The wire thing dangling from under the ice maker in your LG refrigerator is most likely the ice maker sensor arm or ice level control arm. This arm serves a crucial function in the ice-making process and helps regulate ice production.
Here's how it works:
Ice Production: When the ice maker is in operation, water flows into the ice maker mold, where it freezes and forms ice cubes.
Ice Detection: As the ice cubes accumulate in the ice maker, they can push up against the ice maker sensor arm. When the arm reaches a certain height due to the ice buildup, it signals the ice maker to stop producing more ice. This prevents the ice maker from overfilling and jamming with excess ice.
Lowering the Arm: When you remove ice from the ice bucket, the level of ice decreases, and the ice maker sensor arm will lower back down to its original position.
Ice Production Resumes: Once the arm is in its lower position, the ice maker recognizes that there is room for more ice and starts the ice-making process again, refilling the ice maker mold with water.
The ice maker sensor arm is a simple yet effective mechanism to ensure that your ice maker operates efficiently and does not produce more ice than the storage bin can hold. It is essential to keep this arm free from obstruction and allow it to move freely to enable proper ice production and prevent potential ice maker issues. If you notice any problems with ice production or the ice maker sensor arm, consult your LG refrigerator's user manual or contact LG customer support for assistance.