ICE MAKER NOT MAKING
Kenmore · 795.51783 25.3 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator
No ice production, ice maker appears idle. Check power switch/bail arm. Check water inlet tube for ice blockage (use hair dryer to thaw). Test water inlet valve. Should cycle every 2-3 hours.
Error ICE MAKER NOT MAKING on the Kenmore 795.51783 25.3 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator means: Ice Maker Not Making Ice. The top-ranked community fix is “Test and Replace Water Inlet Valve” (medium difficulty, ~45 min, DIY cost: $15-$30). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · refrigerator
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While many refrigerator repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $120-$180.
The Kenmore 795.51783 25.3 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator has 8 other known error codes:
Error code ICE MAKER NOT MAKING also appears on 1 other Kenmore model:
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