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Icemaker

Yahoo Message Number: 48964
Hi All,

Still having trouble trying to get my ice maker working. Down to the last possibility, the thermal link.

Know nothing about thermal links. How do you tell if they are bad? Do they burn out like a regular fuse? Do they reset themselves? Can they be replaced?

As always, all responses greatly appreciated.

George

'04 Inspire 51061

Re: Icemaker

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 48966
A thermal link is a thermal fuse. An over-current and/or over-temperature condition will cause it to open. Test it just as you would a regular fuse. With an ohmmeter, it should show as a low resistance. (Almost zero ohms.) If it reads as an open circuit, it is bad. They are not resettable. Usually can be replaced, if you can get the correct replacement. Try PPL Motorhomes parts website and look for your particular ice maker unit. If bad, you might want to find out why it operated in the first place before you replace it.

Dave

2000 Allure 36'
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firstbigblue wrote:

Re: Icemaker

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 48969
Dave,
Thanks, one question. By "open Circuit" you mean there will be no reading on the ohm meter?
George

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Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 48972
George,

If the thermal link is good, the meter should read about the same as if the meter leads are connected together, in other words a short circuit.
If the thermal link is bad, the meter should read the same as if the meter leads are not connected to anything, or in other words an open circuit.
Dave

2000 Allure 36'
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geklima@... wrote:

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Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 48980
Not sure what kind of fridge you have. Assume Dometic? If so, the heaters in the icemaker can go. Must replace icemaker then. Not hard, and not too expensive.

Rich 2002 Magna

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Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 48981
Rich,
It's a Norcold with a Whirlpool ice maker.
I've already replaced the entire unit as well as the water valve (solenoid), that's why I'm at my wits end. Then again I didn't have a lot of wits to begin with!
George

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Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 48999
George, I am sorry, if it were a Dometic I could help you. Whirlpool, I am witless.

Rich 2002 Magna
 

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Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 49001
Hi George, Send me a email off group to elmerfletcher@.... I will send you the wiring diagrams and tech manual on your ice maker.

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Chuck & Mary B

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