LG Refrigerator Not Making Ice? Ice Maker AEQ72909603 – Fix No-Ice Fast

If your LG or Kenmore refrigerator has stopped making ice entirely — or is producing ice slowly, in clumps, or with an unusual shape — a failed ice maker assembly is the most common cause. In most LG French door and side-by-side refrigerators, the ice maker module controls the full ice production cycle: water fill, freeze, harvest, and eject. When the assembly fails, the ice maker stops cycling and the bin stays empty regardless of water supply or temperature. ⚡ Most common ice system failure in LG refrigerators after 3–6 years of use. Part AEQ72909603 is the genuine OEM replacement ice maker assembly, restoring full ice production immediately upon installation.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Refrigerator powers on and maintains correct temperature
• ✔ Water dispenser works normally — water supply and inlet valve are confirmed OK
• ✔ Ice maker is switched ON and the arm or sensor is not in the off/raised position
• ✔ Freezer temperature is at or below 0°F / -18°C
• ✔ ONLY problem is no ice production or severely reduced ice output

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🔧 Common Symptoms

• Refrigerator not making ice — ice bin empty, no cycling — most common complaint
• Ice maker stopped working after a defrost cycle or power outage
• Ice produced in clumps, sheets, or irregular shapes
• Ice maker arm stuck or module not advancing through harvest cycle
• Loud clicking or grinding from ice maker area with no ice output
• Ice maker fills with water but never ejects cubes

✔ If these symptoms match, the ice maker assembly is the most likely failed component in the ice system.

✔ In most cases, replacing the assembly restores normal ice production within the first 24 hours.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: AEQ72909603
• Type: Ice Maker Assembly — complete module including motor, thermostat, and ejector
• Replaces: OEM direct-fit assembly — supersedes AEQ72909601, AEQ72909602, AEQ72909604 (no modification required)
• Brands: LG, Kenmore
• Platforms: LFX, LFC, LFXS, LFCS, LFXC, LFCC series and Kenmore-branded LG-built equivalents

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: EASY — 15–30 minutes. Unplug the refrigerator before beginning. Open the freezer and remove the ice bin. Disconnect the wiring harness from the ice maker module, remove the two or three mounting screws, and pull the old assembly free. Mount the new AEQ72909603 in place, reconnect the harness, reinstall the ice bin, and restore power. Allow 24 hours for the first full ice production cycle to complete.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with LFC21776D, LFC21776ST, LFC25776SB, LFC25776ST, LFC25776SW, LFC28768SB, LFC28768ST, LFC28768SW, LFCC22426S, LFCS25426D, LFCS25426S, LFCS28768S, LFX25973D, LFX25973SB, LFX25973ST, LFX25973SW, LFX28979SB, LFX28979SW, LFXC22526D, LFXC22526S, LFXC22596S, LFXS26596M, LFXS26596S, LFXS26973D, LFXS26973S, LFXS28596S, plus additional LG and Kenmore models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

🔗 Model Repair Pages

LFC21776D, LFC21776ST, LFC25776SB, LFC25776ST, LFC25776SW, LFC28768SB, LFC28768ST, LFC28768SW, LFCC22426S, LFCS25426D, LFCS25426S, LFCS28768S, LFX25973D, LFX25973SB, LFX25973ST, LFX25973SW, LFX28979SB, LFX28979SW, LFXC22526D, LFXC22526S, LFXC22596S, LFXS26596M, LFXS26596S, LFXS26973D, LFXS26973S, LFXS28596S

💡 Pro Tip

✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages