Tower Premature Cycle Termination

Ice maker starts a cycle then shuts off after a few minutes without making 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

Overheating protection triggered, faulty temperature sensor, unstable power supply, control PCB fault

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit before internal inspection.

  • Ventilation and ambient: Ensure the unit has proper airflow and is not in a very hot environment. Move it to a cooler, well-ventilated area if needed.
  • Power stability: Plug directly into a wall outlet without extension cords. Avoid circuits shared with heavy appliances.
  • Sensor check: Inspect and test the cabinet and evaporator temperature sensors for correct resistance values. Replace any faulty sensors.
  • Control board: If sensors and environment are good but the unit still shuts off early, the main control PCB may be defective and require replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Cabinet NTC Temperature Sensor
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