How To Fix Ice Maker on Whirlpool French Door Refrigerator - How to Replace IceMaker - Repair

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[@helenp3831]

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[@Decmom2013]

I honestly can’t thank you enough for this video. Not only do I now have a working ice maker (which saved me $350), but you helped me to do something I never thought I was capable of (which was honestly life-changing for me). I appreciate you so much.

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[@chrisbarretto5898]

This is exactly what I needed to replace my ice maker. I followed all your instructions and it worked seamlessly. I would even say the replacement manufacturer should post your video as the installation instructions instead of the paper one that was included. I'd say the most intimidating part of the installation was the wire cutting and crimping, but outside of that it was super easy. Thanks for the awesome video!

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[@noelwbailey]

Thank you for sharing your gifts with us. I’m not very mechanically inclined, but my elderly parents rely on me for things like this. I’m pretty sure you saved me a lot of money and a lot of time. God bless.

[@UTECHPIA]

You are so welcome! I hope your repaired ice maker last a very long time!!! 👍

[@johndewberry9917]

Hey I want to thank you very much. My ice maker have not worked for over two years. I have been trying to find the right parts. I finally found the right part and with your video I had it out and back in under thirty minutes and have my first batch of ice about five hours later. Thanks you very much.

[@jaywallace9010]

Thank you! You just saved me a weekend of grief! I struggled to figure out how to pull the ice unit out without damaging it. 2 minutes into your video, I had the unit out and back in within 15 minutes! It turns out all it was was ice jammed in the unit. I'm subscribed to your channel for future problems. Thanks again!

[@db5235]

Just replaced my ice maker for the 1st time.. and this video was extremely helpful. Took me maybe 30 minutes. Thanks

[@bradencannon3450]

The part was the perfect fit as seen in the above video. It took me 45 mins from start to finish. Looking to have ice again in 24-48 hours. Thanks for the great video!!

[@glenndutch7835]

Dude…really a good job demonstrating the fix! Thank you for taking your time to do this.

[@UTECHPIA]

Yay!!!!! Thanks for leaving the awesome comment! You’re very welcome, thanks for watching. 🙏

[@ramsin.]

Thank you for this, I use my ice maker daily and it's been annoying without it the last few weeks...finally decided to do something about it, and mine looked just like yours with the ice. Thanks again!

[@ronaldportwood522]

Great video, only thing you didn't cover is how to remove the wiring cover, I found out there is a clip you have to press in the small hole to release the cover. Other than that, it is the best video I have watched.

[@NThankey]

thank you, just saved me having to call the repair guy. your simple trick to open the door worked. thank you.

[@haroldrobinson6330]

Thank you, I could not figure out how to pull it out and was afraid of breaking it. Seeing what you did helped and it pulled out just like you said, a little force, but it came out. This was the only video with this type of attached icemaker.

[@UTECHPIA]

Glad it helped!!! Did you fix your icemaker!?

[@haroldrobinson8550]

@@UTECHPIA Yes, the cycling thermostat was faulty, works great now.

[@jeffreymoore9583]

Thank you!!! I was getting frustrated until I found your video 😁😁

[@katiethompson1070]

Extremely thorough! You must be a teacher?. Thanks for video!

[@waltercaldwell7177]

THANK YOU! only video that worked for me! Everyone else wanted me to rewire the entire thing! Not necessary! We got ice🙌

[@susanmoats2699]

Excellent tutorial, so helpful showing step-by-step instructions. I think I can replace an icemaker all by myself!!! Thank you Utechpia!!!

[@UTECHPIA]

Hi Susan Moats! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch the video and leaving such a nice comment! I hope your installation/replacement goes well! Let me know if you have any questions. BTW: If you can, please follow me on Amazon @ www.amazon.com/shop/UTECHPIA (it is totally FREE, and helps me out a TON, I would absolutely appreciate your support). Have a great day, my friend! :)

[@paulgal9619]

THANK YOU! My ice maker makes ice now. I purchased this ice maker and followed your instructions. Well done sir!

