I’ve worked on dozens of LG 5989JA1005G ice makers over the years, and the Test/Fill button reset issue is easily one of the most frequent service calls I get for this unit. In most cases, the fix comes down to either a stuck or faulty Test/Fill button, a reset of the ice maker control module, … Read more
I’ve worked on dozens of LG refrigerators with this exact ice maker assembly failure, and the 5989JA1005G is one I see come through regularly. In most cases, the entire assembly needs replacing rather than individual components, because the motor, mold, and thermostat are integrated units that wear out together. The good news is this is … Read more
I’ve worked on the LG 5989JA1005G more times than I can count, and water filter issues are easily the number one service call I get for this unit. Nine times out of ten, the fix is straightforward — it’s either a clogged or expired filter causing restricted flow, or the filter housing isn’t seating correctly … Read more
In my 15+ years of fixing ice makers, repair issues across the top 20 models are some of the most frequent service calls I handle — easily accounting for 40% of my ice maker work. Most problems come down to a handful of worn components, and the good news is that a majority of these … Read more
