Drain the line to the ice maker with clean water and reattach. Grab a bucket and put the water line into the bucket and flush it with straight vinegar. This will kill any bacteria that may be hiding in the water line. Flush each of the lines with plain water a few times to clean.
How do I clean my ice maker water line?
Pour some distilled Vinegar into a cup and pour it down the tube. (If your fridge has an ice maker as well, turn it on so that the vinegar will clean the ice maker system as well) Try to get a bottle brush to dip the end in the vinegar this way you can clean inside the water sprout as well.
Why is water not going into my ice maker?
Water may not be reaching the ice maker due to a frozen line, missing filter, or a closed supply valve. When there is no filter, or it is clogged, the ice maker does not get water. Make sure that the filter is in place, and if it has not been changed in more than six months, replace it with a new one.
How do I check the water pressure on my ice maker?
You can determine if the water pressure is low by running water from the dispenser into a large container for about 20 seconds. If the container has less than 13 1/2 ounces of water, the water pressure to your ice maker is too low. Remove the filter and insert the bypass plug and test the pressure again.
How do I increase water pressure in my ice maker?
Turn the small adjustment set screw on the upper, middle right hand side of your ice maker a half of a turn with a Phillips or flat head screwdriver, depending on the screw your ice maker has. Turning the screw clockwise will decrease the water level and turning it counterclockwise will increase the water level.
Do I need to flush my new water filter?
When replacing your refrigerator water filter, it is recommended to flush your filter before use. Although drinking it wont hurt you, most people prefer to run water through the filter because of the bitter taste carbon can leave in your mouth. Flushing your newly installed refrigerator water filter is easy!
How do I check the water flow on my ice maker?
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