Pauline, my ice arm is in the horizontal position when off. I put a new one on. Now 1 week later, not only has ice maker stopped but the inside has tons of frozen ice on the frozen foods. (note, the icemaker comes with a pigtail cord extender/adapter that makes it a bit cumbersome to fit cord behind icemaker but finally figured it out). Also some ice inside the bottom of the icemaker housing. Water line is not frozen because we had to shut it down to have the thermistor replaced at which the repair guy also said the ice maker was working. Had to make a patch to reconnect wires and now I'm making ice. About 2 screws. According to the code, it sounded like I would need a new circuit board for the sensor, which is about 250.00. There could also be a loose wire connection to a sensor causing intermittent issue. If the mold thermostat is defective, the ice maker will stop making ice. If you post your question as a new question you’ll have an answer for your individual problem. One component of the ice maker assembly might be defective. A clogged water filter could also cause low or no water flow to … Thanks! If the icemaker module has ejector blades, check to ensure that ice cubes are not stuck in the blades. Most I/m have a thermostat that won’t allow the I/m to advance until the temperature is 9*f or below. when people say "at the bottom" are they talking about the bottome of freezer or fridge? Mine makes ice sometimes and sometimes doesn’t. Then nothing. Seriously low quality performance and service. When ever I shut off the water to replace the filter my ice maker stops working. (It's the only one that is prone to freezing up if water drips into it from a leaky solenoid, etc..). I opened up the old part. If the door switch fails, the dispenser will not turn on. There are fears and cams in the ice maker that will wear out and cause it not to advance. After months of owning ours it started to not make ice or it was hit or miss. monica johnson. My ice maker and my reservoir stopped working simultaneously, the ice maker stopped making ice and the reservoir which had ice in it already stopped dispensing ice, could this be more likely the result of a blown fuse? Ice maker does not fill. So 45 min later another dump and fill! If the water pressure is sufficient, use a multimeter to check for power to the water inlet valve. Children might play with the display and turn it off. The fridge and freezer are both at the right temperature, we change the water filter as soon as the light comes on every six months. I am having the same problem with my whirlpool frig,. The ice fill tube has a darker blue fitting on it. UPDATE 3/2/19 For those that have less common problems here’s the complete list. @johniece Please post a new question on now cold enough. @blm462012. Pushing the reset button on the I/M bypasses the heater thermostat. When the ice level drops below the beam, the control board signals the ice maker to make more ice. The water inlet valve requires a minimum of 20 psi to function properly. Water dispenser, filter and pressure are fine. Now I'm getting water to the valve, but not out the side to the ice maker. I also looked online - A whole new icemaker was $1200. The water inlet valve is a commonly replaced part for a fridge that won’t make ice. When the thermostat or sensor on the icemaker tray reaches about 15 degrees Fahrenheit, the motor cycles to release the ice cubes. I noticed a small bit of frozen ice stuck in there and cleared that out. But that unit was made in the early 90s. If the water inlet valve has sufficient pressure and is getting power, but the ice maker won’t fill with water to make ice, replace the water inlet valve. Now it has stopped working completely. Took it all apart and thawed out with a hairdryer, soaked up all the water and let motor sit outside to drain and blew it out with a air chuck. If the freezer temperature is above 10 degrees Fahrenheit (-12C), the ice maker will not produce ice cubes efficiently. I pulled out the wire harness plug connector, then stripped the ends of the yellow wire on either side of the break and spliced in a new 3” long piece of wire in between with barely enough wire exposed for crimp-on wire nuts. Still no ice. Make sure that the water pressure to the valve is at least 20 psi. This started this past year. Have very good water pressure to inlet valve, have replaced water filter, have pressed reset on ice maker, ice level arm on seems to be in down position, still not getting ice. We decided to change the water inlet valve which increased the water flow to the water dispenser but there was still no water going into the ice maker tray. also, how do I access them? The home may have insufficient water pressure. Change the water filter and this will most likely solve your issue. There is no difference when either paddle is pushed, just water. Could this be the problem? Ice Maker Water Valve 2315576 4318047 2315508 For Whirlpool Refrigerator New. (It should be printed on a label attached to it. If water filter doesn't fix, next is the entire ice maker assembly. The ice maker side could be blocked or defective. After 2 months my Whirlpool French door refrigerator stopped making ice. Still no ice. If the water inlet valve has sufficient pressure and is getting power, but the ice maker won’t fill with water to make ice, replace the water inlet valve. $39 part. You need a new I/M. Ice tray wouldn't turn. Air will get into the lines. 