Lakeland Thermal Overload / Overheating Protection

Ice maker stops mid-cycle and does not resume until manually restarted.

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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

Blocked ventilation, High ambient temperature, Overheating compressor, Faulty thermal cut-out

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug and allow the unit to cool for at least 30 minutes before further use.

  • 1. Improve ventilation: Ensure the unit has adequate clearance and is not enclosed in a cabinet.
  • 2. Clean condenser and fan: Remove the rear panel and clean the condenser coil and fan to improve heat dissipation.
  • 3. Reduce ambient temperature: Move the ice maker to a cooler room if possible.
  • 4. Check thermal cut-out: If the unit repeatedly shuts down even in cool conditions, the compressor thermal protector or a PCB-mounted temperature sensor may be overly sensitive or faulty and should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Compressor Thermal Protector
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