Sub-Zero No Ice Production

Ice maker not producing any ice at all; unit has power but bin remains empty.

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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

Water supply turned off, Failed water inlet valve, Failed circulation pump, Sealed system cooling failure

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Disconnect power and shut off water before removing panels or hoses.

Diagnostic steps:

  • 1. Confirm power and controls: Verify the ice maker is switched on and not in a cleaning or off mode. Check that any control lock is disabled.
  • 2. Check water supply: Ensure the shutoff valve is open and the supply line is not kinked. Loosen the line at the inlet valve briefly (with water off first) to confirm water flow.
  • 3. Listen for operation: During a cycle, listen for the inlet valve filling, the circulation pump running, and the compressor starting. Absence of these sounds helps narrow the fault.
  • 4. Inspect for error codes: Some Sub-Zero ice makers store service codes even if not displayed continuously. Refer to the tech sheet for button sequences to retrieve stored codes.
  • 5. User-level actions: Clean the condenser coil, verify ambient temperature is within spec, and run a cleaning cycle to remove scale that may block water flow.
  • 6. When to call a technician: If the unit has power and water but does not cool (no frost on evaporator) or does not start the compressor, a sealed system or control issue is likely and requires professional service.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5
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