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Customer Questions and Answers for Ice Door Motor And Bracket Assembly by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18068445
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10546285

The Ice Door Motor and Bracket Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This part ensure that the ice dispenser operates smoothly, preventing room-temperature air from entering the freezer and maintaining the ice in its solid state.  

Causes of a bad Ice Door Motor and Bracket Assembly can range from mechanical wear and tear on the motor itself, damage to the bracket that affects the door's alignment, or electrical issues that prevent the motor from receiving the correct signals.

Symptoms of a malfunctioning Ice Door Motor and Bracket Assembly include:

  • The ice dispenser door not opening or closing properly
  • Ice melting or clumping due to air leaks
  • Unusual noises when attempting to dispense 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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For Whirlpool Ice Door Motor And Bracket Assembly (Part Number: OEM18068445)

Rich D. for Model Number KSSC48QTS02

I'm having trouble dispensing ice from the door. When motor that opens the chute flap turns on, the LEDs in the dispenser area dim to the point that they are barely visible. The motor slowly opens the flap, but sometimes not completely. When the motor stops, the LEDs turn back on. After a few seconds, the same process happens as the motor tries to close the flap - sometimes it gets there, sometimes not. If I happen to be dispensing water when the close sequence starts, the valve shuts off too while the motor is running. The refrigerator display/lights are unaffected. I tried replacing the flap door motor but nothing changed. I suspect a weak power supply to the motor/valve/LEDs. Tracing the wire harness from the motor/dispenser board and looking at the cabinet wiring diagram, it looks like they are driven from the Electronic Control board marked 6105040 part #AP6007276 on P5 connector. I''m not sure if the problem is on that board or possibly the power supply feeding the board. Since the control board is $266, I'm wondering if anyone has seen anything like this and could give me their thoughts before I buy one.

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Hello Rich, you are correct that the dispenser is controlled by control board WP2318054. However, this model being an older side by side model the wiring in the freezer door for dispenser operation, especially where it exits the door hinge is suspect, and more likely to be causing the symptoms you described. Do a visual check on the wiring and if you have a multimeter check the wires in the door end to end for shorts/continuity. The power supply and control board are usaully not at fault.

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Jacob for Model Number KSSC42QVS03

When the actuator is pressed, the auger motor will always start and pushes ice through the dispenser chute. However, the ice dispenser door does not always open when the actuator is pressed. It will open correctly about half the time and always closes completely after opening. When it does not open, i do not hear the dispenser door motor trying to turn at all. Would you start by replacing the dispenser door motor or the dispenser door solenoid (or both?) Any other suggestions? Thanks

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Hello Jacob. It sounds like the issue is more with the door motor on the unit. You would be best to start with replacing it on the unit.

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