09/04/2018 by @boatdoc. Whirlpool fridge is about a year and a half out of warranty. Pauline Sharpe. This did not produce any visible result. Some models use a flexible tray to release the ice. So now he is ordering new door because they can not access this part ? Then it started melting and water was freezing in the bottom so it would not dispense. The owners manual might have that information. To determine if the thermostat is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. Our icemaker tries to work. If the freezer temperature is too high, ensure that the condenser coils are clear of debris and the condenser fan is working properly. It turned out there was an air gap at the top that let in room air which allowed water to condense on the outside of the water supply line and run into the icemaker and freeze. my ice maker stopped working as well. This whole ice maker in door is poor design. water. You could try to run a clean cycle on the ice machine. 12/27/2017 by 02/03/2018 by If your water inlet valve is malfunctioning, you could be getting a lack of water to the inside of your refrigerator. The gears that turn the fingers that push the ice out are stripped. Then looking in the bundle of wires, the yellow wire was broken. Just up and quit, hasn't worked since. My Samsung has water production when you press either paddles on the door. If the water pressure is sufficient, use a multimeter to test the water inlet valve for continuity. Further research indicated the next possible cause was the water inlet valve (this item). If it still has not started working after 12 - 24 hours, then the problem will probably be with the water valve. When you say you fill it just below the sensor, what sensor are you referring to? As a result, the ice maker won’t make ice. This is due to a rise in temperature. If you don't have continuity and about 46 ohms (+/- 10 ohms) then your "heater" is defective. Will be buying another manufacturer’s product next time. Then, after I did nothing more, two days later it mysteriously starts making ice again. Mine the motor that dispense the ice do not work any more stopped making ice as well.. 07/03/2018 by Like 30 days after the lame warranty ended. Both instances for me were terrible engineering from Whirlpool. I/M won’t advance if the temperature is above 9*F. Dirty coils restrict the air flow needed to cool the compressor and to remove the heat from the unit. Simple and easy. I am hearing modern appliances are expected to last five years. If the icemaker module is defective, the ice maker won’t make or dispense ice. Considering the routing of the wire, the most likely points of failure are the plug pin connections or at the potential chafing spot where it enters the "ceiling" of the ice maker compartment, right along the route that the ice maker fill pipe enters the compartment. I have a 4 year old Whirlpool fridge and yes, it stopped making ice. I performed all the standard checks in the users manual troubleshooting guide for my icemaker. Figured out the ice doesn't always dump right. I replaced the water filter, and it still would not make ice. A problem with the valve can cause the washer not to fill properly or not fill at all. When you remove a filter, air will get in the lines. Could put a bleed valve after filter. I’ve set set many times. If the ice level control board is getting power, but the ice maker won’t work, replace the ice level control board. I taped it as flat as I could shut the door and waited…about ten minutes later there was and ice dump and water fill!!!! Make sure that the water pressure to the valve is at least 20 psi. The water inlet valve must be replaced if the solenoids no longer have continuity or the valve has internal blockage. Still no ice. If the freezer temperature is too high, ensure that the condenser coils are clear of debris and the condenser fan is working properly. Melted and dug out the ice in the icemaker holding tray and housing and reinserted unit into housing. There are usually test points in the module that a technician can use to further diagnose problems with the module. All night baby!! I was about to try to replacement ice maker W10873791 for my Whirlpool side-by-side Fridge-Freezer WRS571CIHZ. Thx, Barney Mathews Now the water dispenser/ice maker work, but the diepnser still trickles water for about ten seconds after is press it. All appliance these days have a control board. I turned the breaker back on and the ice maker started working again. The water dispenser is working just fine. Open the left hand French door and you will see two "ducts" on the left edge of the door that match two ducts on the refrigerator. By the way we it started melting we put he freezer temp down to -5 it did not seem to help. Then stops dispensing ice and the motor cranks and the icemaker cover bulges in and out. At first it make ice again and now nothing. It has on/off contacts - which looked like points off a ‘67 engine distributor- and they were corroded. Weird! Still no ice. There are too many questions on this guestion to address each one. In addition, check to see if frost has accumulated on the evaporator coils. If the water inlet valve does not have continuity, replace it. Water Inlet Valve - 120V - Whirlpool W10853654 - This water inlet valve is for the ice maker and water dispenser in the refrigerator. Something interesting to note, I have filled the hopper with ice from a bag. Installed new water inlet valve and leak at dispenser stopped but upper icemaker still not working. I had a hunch to test one more thing!!! Connected cut wire back and everything works again. the whole thing took less than 30 minutes. The valve requires at least 20 psi to function properly. The water filter should be replaced about every six months to maintain proper water flow and ensure water quality. Freezer Temperature is Above 10 Degrees F (-12C). I still do not have water going to the icemaker. If the ice maker fill tube has iced over, it could be that you need greater household water pressure to keep water flowing