The Broken Tab Ice Door Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This kit includes all the necessary components to repair or replace the ice door chute, which is responsible for dispensing ice from the ice maker to the ice bucket or directly to the user. The ice door chute must seal properly to prevent warm air from entering the freezer compartment, which can lead to frost and ice buildup.
Symptoms of a failing or broken ice door chute include:
- Ice accumulating around the ice dispenser chute
- Frost buildup in the freezer compartment
- Warm air leaking into the freezer, causing temperature fluctuations
- The ice door not closing properly or becoming stuck
- Unusual noises from the ice dispenser area
Causes of a broken ice door chute can include regular wear and tear, physical damage from mishandling or excessive force, or deterioration of the sealing components over time.
This OEM part is also compatible with some models from Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore.
This kit is used if the ice door mounting tabs are broken off of the dispenser wall. If your model number uses this ice door WP2180353 or this ice door kit W10823377 this kit can be used.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Broken hinge tabs for kitchenaid ice dispenser door John H. • Keller , TX • June 13, 2014
I used the Broken Tab Ice Door Kit and the repair was perfect! The ice dispenser works better now than before the door broke. Buy the repair kit, follow the instructions, and here's a few notes from my experience:
1. I initially only removed the broken/fragmented parts of the ice door tab hinges. The metal adapter fits around the existing hinges.
2. I did a few (3 to 4) test fits of the adapter using the hinge pin and door to check for proper alignment. I ended up shaving off a bit of...
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