LG LFXS28596S Ice Maker Freezing Up
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Water Inlet Valve Assembly
The solenoid-actuated diaphragm in the valve can fail to create a bubble-tight seal due to mineral buildup or material fatigue. This results in a slow seepage of water into the fill tube; because the flow rate is too low to maintain thermal mass, the water undergoes a phase change and freezes inside the tube before reaching the tray, eventually blocking the system or causing an ice-over condition.
SKU: AJU73212301
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4%
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Ice Maker Assembly
This assembly contains a thermistor that signals the main PCB when the ice has reached the required temperature for harvesting. If the thermistor drifts or the twist-motor's internal gears seize, the unit will fail to dump the ice but may continue with its timed fill cycles, leading to water overflowing the tray and encasing the entire mechanism in a solid block of ice.
SKU: AEQ73110210
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3%
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Ice Room Door Gasket
If the magnetic gasket on the ice room door fails to maintain a hermetic seal, warm and humid ambient air is drawn into the sub-zero compartment. This moisture immediately undergoes desublimation, creating heavy frost buildup on the ice maker's mechanical components, which eventually prevents the tray from rotating and causes the system to 'freeze up' mechanically.
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DIY Repair Guide
Watch exactly how to replace the Water Inlet Valve Assembly.
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