EdgeStar Undersized or Hollow Ice – Water Flow or Freeze Time Issue

EdgeStar ice maker runs but produces very small, thin, or hollow ice cubes.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Insufficient water flow to evaporator, Misadjusted ice size setting, Evaporator thermistor misreading temperature

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the unit before accessing internal components.

  • Check ice size setting: Verify the ice size selector is not set to the smallest size unintentionally. Adjust to medium or large and test several cycles.
  • Inspect water distribution: Open the ice-making compartment and observe water flow over the evaporator. Clean any scale or debris from the water distributor or spray bar.
  • Verify water pressure: Ensure the household water supply has adequate pressure and the inlet valve screen is not clogged.
  • Check thermistor placement: Confirm the evaporator thermistor is firmly attached to the plate so the control can time the freeze cycle correctly.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Water Distributor / Spray Bar
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