Ice maker ice tastes bad

[phix]

We got our Bighorn May 2011. I mentioned to the salesman during walk thru that the ice maker ice smells and tastes bad. He said that it takes a while. Can anyone tell me how long it might be before the ice is usable? The ice maker works great and churns out a bunch of ice, but yuck.

Here we are with an ice maker, but using 2 ice trays from the dollar store instead.

 

[SGeohagan]

We got our BH in April 2011. It has an ice maker. DH thought the ice maker a waste because the ice wouldn't be good. We already used an exterior water filter. I bought an On-The-Go water softener and DH has been happy with the quality of the ice. The water softener also makes cleaning shower, sinks, etc. easier.

 

[hoefler]

Try sanitizing your fresh water system, if you haven't already done it.

 

[lwmcguir]

We got our Bighorn May 2011. I mentioned to the salesman during walk thru that the ice maker ice smells and tastes bad. He said that it takes a while. Can anyone tell me how long it might be before the ice is usable? The ice maker works great and churns out a bunch of ice, but yuck.

Here we are with an ice maker, but using 2 ice trays from the dollar store instead.

Check the supply tube. If it is white and dont have NSF stamped on it, change it for a NSF tube. Ours was just a poly tube and the ice tasted like a standard water hose. It took days to get the taste out after starting the ice maker. Now just a couple of batches.

 

[wdk450]

This topic has been posted several times over the years. I suggest you put "Ice Maker" in the search bar and read all of the results.

 

[phix]

Thanks all for your replies. I'll get DH working on looking at the supply line soon.

 

[wdk450]

I bought a heavier line for my rig as the installed line tends to develop pinhole leaks. This line flexes as the kitchen slide goes in an out. The heavier line is a larger diameter, and the old line is secured in wire guides and sealed with expanding foam at places, so I haven't replaced it yet.