Your video is wonderful!!! I was able to do this myself and fix my own ice maker. I love how you explain every step, and point out all the little things - like tabs, slots, reset buttons, etc. It’s everything I needed! You are my hero. Thank you.
Absolutely great. Your video made it look so simple, I ordered a replacement part and did this exchange in less than 10 minutes. Ice is now being produced again and I'm a hero to my wife....at least for today! Thanks!
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for this video! My ice maker kept making a weird clicking noise and it wouldn't stop. I could tell where it was coming from but I couldn't figure out how to get the dang thing out of the fridge. With your awesome video and easy to follow steps, I was able to remove it and find the issue. (Ice had built up where it shouldn't which was causing the plastic gears to slip. Luckily I got it out because the motor kept running and was getting rather hot.) I got it fixed, reinstalled, and now we are back in business. I really appreciate you posting this! You saved me a lot of time and frustration. Kudos to you!
Thank you for creating this video! I followed it completely to successfully swap my same model Samsung ice maker! It went very smoothly thanks to your help.
This video is terrific. Remember to turn off water to refrigerator and power to refrigerator. Also, remember to press the cycle button after turning the power on and water, as well as before replacing the ice bin. This video saved me almost $200.00 in labor and up charge on the ice maker itself. Well done.
My previous 2 year old refrigerator was fried during a lightening storm. A car accident delayed my kitchen update so the plumber connected the water line to the refrigerator for the first time & no matter what Samsung suggested, the refrigerator would not make ice. Naturally it was past the warrantee date and estimate for the repair with parts from Samsung was $465.00. After reviewing this video I purchased the needed part on-line for $137.50 and installed it myself in less than 10 minutes. The instructions were great !! Thank you.
Don Traboulsee Lol...just replaced mine two days ago (after eight years as well). I was a little disheartened after the replacement as it seemed nothing was happening, no usual ice making noises. I went to bed frustrated and planning my next move, woke up to an ice bin full of ice. Not sure what other timing functions are going on, but seems to be okay now.
Thanks for posting this! I made the mistake of calling a tech service. The first guy supposedly fixed a frozen fan in the freezer box. The 2nd guy said it was leaking as it was freezing itself to the inside of the box. He supposedly ordered the new icemaker. That was two weeks ago. I decided to fix it myself and I'm GLAD I did. I can't complain though, mine lasted 10 years almost to the day. I NEVER had one last near that long. Thanks!
Thank you so much. I called to confirm with you the exact problem and not only did you confirm my issue but you also recommended where I could purchase the replacement ice maker at a more reasonable cost. Was an easy fix thanks to your help and video.
One thing that isn't clear in the video is how the release lever works when removing the icemaker. This video and several others would make you think pressing the lever toward the rear of the refrigerator is what is needed. Actually pressing the lever down toward the floor releases the catch. Need to do that while pulling the unit forward.
From that video, I can tell you your name, where you leave and what sports team you like... Careful with your info! Thanks for the video it helped a lot!
Great video! What would happen if you took this out without turning off the water? My setup makes it difficult to shutoff the water and mine is leaking.
Just used this video to replace a GE GFSS6KKYESS. Same replacement process. Thank you! Question: how long after replacing should the icemaker start making ice (the final test of this replacement)?
At 3:00 you mention replacing the 'electronic water [control] valve'. But you didn't show it. Can you describe where it is, part #? Which of the two items you replaced was bad? And how did you tell? Why did you replace both? As for 'shutting off the water' ... seems that wouldn't be necessary if you were only replacing the icemaker? Thx
you mention the reset when the ice maker was in your hand but i didnt see when you pressed after installed, does the reset after you install? does the button feel like it can be pressed in, mine feels soft
what exactly about this ice maker is broken? my issue is that it seems like no water is even going into the maker at all. the water does dispense from the drink part of the fridge, so water should be ok. were there two hoses for water intake or just 1 hose in the back of the fridge
Does the test button work if the water is not supplied? What are the two square boxes on the coil wires? If one is bad will it prevent signal from reaching the icemaker valve? How do you verify theres a signal to the vater valve to open?
