair professional to take a look and determine if the defective part is replaceable or if the entire assembly needs to be replaced.
If one or more parts of the ice maker are defective, this affects the operation of the machine. And one of the manifestations of this problem is overfilling the ice machine with water. This is because the ice maker does not have the ability to control the amount of water that enters it.
Quick note
Many ice makers operate as a whole. That is, if any part of the ice maker is defective, it may mean having to purchase the entire ice maker assembly. This is because the individual pieces are not sold separately.
So if your Samsung ice maker is overfilling with water, see if you can replace the faulty part. If not, buy the set.
Sometimes fixing the ice maker means unplugging the refrigerator. So, know when to unplug the unit and when to leave it plugged in. And if you are going to work on the unit while power is on, do so carefully.
If fixing the ice maker is too difficult, contact the Samsung service center for service. Otherwise, chat to any of our qualified and experienced refrigerator technicians who will be able to offer you the best advice on what to do.