[@stevetornovish6632]

Have to leave you a thank you message. I am notorious for being not very mechanically inclined. With the help of your excellent video, however, I was able to complete my ice maker replacement. Still in shock, tbh! Thanks so much!

[@petrof0ray]

Excellent! You covered every aspect, didnt miss a detail. Great job. Bravo!

[@dougshomeshop3056]

Excellent instructions ranging from the person who has little experience making repairs to someone who has prior experience replacing an icemaker looking for specifics to this model.

[@DeryckCopley]

Thanks for this! Saved me $200 from having to replace the whole unit!

[@isaackivah]

This was very helpful! Thank you!

[@user-jk4bc9sp3w]

Thank you for the best video on this subject. You are very specific on your instructions. Better than all the others I have seen. Great job.

[@UTECHPIA]

Yay!!!! Thanks so much for the kind feedback! 🙏

[@2bd-bes]

Thanks. I got my whirlpool ice maker replaced. Saved me$450 labor cost

[@ricker8665]

I Cant thank you enough for the video. I was able to fix mine after checking it out thanks again . Happy Wife Happy Life.

[@RR-lg8ev]

This was the best explanation of how to replace the icemaker. I had already figured it out, w the same replacement from Amazon. Thx for step by step!!

[@jjgriffiths723]

I need to do this EXACT thing, haven’t even finished watching but I thank you.

[@alanweidenbach3851]

Thank you. The perfect video. Nice and detailed. Perfect, just perfect.

[@UTECHPIA]

Glad it helped! :)

[@helenp3831]

Thanks

[@fatboyhd01]

superb video steps by steps thanks you saved my xmas celebration!

[@farmboyhh1]

GREAT video! Thanks so much!!

[@migueltapia9607]

Thank you,your video saved me some money

[@UTECHPIA]

Glad I could help! 👍👍👍

[@jessicawasher414]

I can’t get that first side tray out, any suggestions?

[@aubreyandalex]

I hope you solved this a year ago, but for future people, there is a little hole where you put a screwdriver in to release a little clip. I had to use my phone to see the clip

[@Algaebeetle622]

I am also stuck. As I try to pull the side compartment out, it refuses to move. It seems to be caught on the little lip at the end, but even when I lifted it past that AND kept attempting at hitting the tab through the hole, I could not get it out. And as it is a small area on the fridge, I can' fit both my phone and screwdriver in there at the same time. I hope I can receive some help soon, because my ice maker hasn't worked in months.

[@drfrisker]

The fill tube is at the top, it might be iced up. It's a rubber grommet looking thing. You can access it from the top of the fridge on the outsideg

[@ccasan3]

My hero. Helped me fix my ice maker!

[@alimahdi632]

Hi Tanks for this detailed and informative video,. You showed us the old ice maker with frozen ice, my question is , melting the frozen ice in ice maker will solve the problem without changing the old ice maker with a new one ? thank you

[@UTECHPIA]

Hi Ali, it depends on the problem of the old IceMaker. Sometimes melting the ice DOES fix it, other times it will freeze up again. Give it a try, I hope it works for you!

[@oinvest1677]

awesome, explanation, very detailed Thanks! just took mine out in minutes!

[@halo218813]

So weird lol I'm looking for how to fix my ice machine and I get here and I'm like heyyyyyy he looks familiar....David lol I follow you on Amazon 😂

[@deanrivera100]

Very Helpful and great instructions with very good visual and verbal detail that shows and tells exactly how to do things. Thank You!

[@integrity5264]

What a job!!! But you proved, it can be done, thank you

[@MrALAVOL99]

Thank you. This made it so much easier.

[@eltonyancey6426]

Just the video I have been looking for.Thank you very much.

[@donaldlee6699]

My Whirlpool side by side has stopped making ice. MOD ED2JHGXRQ00 SER SS0923225 My ice maker looks similar to yours. Is there filters that I should replace? I have already replaced the water filter in the bottom of my refrigerator. How do I remove the cover in the front of the ice maker assembly? To test the ice maker where would I pour water into the unit? Thanks for the video. I subscribed.

[@UTECHPIA]

Hi Donald! Sorry don't know about the filters, or how to remove the cover and test. I showed everything I know, in this current video. Best of luck on your search for answers, thanks for the support, Bro!