Only thing I don't get is the harness in the back...you disconnected it but didn't connect it when putting back...I'll guess I'll figure that out when I take it apart but this vid really helped me
trying to reinstall icemaker, can't get original unit to snap into place in the front, bout at 1/16th short of clip snapping into it's spot. seems very tight connection in back. pretty sure using a mallet is a bad idea.... currently freezing icemaker hoping it expanded warming up in cleaning process??... aaagghh
THANKS!! I wasn't sure on the removal, and before I tried it myself without knowing the tricks I looked and here you are on RUclips! My Ice maker went out about two years ago. I have a 2009 Fridge that uses the identical ice maker and other videos were close, but your is the same one. I am wondering though if the control board inside the ice maker could be replaced rather than paying for a whole ice maker. Pretty sure the small PC board in the head of the machine is the problem and would prefer to just replace that. Everything is on connectors so it looks like a replaceable part. Not sure the model number of the ice maker, but my fridge is a Model#: RFG297AARS, but there is also a BOM Name: RFG297ABRS/XAA that is a bit different and maybe more applicable? ALL the other electronics in the fridge work fine. But we are going to want ice this spring / summer! heh... ;-)
Very helpful, but I am unable to pull out the ice maker. I am pressing hard on the tab and pulling on the icemaker, but no luck. Does anyone have a further suggestion?
Mine is stuck and I don’t know how in gods name to get it out. The catch isn’t holding it, it’s like the 2 nubs that it hangs onto aren’t letting go. I’ve been fighting this thing for days and just give up because it doesn’t want out.
If you are having trouble getting yours out and it won’t come out it’s because you have ice frozen in the back that you can’t see...just use a hot blow dryer inside until you don’t see water drops anymore...trust me i fought with mine for 3 hours wondering why the heck I can’t pull it out and finally I kept hitting it with the blow dryer and then pulled at it and it came out. And I could then see that it was ice buildup that was holding it locked in place.
Hi, I followed your video. I have the same icemaker and all it does os GROAN every now and again. (sounds stuck) I followed everything you did other than unplug the Fridge and turn the water off. I CAN NOT GET THE ICE MAKER to drop. that tab is impossible to depress.... HELP
I thought the same thing and then found the tab is easy to depress...you just don't hear any click. The secret is pushing the tab with your left finger and reaching under the assembly on the right side of it to get a good grip with your right hand to pull it forward as that tab is being depressed.
Hi there. My ice maker makes ice 24 hours after I pressed the reset bottom. After that, it stops making ice again. So I end up pressing the reset bottom almost everyday. No water is frozen ice inside though. Just nothing. Does that mean that the ice maker is broken and needs to be replaced? Or there's another problem other than that?
I think you might be experiencing a problem with the "full bucket" sensor lever. On the side of the ice maker there is what looks like lever that is spring loaded. It looks like what happens is when a batch of cubes is finished freezing and is dropped into the bucket auger assembly that lever comes down and if it comes down far enough then the system knows to make another batch of cubes. If it can't come down far enough because the bucket is full then it knows to stop making cubes until it gets a signal that someone depressed the ice dispense on the front door. Because that "bucket full" lever is merely attached to a switch you can test it using a Ohmeter on the ice maker connector. You also might try (instead of a reset) pulling the bucket/auger assembly out and pulling down on the lever and putting the bucket back and wait 24 hours to see if another batch was made. If the spring or switch is broken you might be able to replace just those parts but if it was me I would just replace the icemaker and then take the old one apart to see if you can repair it and then keep as a spare.
This video cost me a refrigerator. YOU HAVE TO DROP/RELEASE THE ICE MAKER DUMP TRAY BEFORE YOU TRY TO PULL THE ICE MAKER OUT. The delicate coil is inside, and if you just TUG on it like in this stupid video, it will break. MINE BROKE and now we have to go shopping for a new fridge. THANKS FOR NOTHING.
