Frigidaire Side-by-Side Refrigerator Ice Maker Replacement

Written By: Bill Gilbert

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Frigidaire Side-by-Side Refrigerator Ice Maker Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

15 - 20 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the icemaker in your Frigidaire Side-By-Side Refrigerator.

The ice maker produces ice automatically. The ice produced is stored in the ice storage bin.

If the ice maker fails, no ice may be produced, the ice maker inlet may freeze and cause leaks, or the ice may not be properly harvested. In these cases, the ice maker will likely need replacement.

This guide was created using a Frigidaire model FFSS2614QS6A side-by-side refrigerator. Other side-by-side units should be similar.

Tools

1/4" Nut Driver

Step 1

Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.
If you are testing or repairing the following items, you may also need to shut off and disconnect the water supply:
Condenser fan motor
Compressor motor and thermal overload device
Water supply valve assembly

Step 2

Open the freezer door.
Grasp the lower portion of the front of the ice bin.
Lift it slightly and pull it out toward the front of the refrigerator.

Step 3

These screws are challenging to reach.
Use a 1/4" nut driver to remove the two screws securing the ice maker to the sidewall of the freezer compartment.

Step 4

Rotate the ice maker to the right and lower the front end to access the cable.

Step 5

Locate the ice maker connector near the back of the freezer.
Squeeze the release tabs on the connector to release it, and pull it out to disconnect it.
You may need to use two hands to do this, one on the rear half and one on the front half of the connector.
You can support the ice maker on the ice bin support if you need both hands to disconnect it.