into the icemaker, or it could be that there’s dirt or a defect in the water inlet valve. I assumed this one was the ice maker water control communicator. mitchell.brandon. If the water inlet valve is defective, or if it has insufficient pressure, it won’t allow water to flow through. If none of these parts are at fault, and the freezer temperature is at least 15 degrees Fahrenheit, replace the ice maker assembly. I than proceeded to let my feeling known about that. Where the heck are they? If the thermostat contacts are open, the ice maker will not make ice. It has an infrared sensor for the door. I have a new kitchen, new Whirlpool appliances and I am buying bags of ice. It abruptly stopped making ice. 3 ice makers and heavy web searching later over couple years, I found my solution. Question 2 - what is the correct procedure to prevent this problem next time I change my house filter ? Much easier than having to empty your fridge & freezer and leave it off for a few days! This can happen due to sediment in the water building up on the ice tray and making it hard for the ice to release from the tray. It wasn’t making any ice. I found my black wire and green wire was broken in half. ... We have replaced the icemaker control assembly and the water inlet valve. I ordered it on Amazon, and replaced it myself. It can disrupt the flow of water and spill out everywhere. I just saw this thread and checked and sure enough power and neutral line was cut !! The water inlet valve is an electrically-controlled valve that opens to supply water to the dispenser and ice maker. Making a big lump of ice and stopping the ice dispenser auger. We do have an RO but have had no issues in 2 years. Water spilling out when ice try is filling. The first symptom of dirty coils is slow ice production. Since many of the ice maker components are not sold separately, you may need to purchase and replace the entire ice maker assembly. 01/18/2018 by As a result, the ice maker won’t make ice. Fixed that and now it is not making ice. You can also check to see if the water filter needs to be replaced or if the water lines are froze. I then ordered and installed the ice maker motor module by following the replacement video that was provided when I ordered the part. Q Series and older Manitowoc Water Level Probe 25-1129-3 I do appreciate your time on this. OMG ! thanks for responding and no water. Going to check this. 07/08/2020 by Its almost like it is jealous of the ice I added so it feels the need to compensate. If the ice level control board fails, the ice maker will stop making ice. I have had the same issue. If the water pressure is sufficient, use a multimeter to check for power to the water inlet valve. This video demonstrates how to test a water inlet valve on a refrigerator. This allows you to see the TWO water tubes that feed into the left hand door on the French Door versions. Robin Foster, John Downs Water comes out of water dispenser every time ice maker cycles. 12/29/2017 by I hope this helps you determine the problem. Same as others my ice maker won’t dispense ice. I pulled it out and there was frozen ice cube still in the mold. Reconnected all the wires and worked fine but did it again. Dirty coils will cause major issues. Took out the filter to see if that was the problem. In all seriousness, the design is defiantly flawed. The I/m has gears, sensors and switch’s the operate it. If the freezer temperature is above 10 degrees Fahrenheit (-12C), the ice maker will not produce ice cubes efficiently. The water inlet valve supplies water to the water dispenser. You can find a few more things to try on the Frigidaire ice maker not working guide—even though it’s for Frigidaires, a lot of the same solutions apply. How long will it make ice once it starts back up? I have switch lines around but there only one way I get water dispenser work normally.But when I do that I still … Pauline Sharpe. A clogged water filter will cause no water at all or very slow water dripping from the dispenser. You can replace the tstat if you have time and patience. Robin Foster. I also have a refrigerator, washer and dryer from the 80s that have never broken. It’s more cost efficient to have a new I/M. If the icemaker switch is turned on, but the ice maker still isn’t working, use a multimeter to test the switch for continuity. Freezer Temperature is Above 10 Degrees F (-12C). Your ice maker may not produce cubes or your water dispenser may not work. Thinking it's my ice maker but just getting a second opinion. At the end of the cycle, the icemaker module sends power to the water inlet valve to refill the tray with water. Fixed wire, problem solved. No ice. It’s boring, but air can take as long as10-15 min to get flushed out. Refrigerator water filters need to be changed every 6 months. That is where frigid cold air from the freezer is forced up to to ice maker compartment, and the other duct returns the air to the freezer compartment. I kept reading EVERY post I could!!! Last night I replaced the ice maker (the whole unit inside the freezer compartment) with a new one I picked up from Lowes (only $50...quite a deal compared to some online sites like I used a hair dryer to warm the water line entering the top of the ice maker in case it was frozen. The freezer temperature should be set between 0 and 5 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 to -15C) for the ice maker to work properly. Water not reaching the ice cube tray could indicate a problem with the water inlet valve, but not always. I then ordered and replaced the water inlet valve. Ice maker not functioning. Terms — fill ice tray and ice ... the main water line and plugged into power source. 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