Ann G Seal Beach , CA May 02, 2016 Ice maker dispensor was broken I simply changed to broken part. It was easy. Read More... 35 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Louis P Matthews , NC November 24, 2017 Appliance: Model 106.56662500 Kenmore ice maker stopped dispensing ice through the door. It was obvious that the auger motor was not working. The repair blogs said to remove the motor and check the windings for continuity. Bad advice. The motor is encased and there may be a capacitor in the circuit inside the motor enclosure. The micro-switch was also identified as a likely problem. That was pretty close, as the real problem was that the bracket holding the micro-switch was broken. It's not a difficult task to replace the bracket, but it is a bit challenging. It's in a confined space and there are quite a few wires and connections to deal with. Take photos and record connection details before you disassemble things. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Brian M Macks Creek , MO May 29, 2023 Ice maker not working.. Installed needed parts. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers