LG LRMVS3006S ice maker is not making enough ice
Cause 1 of 9Craft Ice in 3 ICE mode makes one batch of round ice about every 24 hours. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Craft Ice, p. 55
First checkSwitch to 6 ICE mode, which makes two batches in 24 hours.
Causes and checks
Craft Ice in 3 ICE mode makes one batch of round ice about every 24 hours. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Craft Ice, p. 55
- Switch to 6 ICE mode, which makes two batches in 24 hours. See Change the Craft Ice mode (3 ICE or 6 ICE).
The water filter is exhausted. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Ice, p. 55
- Replace the water filter. See Replace the water filter.
The house water supply is not connected, the valve is not turned on fully, or the valve is clogged. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Ice, p. 55
- Connect the refrigerator to a cold water supply with adequate pressure and turn the water shutoff valve fully open. Call a plumber if the problem continues.
House water supply pressure is low. The pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi (138 and 827 kPa) on models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 psi (276 and 827 kPa) on models with a water filter. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Ice, p. 56
- Check the house water pressure. Call a plumber if the problem continues.
A reverse osmosis filtration system is used and can lower the water pressure below the minimum. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Ice, p. 56
- Check the Connecting the Water Line section of the manual for the minimum water pressure.
The tubing connecting the refrigerator to the house supply valve is kinked. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Ice, p. 56
- Straighten or repair the water supply line and arrange it to prevent future kinks.
The doors are opened often or for long periods. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Ice, p. 56
- Open the doors less often. Lowering the refrigerator temperature can help.
The doors are not closed completely. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Ice, p. 56
- Close the doors firmly and check the door alignment. See Level the refrigerator and align the doors.
The freezer temperature setting is too warm. The recommended freezer temperature for normal ice production is 0 °F (-18 °C). Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Ice, p. 56
- Set the freezer to 0 °F (-18 °C). See Set the refrigerator and freezer temperature.
All 9 causes checked. Contact LG Electronics Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact LG Electronics Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000, lg.com/us/support/. United States; Canada 1-888-542-2623. Source: Maintenance: Water Filter, Service contacts, p. 51
Other LRMVS3006S problems
- Refrigerator is not cooling or has no power5 causes in the manual. First: the display shows OFF because Display Mode is on.
- Refrigerator or freezer section is too warm5 causes in the manual. First: the air vents between the freezer and fresh food sections are blocked.
- Food freezes in the refrigerator compartment3 causes in the manual. First: food with high water content sits near an air vent.
- Ice maker is not making ice5 causes in the manual. First: the refrigerator or icemaker was installed or connected within the last 24 to 48 hours.
- Ice is not dispensing5 causes in the manual. First: A refrigerator door is open.
- Water is not dispensing5 causes in the manual. First: A refrigerator or freezer door is open.
- Water dispenses slowly2 causes in the manual. First: the water filter is exhausted.
- Doors will not close correctly or pop open4 causes in the manual. First: food packages block the door.
- Refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable2 causes in the manual. First: the leveling legs are not adjusted properly.
- Interior or door lights do not work2 causes in the manual. First: the refrigerator compartment lamp is an LED.
- Refrigerator will not connect to Wi-Fi3 causes in the manual. First: the router is not on the 2.4 GHz band. The appliance supports 2.4 GHz networks only.
Sources
- Owner's Manual, French Door Refrigerator LRMDS3006, LRMVS3006, LRMDC2306, LRMVC2306, LLMXS3006, LRMXS3006. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL69497032, revision Rev.16, 2026-02-04, 72 pages, en-US. gscs-b2c.lge.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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