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How-To ยท ๐Ÿ  Home & kitchen

How to Stop Ice from Dropping into the Freezer Drawer

About 1 minute ยท Checked November 2026

The short answer

To stop your fridge from dropping ice into the freezer drawer, look under where the ice comes out and lift the little arm. Lower it to start making ice again.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I turn off my ice maker?

Lift the arm under the ice chute.

How do I turn the ice maker back on?

Lower the arm.

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    If you want to stop the fridge from dropping all of this ice into the drawer, simply look underneath where the ice pops out, simply lift up this handle, and it'll stop. Subscribe if this is helpful.

    Justin and Megan Rosales
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