[@donaldlee6699]

@@UTECHPIA Thank you for your response.

[@donaldlee6699]

​@UTECHPIA I believe you have shown how to remove the cover at 8:04? My model (in another video shows the ice maker assembly, and on the inside of that cover is a wiring diagram) is quite similar to yours. On that ice maker assembly there is a dial that can be used to restart the timer on the ice maker. There is a screw to adjust the duration of the water for crushed ice or cubed ice. I need to pull that cover off. All other videos they simply pull it off. You use a flat bladed screw driver to encourage it off? Thanks.

[@HondoSauce]

Excellent video. My problem is that the cubes stick together (as you could see in the final moments of your video) and clog up the chute, resulting in an absolute mess when I try to open the door and ice goes everywhere. Have you had that problem? Thank you!

[@tonytwotone7030]

great job bro!!

[@adampatrick8413]

awesome, thank you- great instructions and video

[@TheBroughams]

Wow! Just as easy and exactly as you demonstrated. Bought the same part too. Thank you for helping a do-it-yourselfer do another project that ended up saving $375.00 after I bought the part. Great job of videoing!

[@HeddRedd]

Outstanding video! Thank you!

[@ltdees2362]

Very good tutorial! 👍👍 I've replaced mine twice...however, I absolutely hate this piece of shit, worse ice maker on the planet 😖 The first replacement was factory oem...none of that wiring bs...plug and go...The second one was third party and the same, plug and go...From original that came with the frig to number three...they are all crap...The frig is 3 years old and I have replaced the ice maker roughly every year...😡

[@UTECHPIA]

I AGREE!!! It is NOT a good icemaker design. But we have to live with it, until we can afford a new refrigerator.

[@ltdees2362]

...yes! you are so right...🤣

[@Ambassadorkenny]

Great video from start to finish. Keep up the good work

[@soflynn4]

@UTECHPIA - Question: do you know what caused the unit to freeze up? I have a similar issue, & I’m wondering if I can fix it by thawing & drying everything, or if I need to replace the unit. At least I’ll be able to do it, with help from your video! Thank you for the excellent video! I appreciate your step-by-step, detailed info & instructions - much better than videos where everything goes so easy-peasy, which are useless when you run into something that doesn’t go as perfectly as the video.

[@UTECHPIA]

Hi soflynn4! I am not sure why it freezes up sometimes, but thay happens to me once every few years too!!! Thawing it out and simply putting it back-in, fixes it for another several years! 👍

[@tonyk7641]

Excellent tutorial. I have the exact same frig. I was wondering if you experienced both leakage on the floor and ice maker not functioning?

[@BettyBopps]

Thank you so very much🎉 I installed my new ice maker and it works. Your KZbin video is the very best.❤🎉❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎈🎈🥳🪅🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@chasharper]

That new hair style is cool suits ya bro great repair job on the ice maker . Left a big like 8 have a wonderful Christmas coming up 👍😀

[@UTECHPIA]

Happy holidays, Chas, my friend! I haven't cut my hair in 10 months :P

[@ychang1768]

Excellent instructions! Thank you!

[@Neca_3]

Took it apart, it was frozen. Fingers crossed, see if we have ice in the morning. Thank you!!

[@UTECHPIA]

Good luck!

[@Neca_3]

@@UTECHPIA It worked! Back in business, thanks!

[@Baelz]

First thanks for trhe video, my Ice Maker has stopped making ice on WRX735SDHV01. However, the part at 1:25 won't come off. It slides about a fraction, and is stuck on something. I don't see any tabs, or obstructions. It simply won't come off. Ideas?

[@kelseyhall3126]

There is a little square hole halfway up, we had to use a screwdriver to push in a little tab to set it free.

[@ronaldmarcelle3394]

Great job. But the butt connector used to join is a marine grade so it can be heat srunk with heat-gun. no need for heat shrink tube..

[@LiakourasMomentz]

I am so bad in fixing stuff..haha! Good video man! 😃👌

[@UTECHPIA]

Thanks, my friend! Happy Holidays! :)

[@LiakourasMomentz]

@@UTECHPIA Happy holidays 🤗🎄

[@michaelhendrix1636]

Thanks for the video. I t helped me know,I really had to yank to get it out. Thanks again!

