Whirlpool Side By Side Refrigerator Ice Maker Repair

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Whirlpool side by side refrigerator ice maker repair.

My whirlpool refrigerator is leaking water 01 clogged or freezing defrost drain if the defrost drain is frozen the water will overflow the drain trough and drip down to the bottom of the compartment. The dispenser control board governs most of the functions of the dispenser system. The repair clinic troubleshooting system starts with a list of symptoms. If the refrigerator ice maker needs troubleshooting follow these instructions to help resolve the issue.

Doing a little whirlpool refrigerator troubleshooting is not originally how you thought you d spend your weekend but that s just how suburban life is full of surprises. It may have been accidentally turned off. The water inlet valve is an electrically controlled valve that opens to supply water to the dispenser and ice maker. Make sure the ice maker is turned on.

The valve requires at least 20 psi to function properly. As a result the ice maker won t make ice. If it s still on or jammed continue reading. Read more less tags.

Ice maker not working how to fix refrigerator ice cube dispenser. Confirm the switch is in the on position. Troubleshooting an ice maker. Whirlpool redesigned the optics portion of this system around 2002 so there are two different diagnostic methods depending on which set of boards are installed in your refrigerator pre or post 2002 ice maker models.

Some ice maker models have a small on off switch located on the ice maker. That s half the battle right there. More ice maker repair help. Is the ice maker switched off.

One of those symptoms will match the fridge problem you re having. This video covers a number of tips on how to trouble shoot your ice maker. Shop side by side shop top freezer shop bottom freezer. Whirlpool corporation video center.

Whether you have a side by side refrigerator an armoire style refrigerator or a standard freezer on top model these ice maker troubleshooting tips may help you avoid that service call. My whirlpool refrigerator ice maker is not dispensing ice. If you ve tried all the tips above and your ice maker is still not working plug your refrigerator back in and take advantage of sears home services online. If the control board is faulty it may stop supplying power to the entire dispenser system.