May 11, 2010
RepairClinic.com – How Ice Makers Work
Icy Lemonade
An ice maker is an independent small appliance that resides within the freezer.
Components of the ice maker:
- An internal motor that (together with a micro switch) specifies how long the water-fill valve needs to stay open in order to supply the correct amount of water. The motor also controls the ice-ejection sequence.
- Tray for the ice cubes.
- Thermostat that senses when ice is at proper temperature.
- Ice cube tray heater; located under the ice maker water tray, it slightly warms the ice cubes to loosen them for ejection.
- Sweep fork or push bar that pushes the ice cubes from the tray.
- Holding bin that holds the ejected ice cubes.
- Shut-off arm (looks like a coat hanger) that operates the switch turning the ice maker on and off.
- Water-fill valve supplies household water to the ice maker; located on the outside (back of the refrigerator) near the bottom.
How ice makers work:
- The internal motor signals the water-fill valve to open the flow of water specified into the ice maker tray.
- When water tray thermostat senses that the tray has reached the right temperature, it signals the ice maker to begin ejecting the cubes.
- The ice maker then turns on the ice cube tray heater, which warms the tray enough for the ice cubes to move freely.
- The sweep fork then rotates and pushes the cubes up and out of the tray; if the ice maker has a push bar instead, it pushes the cubes up and out of the tray.
- While the ice maker is discharging the cubes into the holding bin, the metal wire swings up to let the cubes drop down.
- When the cubes have dropped, the wire goes back down, unless the holding bin is full. If the bin is full, the wire can’t go all the way down. This action turns off the ice maker until there is room in the bin for more ice.
- When there is room in the ice bin, the wire goes all the way down once again. This allows the ice maker to refill with water and repeat the process.
Enjoy cool, icy drinks on warm days this May.
April 19, 2010
What is RepairClinic.com?
RepairClinic.com Warehouse
What is RepairClinic.com and what does it offer you?
- RepairClinic is an on-line source for home appliance parts.
- It offers online trouble-shooting, maintenance tips and expert advice.
- Most parts can be delivered the next day from the huge warehouse inventory.
- An additional 500,000+ parts can be special ordered, typically adding only a few days to the shipping and handling process.
What products does RepairClinic.com sell?
Parts and accessories for all major household appliances, including:
- washing machines, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, garbage disposals, trash compactors, freezers, ice makers, water filters, and vent hoods.
What brands does RepairClinic.com carry?
RepairClinic.com carries parts and accessories for all major brands.
What makes RepairClinic.com experts in appliance repair?
RepairClinic.com has a staff of experienced appliance repair technicians, who make up the on-line customer advisers.
- Each individual has more than ten years of experience repairing appliances and have serviced all major appliance brands.
What is RepairClinic.com’s return policy?
RepairClinic.com offers no hassle, customer-friendly returns:
- Within 30 days of receiving the order, customers may return any item in its original condition for a full refund of the purchase price.
- If RepairClinic.com makes an error in the shipment, customers will receive a refund for the shipping and handling charges in addition to a credit for the returned part.
Who are RepairClinic.com’s customers?
Any person who needs an appliance part or help in fixing their applainance.
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