LG Fridge Not Making Ice? Ice Maker Assembly AEQ72910414 – Fix Freeze-Over & No-Ice Fast
If your LG refrigerator has stopped making ice, is frozen solid, or produces small hollow cubes — the ice maker assembly is the most common cause. In most LG French door refrigerators, this is caused by a failed ice maker assembly (AEQ72910414). When it fails, the harvest cycle stops completely — the mold fills with water but never releases ice, or the compartment freezes over and blocks the mechanism entirely. ⚡ Common failure point in LG-built French door refrigerators. Part AEQ72910414 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full ice production and replaces all superseded versions including AEQ72910409, AEQ72910413, AEQ36756912, AEQ36756935, 5989JA1005A, and 5989JA1005G.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Your LG or Kenmore refrigerator powers on and runs normally
- ✔ The freezer is maintaining temperature (food stays frozen)
- ✔ The water supply line and inlet valve are confirmed working
- ✔ ONLY problem is no ice production, freeze-over, or small/hollow cubes
Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.
🔧 Common Symptoms
- LG refrigerator stopped making ice entirely
- Ice maker compartment frozen solid or heavily frosted over
- Ice maker produces small, hollow, or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker motor not activating during manual test cycle
- Water fills the mold but no ice is harvested or ejected
✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.
✔ In most cases, replacing this ice maker assembly restores normal ice production immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: AEQ72910414
- Type: Complete Ice Maker Assembly (includes ice mold, harvest heater, motor, thermostat, and control module)
- Replaces: AEQ72910409, AEQ72910413, AEQ36756912, AEQ36756935, 5989JA1005A, 5989JA1005G, PS11728282, AP5986201
- Brands: LG, Kenmore (LG-built)
Check the water inlet valve and door gasket seal while the freezer is open. A failing inlet valve can cause underfill (small cubes), and a worn door gasket is a leading cause of freeze-over recurring after assembly replacement. Replacing both at the same time eliminates the most common root causes in one service call.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: EASY — 20–30 minutes. Disconnect power before servicing. Remove the ice bin, disconnect the wiring harness, unscrew the 2–3 mounting screws, and slide the old assembly out. Install the new AEQ72910414, reconnect the harness, replace the ice bin, and restore power. Allow 24 hours for the first full ice production cycle.
✓ Compatible Models
Confirmed compatible with LFXS26973S, LFXS26973D, LFXS27566S, LFXS27566D, LFXS28968S, LFXS28968D, LFXS29626S, LFXS29626D, LFXS30726S, LFXS30726D, LFXC22526S, LFXC22526D, LFX25974ST, LFX25974SB, LFX28968ST, LFX28968SB, LFX28979ST, LFX28979SB, LFX31925ST, LFX31925SB, LFX31945ST, LFX31995ST, LMXS27626S, LMXS27626D, LMXS30776S, LMXS30776D, LMXC23746S, LMXC23746D, LRMVS3006S, LRMVS3006D, LRFVS3006S, LRFVS3006D plus Kenmore models 795.72052.110, 795.72053.110, 795.72059.110, 795.72062.110, 795.72063.110, 795.72069.110, 795.79272.900, 795.79273.900, 795.79279.900 and additional LG French door models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.
💡 Pro Tip
Before ordering, confirm the assembly is the failure point — not the water inlet valve or control board. Press and hold the test button on the ice maker for 3 seconds. If the motor activates and the mold rotates but no ice drops, the harvest heater inside the assembly has failed. If nothing happens at all, the assembly or wiring harness is the culprit. Either way, AEQ72910414 is the correct OEM fix. If the test cycle works but ice production is still low, check the water inlet valve first.
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✅Compatibility & Cross Reference
Not sure about your model number? Call 1-877-899-7278 and we’ll help you confirm. All brand names are the property of their respective owners and are used for compatibility reference only.
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