Figure 1 - Ice Make on the Door - Commonly Fails
Figure 2 - Typical Type of Refrigerator with Failing Ice Maker
These instructions are geared towards step by step instructions of the type of refrigerator with the Ice Bin on the door as shown in Figure 2 below. These instruction will likely work with other ice makers having the same problem (stops making ice), though the instructions may not be step by step as illustrated, but the instructions will more than likely get you through the repair process just as successfully (if not, let me know and I’ll refund your payment).
You should be able to find the model number of your refrigerator just inside the door (towards the top on the right-hand side).
Figure 3 - Locating the Model Number
For example, if you have a Kenmore refrigerator, if your model number starts with a 106, 110, 562, 665, or 198, then your refrigerator was made by Whirlpool. There may be other model numbers that start with different numbers on refrigerators made Whirlpool, but most likely, if it has the ice bin on the door like pictured above, it's a Whirlpool.
The only tools needed for the repair of your ice maker are as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 - Tools needed for the Repair
From left to right in Figure 4, the only tools needed for the repair of your ice maker are a 1/4" socket (doesn't have to be like the one shown, but can be something like a nut driver), a phillips screwdriver, and while not necessary, you may find it helpful to have a screwdriver.
Depending upon your issue, you will most likely need to purchase a part. Within the instructions, I will show you how to order your part (based on your model number of your refrigerator). The part is typically about $70. Keep this in mind as you figure your total cost to fix your refrigerator. You should be able to save yourself over $150 for the repair (and have the satisfaction of fixing it yourself). To repair this issue with the ice maker was quoted by our local Sears repair department to cost $230. You should be able to do it for under $90.
Time For Repair:Mechanically Inclined - 15 minutes
First Timer - 45 minutes
This is a low challenge repair...anyone with the ability to use the tools shown in Figure 4 and with the instructions should be able to repair their ice maker.
Cost to do it yourself (if you already have the tools): About $89.99 ($70 for the part + $19.99 for the instructions).
Cost to Repair by Repairman: $230 as quoted by Sears Repair.
Savings: $140.01
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