How to Repair a Whirlpool Ice Cube Maker

Occasionally, the ice cube maker in your Whirlpool refrigerator will need to be checked for faulty or broken parts. When the parts break down, it can prevent the unit from making ice cubes and require that it be serviced to get the ice cube maker operating properly again. There are several fairly simple things you can check that could fix the problem in just a matter of minutes and have your ice cube maker repaired without a lot of expense or time invested.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Blow dryer
• Screwdriver

1. Locate the ice maker shutoff arm on the top of the ice cube bin (it runs along the side of the ice bin) and verify whether the arm is raised or lowered.

2. Lower the shutoff arm if it is raised to see if the ice cube maker re-engages, then check for signs of water in the ice cube tray.

3. Locate the water valve inside the ice maker at the end of the clear plastic water tube and see if water is coming out of the valve. If not, the water valve may need to be replaced.

4. Check the plastic tube to locate any crimp in the line and straighten it out, then unplug the line from the back of the refrigerator to see if the end of the hose is frozen. If so, use a blow dryer to defrost the ice and plug the line back into the refrigerator.

5. Set the temperature setting on your freezer slightly higher if the tube was frozen over, and verify that the water valve is not allowing water to constantly drip from the valve.

6. Check the ice maker for any signs of broken gears or parts. It there are any, the unit will have to be pulled out by detaching it with a screwdriver and replaced with a new Whirlpool ice cube maker.

References

• Ice Cube Maker Repair

Resources

• Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair