Whirlpool Refrigerator: not making ice

Based on 26 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not making ice: Changed out the ice maker and all is working again. (65.0% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Faulty ice maker (5 mentions)
  • Water inlet valve issues (4 mentions)
  • Electrical issues (e.g., door switch, solenoid) (3 mentions)
  • Wiring problems (2 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Changed out the ice maker and all is working again.

    Success rate: 19.0% DIY: Yes Easy

  2. Replaced the freezer door switch which was causing low voltage to the ice maker.

    Success rate: 4.0% DIY: Yes Medium

  3. It was the solenoid that needed replacement.

    Success rate: 4.0% DIY: Yes Easy

  4. Check and repair the wiring at the bottom of the freezer door.

    Success rate: 4.0% DIY: Yes Medium

  5. Fill glasses of water from the fridge to remove air in the line and unplug the fridge for 20 minutes to reset.

    Success rate: 4.0% DIY: Yes Easy

Can I Fix This Myself?

65.0% DIY Success Rate

DIY

Analysis based on 17 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

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Community Discussions

not making ice, but door water works

It was the solenoid that needed replacement.

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Both ice makers not functioning

New ice maker installed, problem solved.

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My refrigerator is not making ice.

Changed out the ice maker and all is working again.

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ice maker not functioning

Replaced the freezer door switch which was causing low voltage to the ice maker.

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stopped making ice

Check and repair the wiring at the bottom of the freezer door.

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