Hoshizaki Short Cycling / Nuisance Shutdowns

Unit short cycles on and off frequently without making much ice

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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

Faulty bin control sensing full bin prematurely, Loose or intermittent power connections, Overheating due to dirty condenser, Control board fault

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Disconnect power before inspecting wiring or sensors.

  • Check bin control: Ensure the bin is not contacting the bin control lever or sensor prematurely. Adjust or reposition as needed.
  • Inspect electrical connections: Tighten all terminal screws and check for loose connectors on the control board.
  • Clean condenser: Overheating can cause thermal safeties to trip. Clean the condenser thoroughly.
  • Monitor operation: After corrections, observe the unit for at least one hour to see if cycling stabilizes.

When to call a technician: If short cycling continues, deeper diagnostics of safeties and control logic are needed.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Bin Control Assembly
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