Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart Refrigerator Code 29: Ice Maker Water Solenoid Current Low

What Code 29 means

On Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart Ice & Water refrigerators such as the E522BLXU, Code 29 means the ice maker water solenoid current is low. The connections are loose or the solenoid is an open circuit. Without a working valve the ice maker gets no water and the tray stays empty. The LCD shows the code. The ice tray may stay empty, and the bin gradually runs out of cubes.

Common causes of Code 29

Open circuit in the water solenoid coil
Loose solenoid connector
Broken wire to the valve

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Unplug the refrigerator for five minutes and restart. 2. Check that the house water supply to the fridge is on. 3. Look at the water line for kinks. 4. If Code 29 returns, call us. Also check that the supply line behind the unit is not kinked and does not drip.

! Why to stop there

An open solenoid has to be replaced.
The valve is at the back of the cabinet near the water line.
We test the coil, then quote in writing.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Code 29Code 29 questions

Why is my ice tray empty?

If the solenoid is open, no water enters the tray, so no ice forms. The solenoid is mounted near the rear water inlet. The ice maker head and valve are different parts, so we replace only the right one.

Is it a plumbing problem?

Not usually. The code concerns the electrical side of the valve. It is an electrical condition, so the water line is rarely the cause here. A short check is quick.

How is it repaired?

We replace the solenoid if it is open. You see the price in writing first and get a 30-day workmanship warranty. Parts are ordered after you approve the written price.