Maytag Ice maker flap - Not flapping! - ApplianceBlog.com

joyceg · #1 May 25th, 2007, 07:29 PM

I have a 1994 Maytag side by side refrigerator and this past week ice jammed
in the chute. I cleared it out but now the flapper will NOT open with just pressure
from the ice. Help! Can I clean it? Lubricate it? I so miss easy ice!

***Jake*** · #2 May 26th, 2007, 12:09 AM

Hi,

Whats the model# of your refrigerator? its located inside the door either on the walls or ceiling.

Jake

joyceg · #3 May 26th, 2007, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake

Hi,

Whats the model# of your refrigerator? its located inside the door either on the walls or ceiling.

Jake

Hi Jake,

The model is RSW 2400 C (There is a wrinkle on the C so lets hope I'm right on the letter)

Thanks,

Joyce

***Jake*** · #4 May 27th, 2007, 11:54 AM

Thanks,

Here is a help link to get access inside the dispenser:
http://www.applianceaid.com/image/sl...-dispensor.JPG

Do you hear the ice door trying to open at all now?

May have a bad ice dispenser door solenoid:
Dispenser door solenoid

Jake

joyceg · #5 May 27th, 2007, 04:09 PM

Jake,

I looked at the front and can't locate the screws to remove the front ( as in the illustration). Mine looks different. My little grill just lays inside and it's smooth inside (no screws).
When I push a glass in it to get ice I hear it falling but the door will not open. I can reach in and open it manually.

The solenoid makes sense - I just thought it was gravity -- what do I know!

How hard of a repair is this?

Thanks for ruminating on this.
Have a nice Memorial Day - SUNSHINE!
Joyce

***Jake*** · #6 May 28th, 2007, 11:23 AM

Thanks, Have a Good Memorial Day too!

Yes, these are more difficult to repair than most, here is a diagram of the inside of yours:
http://www3.sears.com/imaging/ImageP...&titleID=00018
You would need to remove#12 to get to it. But its been a few years since I have done one, unless I actually looked at it myself, I can't remember what to take off to get to #12, sorry.

Maybe one of my fellow techs. can assist me here.

Jake

joyceg · #7 May 28th, 2007, 07:37 PM

Wow - That's it! I have a bad feeling about ever having "easy ice" again. Thanks for looking this up. I will be patient and hope someone has some inspiration here. Can't imagine what a repair bill would look like.

Thanks.

Joyce

***Jake*** · #8 May 29th, 2007, 11:49 AM

Sounds good Joyce.

Jake

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