This model Samsung you can't even access the tab to release the ice maker until the Auger/bucket assembly is removed. So instead of saying "Thanks for nothing".....maybe you should realize this was not a "stupid video". The stupidity lies elsewhere. This is probably the video you should have watched-------> : ruclips.net/video/89RPiWxBcCg/видео.html
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Thank you so much I have had to use your video twice in two years now. Saved me so much pain.
Thank you for saving me a TON of money. Got the OEM part online for $55 and changed it myself in 10 minutes, thanks to you! Kudos!
I have a GE GFSS6KKYASS. I replaced this once before. Is this same it looks like it. Where did you get part ?
Where did you get it for $55? Wow.
Thank you for making this straightforward, easy-to-follow video. It was very helpful in helping me remove the ice maker box.
Your video is wonderful!!! I was able to do this myself and fix my own ice maker. I love how you explain every step, and point out all the little things - like tabs, slots, reset buttons, etc. It’s everything I needed! You are my hero. Thank you.
Absolutely great. Your video made it look so simple, I ordered a replacement part and did this exchange in less than 10 minutes. Ice is now being produced again and I'm a hero to my wife....at least for today! Thanks!
Thank you so much!!! You saved us so much time and money. Even after calling Samsung for help, your video was exactly the fix we needed!
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for this video! My ice maker kept making a weird clicking noise and it wouldn't stop. I could tell where it was coming from but I couldn't figure out how to get the dang thing out of the fridge. With your awesome video and easy to follow steps, I was able to remove it and find the issue. (Ice had built up where it shouldn't which was causing the plastic gears to slip. Luckily I got it out because the motor kept running and was getting rather hot.) I got it fixed, reinstalled, and now we are back in business. I really appreciate you posting this! You saved me a lot of time and frustration. Kudos to you!
Thank you for creating this video! I followed it completely to successfully swap my same model Samsung ice maker! It went very smoothly thanks to your help.
This video is terrific. Remember to turn off water to refrigerator and power to refrigerator. Also, remember to press the cycle button after turning the power on and water, as well as before replacing the ice bin. This video saved me almost $200.00 in labor and up charge on the ice maker itself. Well done.
My previous 2 year old refrigerator was fried during a lightening storm. A car accident delayed my kitchen update so the plumber connected the water line to the refrigerator for the first time & no matter what Samsung suggested, the refrigerator would not make ice. Naturally it was past the warrantee date and estimate for the repair with parts from Samsung was $465.00. After reviewing this video I purchased the needed part on-line for $137.50 and installed it myself in less than 10 minutes. The instructions were great !! Thank you.
Just replaced mine today. Exact same model. The original lasted 8 years almost to the day. Video was spot on. Thanks.
Don Traboulsee
Lol...just replaced mine two days ago (after eight years as well). I was a little disheartened after the replacement as it seemed nothing was happening, no usual ice making noises. I went to bed frustrated and planning my next move, woke up to an ice bin full of ice. Not sure what other timing functions are going on, but seems to be okay now.
Thanks for posting this! I made the mistake of calling a tech service. The first guy supposedly fixed a frozen fan in the freezer box. The 2nd guy said it was leaking as it was freezing itself to the inside of the box. He supposedly ordered the new icemaker. That was two weeks ago. I decided to fix it myself and I'm GLAD I did. I can't complain though, mine lasted 10 years almost to the day. I NEVER had one last near that long. Thanks!
it usually always the ice maker if not inlet value
You're a great teacher. I admire your patience and calmness you showed in doing this video. Thanks so much.
Thank you so much. I called to confirm with you the exact problem and not only did you confirm my issue but you also recommended where I could purchase the replacement ice maker at a more reasonable cost. Was an easy fix thanks to your help and video.
How about sharing that info with everyone
Thanks for the confidence. I took it apart, but all I really needed to do was reset.
