Frigidaire Ice Dispenser Door Not Closing

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.

Frigidaire ice dispenser door not closing.

Genuine original equipment manufacturer oem parts. To determine if the motor is defective first determine if the motor is getting power. If the dispenser door motor is defective the dispenser door won t open. 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. If it doesn t look up the ice shoot to see if the flapper is opening. What should i do if the dispenser on my refrigerator is not dispensing water. Refer to your parts diagram for a complete list of parts included.

If the auger is not properly aligned the refrigerator will not dispense ice and or the door may not close properly. This video provides step by step instructions for replacing the ice dispenser door flap on whirlpool refrigerators. If the door is not closing properly it can create the ice and frost build up you have. If you have any questions please contact us.

The kit may include multiple parts. As a result the di spenser will not dispense ice. Replace any defective parts. The dispenser door motor opens and closes the dispenser door to prevent cold air from escaping the freezer.

The most common reason for replacing the door flap is if it does not open to. If the auger motor and dispenser door are not receiving power then you should inspect the actuator and switch. 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 ice maker would not stop dispensing crushed ice even without pressing the actuator on the exterior.

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. 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.