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Customer Questions and Answers for Ice Dispenser Motor by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18018156
Manufacturer Part Number: WP2188242

The Ice Dispenser Motor is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This motor powers the mechanism that dispenses ice from the refrigerator’s ice maker, ensuring a smooth and reliable delivery of ice cubes or crushed ice to the user.

Causes of a bad ice dispenser motor can include electrical issues, excessive use, or mechanical failure due to wear and tear.

Symptoms of a bad ice dispenser motor include:

  • The ice dispenser not dispensing ice
  • Unusual noises coming from the dispenser area
  • The motor not activating when the dispenser lever is pressed
  • Inconsistent or intermittent dispensing of ice

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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Hello Ryan. Check and make sure the fill tube for the icemaker is not frozen and the icemaker cycles and sends power to the water valve. If so, and no water comes to the icemaker, replace the water valve W10408179. If the icemaker does not cycle, replace the icemaker 4317943. Hope this helps.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, December 5, 2011

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