Thank you. I did it! Hope I have ice when I get home. Thanks again
Thank you so much! After paying to have the ice maker replaced twice, I was able to do it myself this time.
I fixed my icemaker due to your video. THANKS!
One thing that isn't clear in the video is how the release lever works when removing the icemaker. This video and several others would make you think pressing the lever toward the rear of the refrigerator is what is needed. Actually pressing the lever down toward the floor releases the catch. Need to do that while pulling the unit forward.
From that video, I can tell you your name, where you leave and what sports team you like... Careful with your info! Thanks for the video it helped a lot!
I saw that too😳....hopefully no creeps watch this
Great video! What would happen if you took this out without turning off the water? My setup makes it difficult to shutoff the water and mine is leaking.
This was a great help on a GE fridge that had the exact same ice maker
Thanks a lot. Great job !
thanks ! you made it look easy peasy
When you pull the ice tray, does it automatically shut ice maker down? Or do you have to turn it off via the front panel?
Just used this video to replace a GE GFSS6KKYESS. Same replacement process. Thank you!
Question: how long after replacing should the icemaker start making ice (the final test of this replacement)?
Replaced my icemaker - Eazy fix. Ice in about 3 hours!
At 3:00 you mention replacing the 'electronic water [control] valve'. But you didn't show it. Can you describe where it is, part #?
Which of the two items you replaced was bad? And how did you tell? Why did you replace both?
As for 'shutting off the water' ... seems that wouldn't be necessary if you were only replacing the icemaker?
Thx
Check his other video. ruclips.net/video/CSgsXBm5AeY/видео.html
How does water get in the ice maker?
you mention the reset when the ice maker was in your hand but i didnt see when you pressed after installed, does the reset after you install? does the button feel like it can be pressed in, mine feels soft
Any answer on this ?
I'm about to attempt a full bypass I have to figure out the wiring with no diagram though this should fun.
Hey how long did it take to make ice once the new part came in.
Where can I get the replacement parts, ice maker, ect..
what exactly about this ice maker is broken? my issue is that it seems like no water is even going into the maker at all. the water does dispense from the drink part of the fridge, so water should be ok. were there two hoses for water intake or just 1 hose in the back of the fridge
How do you get into the timer part of this ice maker?
Is the electronic control water valve part of the ice maker you replaced in the video ?
After installation, do you need to push and/or hold in the reset button or pump the arm to get it going, or should it start by itself?
Great video. I went to your link , it said this connection is private and won’t let me go to your site.
so you can do this without shutting off water ?
My Samsung is making a whirring noise in the ice maker and is not making ice - will changing the ice maker rectify this or is it another issue ??
Does the test button work if the water is not supplied? What are the two square boxes on the coil wires? If one is bad will it prevent signal from reaching the icemaker valve? How do you verify theres a signal to the vater valve to open?
i have a Model # RF267AERS is it same kind of install ?
Only thing I don't get is the harness in the back...you disconnected it but didn't connect it when putting back...I'll guess I'll figure that out when I take it apart but this vid really helped me
How do you tell if its the icemaker is needing replacement or if water is not getting to icemaker ?
Do you know the part number?
Thank you
trying to reinstall icemaker, can't get original unit to snap into place in the front, bout at 1/16th short of clip snapping into it's spot. seems very tight connection in back. pretty sure using a mallet is a bad idea.... currently freezing icemaker hoping it expanded warming up in cleaning process??... aaagghh
THANKS!! I wasn't sure on the removal, and before I tried it myself without knowing the tricks I looked and here you are on RUclips!
My Ice maker went out about two years ago. I have a 2009 Fridge that uses the identical ice maker and other videos were close, but your is the same one. I am wondering though if the control board inside the ice maker could be replaced rather than paying for a whole ice maker. Pretty sure the small PC board in the head of the machine is the problem and would prefer to just replace that. Everything is on connectors so it looks like a replaceable part.