[@igisjvb]

Very nice demonstration. Thanks for this.

[@reza_dc2]

Great video 🙏 I pulled mine out and it looked like a piece of ice was jammed behind the tray. Hopefully it starts working soon. How soon should I hear the fridge fill the tray up with water ?

[@UTECHPIA]

It has to get to “temperature” first. Sometimes the first batch takes like 8 hours!

[@reza_dc2]

@@UTECHPIA Thanks bud ! It started working. Appreciate the help.

[@harvey2539]

You're the man! Thanks bro!

[@UTECHPIA]

Hi Harvey! Glad you enjoyed the video! BTW: If you can, please follow me on Amazon @ www.amazon.com/shop/UTECHPIA (it is totally FREE, and helps me out a TON, I would absolutely appreciate your support). Have a great day, my friend! :)

[@kristentoblesky4572]

Thank you for your video! I was excellent and easy to follow.

[@brianbarclay3762]

As another comment was made on the same issue. I can't get the plate on the left at the beginning of the video that covers the wire harness and needs to be removed first.

[@UTECHPIA]

It is very tough. Just keep trying to slide it out. It is VERY difficult, take a break and try again, and again and again.

[@brianbarclay3762]

@@UTECHPIA I ended up getting it and I had to use a screwdriver to push down the hidden tab, which I learned from a video you linked earlier in comments. I actually installed the exact ice maker so I really appreciate your video. I also wanted to say that it didn't work initially after install. I had to unplug my refrigerator for 10 minutes and then replug back in and it fired right up. Thanks again. Love the video.

[@fx802]

Cool Job! In the same predicament....No ice...maybe in 20 hrs?

[@UTECHPIA]

It worked. But it took around 15-20 hours for the first batch!

[@user-hp5gw7ki6g]

3 year old and now newer models are difficult to get access as described. 😢

[@bpomeroy24]

The side tray on mine won’t come out. I have tried pulling and prying and it won’t release. Any tips?

[@drz400sy8]

What do you think the root cause of the failure was? The heater element?

[@charlestonbum]

Thanks!

[@charlestonbum]

After a few hours, we have ice!

[@davidskedeleski5201]

I noticed the plastic "paddle" that controls the making of ice, was wedged up against the back in the up position. I pulled it forward away from the back, and it dropped to the lower position, and ice is being made. Simple surprise!

[@bkameka69]

Very helpful video!!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@tubingtonite]

Nice video very informative

[@lattamierbrand1476]

Do you know the name of the whole entire unit you pulled out. I brought the same refrigerator as you 2 years ago on market place and just had it sitting in the storage because I was remodeling. I just tried to hook it up this year and noticed that I'm missing that whole part you just pulled out. Do you know where I can purchase the whole thing or the name of it

[@davepete8643]

If the single wire connector is the same, can you just unplug from the old one and plug into the new ice maker ? instead of spicing the new connector?

[@danp4160]

There is no harness connection to this wire and the device on the end needs to be changed to fit the new ice maker. The splice has to be made.

[@walknbluez]

I was wondering how the icemaker has held up after 2 years? I need to install a new one and am contemplating the aftermarket one you got on Amazon vs a new OEM. The OEM requires installing the new wiring harness into the assembly whereas yours is an easier install. I saw some reviews where people said it had died on them after a year or so.

[@UTECHPIA]

The aftermarket one is still holding up well. NOTE: The ice-maker design is flawed, regardless of OEM or aftermarket, it's the same, once in awhile it will just stop making ice because the ice is stuck somewhere in the unit and you have to take out the unit, remove the stuck ice, and put the unit back in. I got used to the process and it takes about 5 minutes now :)

[@drfrisker]

The inlet line was iced up keeping me from yanking the unit out. Cleared out the ice, we'll see if it helps

[@UTECHPIA]

The design of our icemaker is flawed in many ways. Mine freezes up at least once a year too :/

[@drfrisker]

@@UTECHPIA I think I will have to change the fill valve. It keeps freezing over and over

[@linrose2720]

Hi, could you make a video showing how to reset the ice maker? Or could you reply telling me how I have the same fridge and dont see a reset button

[@jarvisphipp]

Thanks guy! This was very helpful!

