Water flow on Maytag ICE 2 O very slow with new filter. Put back old filter and it flow a little stronger but not as strong as when refrigerator was new. Used the bypass and water flow was like when it was new. What is wrong?
The orifice into the filter is getting clogged. A toothpick or small paperclip will clear it.
It should be an OPEN tube, from the water source to a solenoid and from the solenoid to the ice maker. The only other object is the filter. If you can get to it, check the solenoid for a clog. If it flows on bypass, it is in the solenoid area.
It should be in back, where the water line goes into the fridge from the supply. They don't make them easy to get to.
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Hi,
The main reason behind an icemaker to make ice slow is the freezer temperature. It needs to be below 10 degrees. Also check the water inlet valve. Water is controlled by a timer and if its obstructed or slow filling, it will not make ice. You could also have a bad motor, defrost heater, or sensor. If these items fail, it usually won't make any ice. Check to be sure the electric plug from the ice maker is plugged in and check the water flow. However if it is filling up with water or if it just has a small amount in the cube maker. If it's making some ice, it's probably not a defrost problem. Check the voltage to the fill valve. Also replace the freezer's water filter, as clogged filters block water flow. Set the ice maker arm to "Off," and then twist the hanging filter cup counterclockwise to remove it. Rinse the cup under running water and discard the old filter cartridge inside. Slide a new filter cartridge into the cup and reinstall the cup assembly in the freezer.
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Thank you. Tried that but did not stick the toothpick all the way in as I was afraid I might damage something. Can I damage anything or should I stick a papercip inside furtherto see if I can dislodge a clog?
Thank you. Where do I locate the solenoid? Would it be in the back of the fridge?
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