Troubleshooting Guide
Ice Tastes Bad or Has Odor
Ice has unpleasant taste or smell
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The ice from your ice maker has an off taste, chemical flavor, or absorbs odors from the freezer.
Quick Fixes to Try First
- 1Replace the water filter with a new genuine filter
- 2Discard all ice and let fresh ice form
- 3Seal all freezer foods tightly
- 4Clean the ice bin with baking soda and water
- 5Flush 2-3 gallons through the water dispenser after filter change
Most Common Causes
Old Water Filter
DIY Possible
An old or saturated water filter can't remove contaminants effectively.
Stale Ice
DIY Possible
Ice that sits too long absorbs freezer odors.
Freezer Food Odors
DIY Possible
Strong-smelling foods in the freezer transfer odors to ice.
Other Possible Causes
New Water Line
New plastic water lines can impart taste until flushed.
Water Supply Issues
Municipal water problems or well water issues affect ice taste.
When to Call a Professional
Contact our technicians if any of these apply:
- New filter doesn't improve taste
- Ice has a chemical or metallic taste
- Taste issue started suddenly without any changes
- You notice discoloration in the ice
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