IceKing Worn Fan Motor or Pump Bearings

IceKing ice maker emits a high-pitched squealing or grinding noise.

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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

Failing evaporator fan motor, Failing condenser fan motor, Worn circulation pump bearings, Foreign object in fan or pump

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the unit before touching any moving parts.

Step-by-step checks:

  • 1. Isolate the source: Remove panels and listen carefully (with brief power on) to determine if the noise comes from the evaporator fan, condenser fan, or circulation pump.
  • 2. Inspect for debris: With power off, remove any foreign objects from fan blades or pump inlets.
  • 3. Check for play: Wiggle fan blades and pump shafts gently. Excessive play or roughness indicates worn bearings.
  • 4. Replace noisy component: Replace the affected fan motor or circulation pump if noise persists.

When to call a technician: If you cannot safely access the noisy component, or if noise is from the compressor, contact a technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Evaporator Fan Motor
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