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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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Carey D for Model Number ED5PHEXRL00

Our Whirlpool refrigerator will make loud motor-like noises (almost like a motorcycle) at random times. Sometimes unplugging it and replugging it in solves the issue. It will go 2 weeks without acting up and then start again. If this occurs at night it is loud enough to wake up everyone in our modest size house. The sound seems to be occuring toward the back approximately where the icemaker is located. Is there a known fix for this (with instructions)? Thanks in advance!

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Carey, Basically, there are no componwnts located in the area of the ice maker, other than the ice maker itself 4317943. If there is an intermittent issue with the mold heater or thermostat, that could cause the control motor or linkage to "chatter" when trying to release the cubes. You may want to start there. Good Luck and Thanks

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, April 11, 2012

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