How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP3182733 / 2198597 Icemaker Assembly

When diagnosing and researching the repair requirments, I thought it important to replace ice maker with OEM replacement. Appliance Parts Pros had the OEM replacement and had a great video showing the repair for my exact scenario. That was value-added in my opinion, justifying paying additional over the other offerings out there. They had the part to me in 2 days. The repair went without issue, and I had wondeful ice withing 2 hours. I will use these guys again, and highly recommend them. They came through for me on the same fridge compressor replacement last summer that resulted in a similar success story. 

Replaced ice maker 

Replaced 

First, I watched a couple YouTube videos on how to get the ice maker out. Removed old ice maker to inspect. Pulled 1st cover off motor/timer. Then removed next cover (3screws). Full of ice and copper connections were green in places so water appears to have been getting in there for a while. Then noticed that the teflon coating on the ice tray was gone on 2 spaces closest to motor. I’m assuming ice wasn’t dumping from these 2 slots and water was getting into motor area until it finally died. Ordered new ice maker (best price I found online was yours). Had to remove the bottom bracket from old ice maker to use on new one. Not sure how long all of this took, but if I had to do it again it would be about 10 mins. 

I replaced the Ice maker 

Replaced the unit 

Watched the repair video and ordered the part. 

Replaced with OEM ice maker 

Ordered a new icemaker. Got it in 3 days and installed it by the instructions in the box and I am getting ice now! 

Replaced ice maker assembly