Whirlpool W11629974 Ice Level Control Board OEM Part

Test showed it was the infrared sensor, so I ordered the replacement parts, which arrived with standard shipping in just a couple of day. The video on the site show exactly what to do. The fix and installation of the replacement part was quick and easy. My ice maker is producing ice like bran knew. I could not be happier with the service and information provided by this site. Great job guys, really great job.

After doing the optic test (very simple), replaced the "ice level control board kit"

Using your trouble shooting guide I bought the parts and installed after watching the how to in about 10 min. We have ice now.

While looking on Sears parts page, they had "online technician" feature and I got in a live chat with him. He mentioned some diagnostics but insisted the intake valve in back was the problem. I replaced that for about $90 and the problem was still there. Based on online forums and Appliancepartspros information, I tested the unit and decided it was the emitter board instead. I ordered the part and it works now - the paper provided with the part is the only place I could find an accurate explanation of the light blink error codes- see if you can find it. if you need ice while waiting for the part -or want to confirm it is the emitter that needs replacing, take off the right emitter panel and put an insulated wire jumper between the black and black/white wires and close the door. If the machine makes ice, then you need a board - remember to remove the jumper when the ice bucket is full or you will have ice all over the freezer.

I first removed the ice maker and looked at the control module for obvious issues but found nothing that looked like a problem. Getting the wire harness connector to separate was tough. I ordered a new ice maker and also a water valve. I replaced the ice maker. Still no ice. I then replaced the water valve. No luck. After reading more information on Appliance Parts Pros I decided that the issue was with the ice level power control board kit. I ordered the board kit and when it arrived I replace both circuit boards. It is easy to get the connector plugged in wrong by being one pin off to either side. Not much slack on the wires made this more difficult than it should be. This fixed the problem. It started working in a short time and we now have ice. I now have an extra ice maker and an extra water valve. This is still better than buying a new refrigerator.