Frigidaire Over-Thick Ice Formation

Frigidaire ice maker produces very large, thick ice slabs that jam during harvest

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Possible Causes

Ice thickness sensor misadjusted, Sensor not contacting ice properly, Control calibration error, Scale on sensor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Disconnect power before adjusting sensors.

Reduce ice thickness:

  • Locate the ice thickness sensor or adjustment screw as described in the tech sheet.
  • Clean the sensor surface to remove any scale or slime.
  • Adjust the thickness setting slightly thinner (usually a small counterclockwise turn of the adjustment screw).
  • Ensure the sensor is positioned correctly relative to the evaporator plate.
  • Run several cycles and verify that ice slabs are thinner and harvest smoothly.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Ice Thickness Adjustment Screw
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