Hisense Contaminated Water Path

Hisense ice maker produces ice with a bad taste or odor.

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Possible Causes

Dirty reservoir or evaporator, Bacterial or algae growth in water lines, Old or contaminated water supply, Failing water filter (if equipped)

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit and discard all existing ice.

  • Thorough cleaning: Remove the ice bin, reservoir, and any removable parts. Wash with warm water and mild detergent, then rinse thoroughly.
  • Descale and sanitize: Run a Hisense-approved descaling and sanitizing solution through the system according to the manual, then flush with several cycles of fresh water.
  • Replace water filter: If your model uses an inline or internal filter, replace it with a compatible Hisense filter.
  • Check water source: Ensure the supply water is potable and not from a contaminated or softened source that affects taste.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Water Filter
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