The Temperature Sensor is an OEM part for Whirlpool ice makers. This sensor plays a crucial role in monitoring and regulating the temperature within the ice maker, ensuring that ice is produced at the optimal temperature and maintaining the efficiency of the ice-making process.
Causes of a bad ice machine temperature sensor can include normal wear and tear, exposure to moisture or temperature fluctuations, or electrical issues. A malfunctioning sensor can result in improper ice production, affecting the quality and quantity of ice.
Symptoms of a bad ice machine temperature sensor include:
- Inconsistent or insufficient ice production
- Ice maker not functioning at all
- Ice cubes that are too small or misshapen
- Error codes or alerts related to the ice maker
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Unit started making thin cloudy ice with chugging sounds during production. Edmond B. • Prosper , TX • February 24, 2019
The water flow during the fill step appeared extremely low. Confirmed the unit would make proper ice if I manually added more water. Through online research, found this was a common fail mode for this valve (low flow, continuous flow or no flow). During this search, the following video (https://youtu.be/By-i3gVMOdI) outlined how to use the onboard diagnostics which indicated the water level sensor wasn't working. The sensor hangs down in the water reservoir and is accessed by removing the...
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