Any amount of water can make an ice cube. It's not the amount that determines if water will become ice, it is the temperature. The water just needs to be at a temperature of 0oC or lower, and it will become ice.
Yes, water ice and water vapor are the same types of matter. Its only the state of matter that is different. Water ice is solid and water vapor is gas.
Water has a greater density than ice.
Water's weight, when frozen into ice stays the same, but the density of water is much higher than ice's, since Ice has the same weight and contents of Water, but takes up significantly more space.
No, the volume of ice cannot be smaller than the water.
Opens and closes an internal valve to provide/cut-off water to the icemaker - responds to pressure signal from the ice-maker to deliver/cutoff water - ice-maker signal activates an electric solenoid that open/closes the valve for water flow.
The water pipe from the pump to the ice maker is quite thin; check it to see that it is not plugged. Check to see that there is water also at the inlet to the water pump. If there is not, check that the pipe leading to the water pump is not plugged.
It could be that your water inlet valve is weeping. This means that a very small amount of water is passing through the valve constantly. Your inlet valve is a triple valve that supplies water to the ice maker and the water in the door, one to filter. The triple valve has three solenoids and three separate diaphragms and flow washers. If one side fails you must change the entire valve. (valve located on back side of unit where water supply connects)
On hot summer days a cold drink with ice cubes floating inside is an ideal treat. Even on cold winter days when entertaining friends at home, the ice cubes should be flowing for their drinks of choice. When the ice maker starts to have problems, it can become a worry. Calling a professional is the first thing that comes to mind when an ice maker repair job is needed. There could be one or more causes that keeps the ice maker from working properly. Another idea is for you to do some troubleshooting of your own. If the ice maker won’t shut off or it just makes too much ice, you can check two things. The shutoff switch should be tested and the shutoff arm should be checked. If the ice maker makes no ice at all, there are several troubleshooting tips to try to find the problem. Check the shutoff arm, the supply valve and the freezer temperature. Inspect the water supply line and the ejector gear. Test the shutoff switch, the ejector motor, ice mold heater, holding switch, the water inlet switch, the thermostat and the water inlet valve. Another problem an ice maker may have is that the ice cubes are too small or large and that it doesn’t make enough of ice. The cube size control could be adjusted. Again, some of the same troubleshooting tips could be used as for the other problems. Check the supply valve. Test the water inlet switch and inlet valve. Inspect the water supply line. If the ice doesn’t eject, you can inspect the ejector gear. The ejector motor, holding switch, thermostat and ice mold heater should be tested. Sometimes a problem could be the color of the ice. If it is discolored, flush out the supply line and test the water inlet valve. The ice mold tray could simply need a cleaning. Have a supply line filter installed if the refrigerator doesn’t have one. If there is water leaking from the unit, check the ice maker and the refrigerator for level. Check the fill cup alignment and the supply line. Once again, the inlet switch and inlet valve could be tested. Whatever ice maker repair is needed, it may be something that you can fix yourself. To do these tasks, you can read the owner’s manual for instructions. If you aren’t sure, it’s still best to call a professional.
If your ice maker isn't working and your water despenser is, it is most likely that your ice maker is having a problem freezing the water. Without a more detailed examination, it is impossible to say what exactly is wrong. You should call the company that manufactured the product and ask for help.
Check the water line.
AnswerCheck the water inlet tube at the ice maker. It is probably getting blocked!AnswerOr the solenoid valve is going bad, or it is plugged right before it. In rare cases you could try a defrost of the freezer to see if there was a partially frozen tube.
DIRTY ICE MAKER WATER VALVE OR BROKEN VALVE
This unit has a water dispenser on the front but not one for ice.
Portable ice makers work like any traditional freeze ice maker. Water is pumped into the rotating ice tray. The compressor and fan then freeze the water into ice. Then a warm refrigerant causes the ice to be released into the bin.
The water line where it enters the ice maker could possibly be frozen.
Most refrigerators in use today have ice makers that may stop working from time to time. The refrigerator’s ice maker receives its water supply from a water valve. The water valve is the first component of the refrigerator that should be checked when there is a malfunction with the ice maker. To operate, the ice maker closes an electric circuit enabling the water valve to open. Water will then flow through the water valve into the ice maker. The ice maker will then begin the process of making ice cubes and placing them in the ice tray. The water valve has a filter that keeps out particles from entering into the ice maker through the water supply. These particles can sometimes build up at the water valve filter and may even block the flow of water to the ice maker. When the flow of water in the water valve is restricted due to build up, it can cause the still water freeze in the valve. One solution is to heat the water valve with a hair dryer to melt the ice buildup in the ice maker. Be careful not to heat the plastic of the refrigerator too much causing it to melt. These particles can also lock the valve in the open position filling up the ice maker to excess. Sometimes an open solenoid coil winding can cause the valve to remain closed. This will not allow the water to flow to the ice maker as the plunger remains closed. In order to do further tests on the refrigerator to determine the fault with the ice maker is to test the current flow. This will not only be a safer measure for you as you attempt to repair your ice maker, but will also ensure the various components are operating as they should. Your diagnosis will most likely be related to the water valve, but if your refrigerator is old it could mean your ice maker needs to be replaced. Occasionally the electrical connections can sometimes get short circuited or disconnected during use. Thoroughly examine all the parts of your refrigerator with the proper tools and testing equipment.