The Ice Maker Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators, designed to replace your fridge's original ice-making unit. This assembly is responsible for ensuring a consistent and reliable supply of ice, featuring components such as the ice mold, the water inlet valve, and the ice ejector arms.
Causes for a malfunctioning Ice Maker Assembly can range from mineral build-up in the water filter or inlet valve, to mechanical failures in the motor or electrical components.
Symptoms of a bad Ice Maker Assembly include:
- Failure to produce ice
- Producing smaller or misshapen ice cubes
- Leaking water inside the freezer compartment
- Noisy operation or strange sounds during the ice-making process
This genuine Whirlpool OEM replacement part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Note: IF ICEMAKER IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH UNIT ORDER ICEMAKER KIT PART# W10882923 IT COMES WITH ALTERNATE MODULE COVER AND HARNESSES PER MELODY AT WHIRLPOOL PARTS
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Ice maker assembly failed Ronald B. • Fort Myers , FL • January 09, 2026
After ordering the part, I first watched the video several times. Then I placed my phone on my workspace so that I could start and stop the video when following the step-by-step instructions. Then I shut down the refrigerator circuit breaker while I removed the ice container and full ice maker components. I then closed the refrigerator doors to keep the cold air in. I kept starting and stopping the video as I went, as I unplugged wiring components, connection jumpers, the ice maker shutoff...
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