Frigidaire Ice Dispenser Door Not Closing

If the door is not closing properly it can create the ice and frost build up you have.

Frigidaire ice dispenser door not closing.

Its actually not even really dispensing its building up crushed ice in the door hopper. The dispenser door motor opens and closes the dispenser door to prevent cold air from escaping the freezer. The ice maker would not stop dispensing crushed ice even without pressing the actuator on the exterior. Refer to your parts diagram for a complete list of parts included.

If the auger motor and dispenser door are not receiving power then you should inspect the actuator and switch. If the dispenser door motor is defective the dispenser door won t open. The kit may include multiple parts. What should i do if the dispenser on my refrigerator is not dispensing water.

If the door is closed it attempts to dispense crushed ice and the auger does not stop. If your refrigerator is not dispensing water simply check the following. The flapper might not be shutting properly and this will allow air in causing a huge block of ice to form inside the dispenser and ice bin. The most common reason for replacing the door flap is if it does not open to.

To determine if the motor is defective first determine if the motor is getting power. The door on the ice dispenser doesn t automatically close after ice is dispensed can move the lever that you press to dispense ice forward and it. So when you open the freezer door the crushed ice falls to the floor. If you have any questions please contact us.

If the auger is not properly aligned the refrigerator will not dispense ice and or the door may not close properly. Dispenser ice chute door kit 241688401 opens to let ice through when dispensing into a glass or other container. This dispenser ice chute door kit part number 241688401 is for refrigerators. Genuine original equipment manufacturer oem parts.

Replace any defective parts. This video provides step by step instructions for replacing the ice dispenser door flap on whirlpool refrigerators. Remove the control panel cover and verify that the actuator contacts the dispenser switch properly and if not check the actuator housing bracket switch mounting bracket and the actuator pivot.