Not sure the model number of the ice maker, but my fridge is a Model#: RFG297AARS, but there is also a BOM Name: RFG297ABRS/XAA that is a bit different and maybe more applicable?
ALL the other electronics in the fridge work fine. But we are going to want ice this spring / summer! heh... ;-)
this guy never responds
Very helpful, but I am unable to pull out the ice maker. I am pressing hard on the tab and pulling on the icemaker, but no luck. Does anyone have a further suggestion?
You didn't mention anything about the reset button. Is that before or after install.
Mine is stuck and I don’t know how in gods name to get it out. The catch isn’t holding it, it’s like the 2 nubs that it hangs onto aren’t letting go. I’ve been fighting this thing for days and just give up because it doesn’t want out.
If you are having trouble getting yours out and it won’t come out it’s because you have ice frozen in the back that you can’t see...just use a hot blow dryer inside until you don’t see water drops anymore...trust me i fought with mine for 3 hours wondering why the heck I can’t pull it out and finally I kept hitting it with the blow dryer and then pulled at it and it came out. And I could then see that it was ice buildup that was holding it locked in place.
You need to add some light mate. I ca nt see anything. In there
Hi, I followed your video. I have the same icemaker and all it does os GROAN every now and again. (sounds stuck) I followed everything you did other than unplug the Fridge and turn the water off. I CAN NOT GET THE ICE MAKER to drop. that tab is impossible to depress.... HELP
I thought the same thing and then found the tab is easy to depress...you just don't hear any click. The secret is pushing the tab with your left finger and reaching under the assembly on the right side of it to get a good grip with your right hand to pull it forward as that tab is being depressed.
I have that refrigerator and it smells like dead fish and I think it’s coming from the ice maker, help
This looks just like the ice maker in my GE Profile. Having issues with my ice maker not working
Get onnnnn with it
Hi there. My ice maker makes ice 24 hours after I pressed the reset bottom. After that, it stops making ice again. So I end up pressing the reset bottom almost everyday. No water is frozen ice inside though. Just nothing. Does that mean that the ice maker is broken and needs to be replaced? Or there's another problem other than that?
I think you might be experiencing a problem with the "full bucket" sensor lever. On the side of the ice maker there is what looks like lever that is spring loaded. It looks like what happens is when a batch of cubes is finished freezing and is dropped into the bucket auger assembly that lever comes down and if it comes down far enough then the system knows to make another batch of cubes. If it can't come down far enough because the bucket is full then it knows to stop making cubes until it gets a signal that someone depressed the ice dispense on the front door. Because that "bucket full" lever is merely attached to a switch you can test it using a Ohmeter on the ice maker connector. You also might try (instead of a reset) pulling the bucket/auger assembly out and pulling down on the lever and putting the bucket back and wait 24 hours to see if another batch was made. If the spring or switch is broken you might be able to replace just those parts but if it was me I would just replace the icemaker and then take the old one apart to see if you can repair it and then keep as a spare.
Has anyone successfully bypassed the ice maker and the refrigerator work properly?😊
Wait go back and show how you unplug the wires
anyone else break the tab off?
If you broke the tab- just use the whole upper part of the old ice maker and install on new one..
This repair ia a futile expensive waste of time as the physics of putting an ice maker in the fresh food compartment just will never work long term.
This video cost me a refrigerator. YOU HAVE TO DROP/RELEASE THE ICE MAKER DUMP TRAY BEFORE YOU TRY TO PULL THE ICE MAKER OUT. The delicate coil is inside, and if you just TUG on it like in this stupid video, it will break. MINE BROKE and now we have to go shopping for a new fridge. THANKS FOR NOTHING.
This model Samsung you can't even access the tab to release the ice maker until the Auger/bucket assembly is removed. So instead of saying "Thanks for nothing".....maybe you should realize this was not a "stupid video". The stupidity lies elsewhere. This is probably the video you should have watched-------> : ruclips.net/video/89RPiWxBcCg/видео.html
@@michaeljorgensen790 maybe he needs professional help.. lol