Why an I getting Ice Crystals formed at the opening of my ice maker and where the ice comes out?

Answer 1

The most likely cause is a tear in the seal either inside or around the door. This would allow moist air inside where it would crystalize.

Answer 2

Here is my very scientific answer:

Probably the little flappy thing that opens and closes for the ice to come out is not sealing properly after dispensing, or it may be getting caught and staying open.

This means that the water vapor in the air is exposed to the freezing temps in your freezer, thus ice crystals form around the opening.

It happens to mine. We just stick our hand up there to be sure it closes all the way after dispensing.

It's pretty silly, and annoying, but it has worked like this for over 4 years now.

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Answer 3

These are formed partly because the water sometimes splashes before the ice is made; but mostly because of water vapor in the air. Where your ice maker comes in contact with the outside air, the cold parts of the ice maker drain heat from the atmosphere, resulting in the ice crystals forming.

That's right-your ice maker is drawing heat to it. It has to do with thermal dynamics. Heat spreads itself as evenly as possible. When it comes in contact with cold objects, the transfers itself to the colder objects.