EdgeStar Heavy Scale Buildup – Poor Maintenance / Hard Water

EdgeStar ice maker interior surfaces and evaporator are heavily scaled with white mineral deposits.

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Possible Causes

Hard water supply without filtration, Infrequent cleaning and descaling, High evaporation rate concentrating minerals

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the unit and shut off water before descaling.

  • Perform a deep descale: Use an EdgeStar-approved ice maker descaling solution. Follow the product instructions to circulate the cleaner through the water system and over the evaporator.
  • Scrub accessible areas: Use a soft brush or cloth to remove loosened scale from the reservoir, bin, and evaporator edges. Do not scratch the evaporator surface.
  • Rinse thoroughly: Flush the system with fresh water and run several ice cycles, discarding the ice.
  • Add filtration: Install an inline water filter or softener to reduce future scale buildup.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Ice Maker Cleaning / Descaling Solution
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