Ice Dispenser Door Flap Repair

If the dispenser solenoid is defective the dispenser door won t open.

Ice dispenser door flap repair.

One of the tabs on the side broke off. Fridge was delivered in june 2019. The most common reason for replacing the door flap is if it does not open to release ice when the dispenser arm is depressed or does not close after the ice is released. Answer jim to replace the ice door you will need to disconnect the power to the unit and then you will need to remove the screws that are located under the drip tray.

Replacing the flap wasn t too difficult but it s important to note the position of the spring before removing the old door flap. How do you replace the ice door flap. To determine if the dispenser door solenoid is defective use a multimeter to test it for continuity. Jim for model number msd2734ge.

The dispenser solenoid opens a door flap to release the ice and then closes the door flap once the dispenser finishes dispensing ice. It probably also made the compressor run much longer. Then remove the 3 screws holding the housing in place and you will have. Unpluggin fridge waited close to a minute.

Once removed lift the dispenser cover off. This video provides step by step instructions for replacing the ice dispenser door flap on whirlpool refrigerators.