How Do You Troubleshoot Whirlpool Refrigerator Ice Makers?

You never realize how much you use the ice maker in a Whirlpool refrigerator until it stops working. In these cases, there often is a way to fix the problem, but the problem must first be discovered. Understanding how to troubleshoot Whirlpool refrigerator ice makers is the first step in locating a problem and subsequently fixing it. Check the shutoff arm. Sometimes, the problem with the ice maker is that it is actually making too much ice. In some rare instances, the shutoff arm fails to move upward when the ice bucket is full. To remedy this, locate the shutoff arm at the top of the ice bucket and slide it upward. You may need to clear some ice out of the way before you are able to reach the arm. Check the water pressure. Move the refrigerator away from the wall, and check the area where the valve that connects to the refrigerator hose is located. If the valve is barely turned on, the amount of water that flows into the ice maker is limited. If there is not enough pressure, the ice ...  more

You never realize how much you use the ice maker in a Whirlpool refrigerator until it stops working. In these cases, there often is a way to fix the problem, but the problem must first be discovered. Understanding how to troubleshoot Whirlpool refrigerator ice makers is the first step in locating a problem and subsequently fixing it. Step 1 Check the shutoff arm. Sometimes, the problem with the ice maker is that it is actually making too much ice. In some rare instances, the shutoff arm fails to move upward when the ice bucket is full. To remedy this, locate the shutoff arm at the top of the ice bucket and slide it upward. You may need to clear some ice out of the way before you are able to reach the arm. Step 2 Check the water pressure. Move the refrigerator away from the wall, and check the area where the valve that connects to the refrigerator hose is located. If the valve is barely turned on, the amount of water that flows into the ice maker is limited. If there is not enough ...  more