Carey D April 09, 2012 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!
1 Answer 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 Read More...
Louise April 07, 2012 for Model Number GC5THGXLS00 The icemaker works but the motor in the door dispenser seems to not work since it does nothing? First it would only dispense crushed ice and now nothing. The water dispenser still works.
1 Answer Hi Louise. Remove the ice bin and tape the door switch shut. Insert a cup and open the door. Now is the crusher solenoid going up and down ? Is the auger motor running now? If so then look at the inside of the bin. Is the auger frozen to the bottom of the inside of the bin? If so then make sure it is cleared and dried completely. Make sure you remove the ice bin and clean it monthly. Dry it completely inside and out so it does not freeze again. Shards of crushed ice will collect at the bottom and cause this. Also if the ice door flapper kit is worn out and not closing all the way. Motor 241689301. If the door paddle micro-switch part # 241689106 then this may cause the command (voltage) not to be sent to the fountain control board part # 5304525097. Thank You. Read More...
Gintt December 17, 2011 for Model Number kscs25jfss00 Thank you for such great documentation. I followed all the preceding steps. Pushing the either the ice dispenser handle or microswitch for ice dispenser (after removing front bezel) activates solenoid, but not dispenser motor. I tested the voltage to the blue/white leads going to the motor. Tested 0 VAC with freezer door switch closed and ice dispenser switch activated. Microswitch shows continuity when activated, open when released. What other component(s) control voltage to the auger motor?
1 Answer Hello Gintt. You will need to check and see if the micro-computer WP2203076 is sending power to the micro-switch. You can test for power at the micro-switch. If not, you may need to replace the micro-computer located under the refrigerator in the back. Hope this helps. Read More...
Jim December 16, 2011 for Model Number 2188242 Motor (ref. ice dispenser) How do you get the Yoke (at end of shaft, not shown on part) off the shaft so I can install the new one?
1 Answer Hello Jim. You will turn the Yoke for the motor WP2188242 clockwise to remove it. If the yoke is stuck, you can use a hammer to tap it loose. If it is stripped out, you will need to use a cut off tool and cut it off. Hope this helps. Read More...
Ryan December 04, 2011 for Model Number ED5RHEXNL00 The icemaker on my whirlpool side by side is not working. The water dispenser works. What part would I need to get it to work again? Thanks!
1 Answer 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. Read More...
Renee September 24, 2011 for Model Number ksc25fkss02 The ice part of the ice maker was coming out in the form of water and freezing on the inside of the freezer. When you try to get ice water would come out and water was freezing inside of the door where ice was to come out.
1 Answer Hi Renee. The ice maker controls the water valve on/off timming. It is part # 4317943. Thank you. Read More...
David P. August 17, 2011 for Model Number ED25LFXG00 I can manualy rotate the front dial on the Ice maker (very hard) after removing the cover plate and cycle the ICE maker. I can actually get to each step of the Ice making process, but the rotation stops after a second or two.
1 Answer Hello David. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the icemaker 4317943 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Jim. The condenser is a part of the sealed system and is a device or unit used to condense vapor into liquid. Hope this helps. Read More...
Jim June 11, 2011 for Model Number kitchenaid freezer My ice maker not working. The water line was thawed and I bought a new motor but i think the repair man said we need a "regulator". Is that possible ?
1 Answer Hello Jim. It is possible the technician was referring to the water valve. The water valve for model is 4318046. I hope this information helps! Read More...
Kevin May 30, 2011 for Model Number ed5fhexns00 Ice maker is not making ice. I heard a popping noise a couple of days ago and now it is not making ice. It appears as though there is ice in the tray but it is not dispensing. What could be wrong?
1 Answer Hello Kevin! If the icemaker is not dumping the ice, the icemaker itself will need to be replaced. Your part number is 4317943. Thanks! Read More...