What Er IS / Er It (795 / LG-built) Means
Er IS on a 795-prefix LG-built Kenmore refrigerator reports the ice maker sensor, and Er It reports a system error the ice maker found during its own self-test. In both cases the part named is the ice maker assembly, because the sensor is not normally sold on its own.
Common Causes of Er IS / Er It (795 / LG-built)
- An ice maker sensor failed within the assembly
- A self-test failure inside the ice maker
- Cubes fused into a block jamming the mechanism
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Empty the ice bin and check for a fused block or a cube jammed in the ejector before anything else; a mechanically blocked ice maker produces faults that look electrical.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- Unplug the refrigerator before the ice maker is unclipped from its housing; its harness runs to a live board.
- Chipping at fused ice with a knife or screwdriver punctures the mould and ruins the assembly.
- Because the sensor comes as part of the ice maker, a sensor diagnosis carries the price of the whole assembly.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.