Summit Excessive Operational Noise

Ice maker is making loud grinding, rattling, or buzzing noises during operation.

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.

Possible Causes

Loose mounting screws, Vibrating panels, Failing fan motor bearings, Compressor mounting issues, Ice contacting fan blades

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit before tightening hardware or touching moving parts.

Source the noise:

Remove the front kick plate and rear panel to listen (briefly, with power on) and identify whether the noise comes from the compressor, condenser fan, evaporator fan, or ice area.

Common fixes:

Tighten loose screws on panels, brackets, and the compressor mounting plate.
If fan blades are hitting ice or wiring, clear obstructions and reposition wires.
If a fan motor squeals or grinds, replace the evaporator fan motor or condenser fan motor as appropriate.
If the compressor is excessively loud and vibrating despite secure mounts, consult a technician; compressor replacement may be needed.

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Evaporator Fan Motor

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