My Frigidaire Ice Maker Tube Keeps Freezing Up

Quick Fix

• Thaw the fill tube yourself. First, open the freezer and find the fill tube. It's located inside the icemaker at the back freezer wall. You might be able to see ice with a flashlight. Pull out the ice bin and any freezer contents in the way. Plug in a blow dryer and blow-dry the fill tube on low. The tube thaws in a couple of minutes.

Causes

• Water pressure to the fill tube is too low or the water line is clogged with debris can cause a fill tube to repeatedly freeze. If the saddle valve connecting the fill tube to the water supply isn't the right model or is clogged, the poor fit leads to a frozen fill tube. All refrigerators have a recommended water pressure range. Frigidaire recommends never letting water pressure fall below 20 psi.

Additional Repairs

• Turn off the power to the refrigerator while you troubleshoot. To check the water line, pull the fridge out from the wall and unscrew the back. Identify the long tube running up to the freezer. This is the water line. Unscrew the line exposing the filter. Cleaning the filter under the kitchen sink removes debris. If the filter is really clogged, install a new one. If the water line looks good, check the saddle valve. It's typically attached to your kitchen sink pipes via a copper line. Unscrew the valve. Clean it with a pin. Reattach the saddle valve.

Tips

• While you're inspecting the saddle valve, make sure it's fully open. Water pressure is low if this valve is partially shut. Opening it properly gives the icemaker enough water to not repeatedly freeze. If the icemaker continues freezing, water pressure in your home is low. Check the water pressure regular, which is typically located below the hose construction at the front of your home. Increase the water pressure if necessary.