Whirlpool Ice Maker Dispenser Not Working

If the control board is faulty it may stop supplying power to the entire dispenser system.

Whirlpool ice maker dispenser not working. Ice maker jammed sometimes a whirlpool ice maker is making ice cubes but it stuck inside at that time there will be griding noises but no ice cubes will pop out. The ice bucket auger is located in the ice bin and when the dispenser is activated will rotate to pull the ice forward to the outlet chute of the bin. The gear box turns very slowly but has lots of power to push the ice. Open the freezer door and immediately view the diagnostics red status light next to the ice maker s on off switch.

Here are the most common reasons your whirlpool refrigerator s ice and water dispenser isn t working and the parts instructions to fix the problem yourself. Often the freezer could jam the chute area of the dispenser which creates misconceptions during. The refrigerator dispenser is not working repair method will work on all models and brands of refrigerators including frigidaire ge haier kenmore lg maytag samsung and whirlpool refrigerators. As a result the ice maker won t make ice.

En español live chat online 1 800 269 2609 24 7. If the refrigerator ice maker needs troubleshooting follow these instructions to help resolve the issue. Two flashes repeated once means the ice maker s optics are blocked or defective a steady on light for 5 seconds means the ice maker s optics boards are working properly. If the water inlet valve is defective or if it has insufficient pressure it won t allow water to flow through.

If someone notices carefully he will find out that the whirlpool ice maker is not working but the water dispenser is still running. It is more likely that a single part has failed. The valve requires at least 20 psi to function properly. The dispenser control board governs most of the functions of the dispenser system.

Ice maker not making ice whirlpool most common problem what to check and how to fix. The auger is driven by a motor mounted behind the bin with a set of drive forks on the gear box shaft. If it s still on or jammed continue reading. If the ice maker on an lg refrigerator has stopped making ice no ice.