LG Front Load Washing Machine Ice Maker Repair
Complete guide to LG Front Load Washing Machine ice maker repair. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
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🔧 Repair Overview
Ice Maker Repair is one of the most common repairs for LG Front Load Washing Machine. This repair involves replacing the damaged water system component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 1-2 hours and requires moderate skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
🔩 Replacement Parts
What You'll Need
- Replacement water system part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1:
Before you begin your repair, perform the following:
Turn off the main water supply
Unplug your washer
Disconnect all water connections at the rear of your washer
Step 2: Unfasten the top panel
Remove the screw(s) securing the top panel brackets to the back panel.
You don't need to remove the screws securing the brackets to the top panel.
Step 3: Remove the top panel
Slide the top panel towards the rear of the device to disconnect its clips.
Step 4:
Tilt the top panel upward to completely disconnect it from the chassis.
Remove the top panel.
Step 5: Remove the detergent drawer
Pull the detergent drawer away from the chassis as far as it will go.
Step 6:
Press down on the "Push" button to disengage the clips securing the detergent drawer.
Pull the drawer out of its slot on the chassis and remove it.
Step 7: Disconnect the control panel
Disconnect the connectors attached to the control panel.
Always grip cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.
Step 8: Unfasten the control panel
Remove the screw(s) securing the control panel to the top edge of the chassis.
Step 9: Unfasten the detergent dispenser
Remove the screw(s) securing the detergent dispenser.
Step 10: Unclip the control panel
Use a flathead screwdriver, or a pry tool, to unclip the control panel from the chassis.
Step 11: Remove the control panel
Remove the control panel, making sure to thread any cables through the chassis.
Step 12: Open the door
Open the front door completely.
Step 13: Remove the boot ring
Use needle nose pliers to grip the spring end of the metal ring at the bottom of the rubber boot.
Pull the ring away from the chassis to separate it from the boot.
Step 14:
Use your hand to completely pull the ring off the boot.
During reassembly, perform the following:
Insert one end of the ring into its [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/rYSXH5YhFZET4J5F.full|new_window=true|groove along the boot's perimeter].
Use pliers to slowly stretch the ring around the boot's perimeter until it's completely nested in its groove.
Be sure the spring is centered at the bottom of the boot when you reinstall it.
This procedure will take significant force.
Step 15: Disconnect the boot
Use your fingers to pull the boot off its lip on the front panel.
Step 16:
Slide your fingers around the lip of the boot until it's completely separated from the panel.
Step 17: Remove the filter panel
Open the filter panel at the bottom of the front panel.
Unclip the filter panel.
Step 18: Drain the machine
Generally, you should drain your machine when you are repairing the pumps or any hoses leading to or from them.
Place a bowl next to the machine.
Pull the drain filter hose out of its slot in the chassis enough to lay over the bowl.
Remove the plug at the end of the drain filter hose to release excess water into the bowl.
During reassembly, re-plug the drain filter hose and thread it back through its slot in the chassis.
Step 19: Unfasten the filter trim
Remove the screw(s) securing the filter trim.
Step 20: Remove the filter trim
Pull the filter trim straight off the front panel to remove it.
Step 21: Unfasten the lower front panel
Remove the screw(s) securing the lower front panel.
Step 22: Unfasten the door latch
Remove the screw(s) securing the door latch.
Step 23: Remove the door latch
Pull the door latch through its slot in the chassis and let it hang on its wire.
Step 24: Unfasten the front panel
Hold the front panel against the chassis while performing this step to prevent it from falling.
Remove the screw(s) securing the front panel.
Step 25: Remove the front panel
Lift the front panel upward to separate it from its clips on the bottom of the chassis.
Pull the front panel away from the chassis to completely separate the front panel.
Step 26:
Remove the front panel.
Step 27: Unfasten the rear panel
Remove the screw(s) securing the rear panel.
Step 28: Remove the rear panel
Unclip the rear panel from the chassis.
Step 29:
Remove the rear panel.
Step 30: Disconnect the drain hose
Use slip joint pliers to pinch the drain hose clamp and slide it up the hose away from the pump assembly.
Step 31:
Use slip joint pliers to rotate the drain hose back and forth around its connection and loosen it.
Pull the drain hose straight off its connection on the assembly.
Step 32: Unclip the drain hose
Depending on your device, your drain hose could be clipped to different sides of the chassis.
While holding the back of clip with one hand, use the other to push the prongs of the clip and release them.
Repeat for each prong until the clip slides through the chassis.
Step 33: Reposition the drain hose
Reposition the drain hose so you can access the plastic clip.
Step 34: Unfasten the drain hose
Remove the screw(s) securing the drain hose.
Step 35: Apply the tape
To prevent confusion during reassembly, apply some masking tape where the plastic clip is located.
Step 36: Remove the plastic clip
Pull the plastic clip off the drain hose.
Remove the plastic clip.
Step 37: Remove the drain hose
Pull the drain hose through its slot in the chassis.
Step 38:
Remove the drain hose.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $60-$150)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($100-$250)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your LG Front Load Washing Machine instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 195 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new LG Front Load Washing Machine generates 200 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 5 kg of CO₂. That's a 98% reduction in carbon emissions!
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