[@UTECHPIA]

Hi jarvis phipps! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch the video and leaving such a nice comment! Let me know if you have any questions. BTW: If you can, please follow me on Amazon @ www.amazon.com/shop/UTECHPIA (it is totally FREE, and helps me out a TON, I would absolutely appreciate your support). Have a great day, my friend! :)

[@jarvisphipp]

@@UTECHPIA I sure will follow you and check out more of your videos. I followed all your instructions with installing my ice maker, and guess what? I woke up this morning to flowing ice chunks!😊😊Thanks again for your help man! Have a good one!

[@hunterclose6781]

This looks like a perfect video for me to use for my refrigerator. My fridge parts look just like this. But I am stuck at 1:30! My panel does not come off just by pulling as in the video! It seems secured on there somehow. What else can I do to get this panel off?

[@UTECHPIA]

Take a break and keep pulling. It is VERY hard to pull out, especially the first time.

[@deanfellers4201]

Thank you great job

[@coltonhatten9303]

I can’t get my ice maker out in the first place we think it is frozen in there any suggestions on how to fix it without thawing our whole fridge

[@UTECHPIA]

Let the Fig thraw out "just for a little bit".... BUT sometimes it is just really hard to take out the icemaker. Make sure you push the release button REALLY hard, you'll know when it releases. sometimes I have to push like 3-4 times harder than usual. Then REALLY tug and pull the icemaker while holding down the button. I seriously hate this design... but learned how to "deal" with it in the past 10 years. Good luck!

[@rhondabenedict5284]

I used a blow dryer to speed up the process..

[@sergiovallarta3220]

What about the water connection

[@awu3gg]

How did you remove the tray on the left? Mine is more farther down. Maybe mine is a different version

[@frankthegt]

1:31 how do I remove the plastic piece at this part? No matter how hard I pull the part won’t move

[@marieb3000]

Thank you so much!

[@marchpeacemarch]

Whirlpool wrs586fldm01 side by side missing tech sheet. Any ideas how to get diagnostics or cross reference to other refrigerators? Ice maker has optical bin detector. Service manual would help. Anyone got a pdf? Diagnostics go from 1 to 46, but I can't tell what they mean. I already checked the hinge wires for shorts and continuity with a multimeter and needle probes.

[@yowgiaoart5630]

AWESOME!!!!🤗👍👏👍🤗💗

[@UTECHPIA]

Thank you 🤗

[@joelandaballejos5988]

How do you fix An Kenmore Elite ice maker

[@veronicamorgan1548]

How to setup ice panels

[@MariaRivera-rl9wj]

Instead of cutting the wire, is it wise just to unscrew the old one and connect it without cutting the wire?

[@johnly7688]

No. Cutting/ splicing is easier

[@augustinsylvester2621]

What was the cost of the part

[@James-je6lt]

I'm not getting my POS ice maker out without a come along

[@sharoncharlson3857]

My ice maker makes cubes, but will not make crushed ice

[@georgechiamos1254]

What is the part #

[@gaylefoley3899]

I couldn’t get the strip off, any tips?

[@UTECHPIA]

Sorry. Which strip are you referring to?

[@newell2339]

If you're referring to what he calls the "tray" around the 1:37 point that covers the wire bundle, see this video at about the 0:34 point on how to remove kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2ecfKqtnsiKrNk

[@unknowndan4423]

Those icemakers are a terrible design. If one day you notice everything frozen in the fridge part, the icemaker is probably jammed.

[@UTECHPIA]

Yeah :(

[@jeffreyvictor3678]

Not a Whirlpool factory part! Amazon China junk!

[@UTECHPIA]

I agree Jeff, it's not the Whirlpool factor part. But I wanted to save money, and so far it's been working great. Sometimes I do wonder if the Whirlpool factor part is any different, it might be coming from the same factor with an OEM label on it, maybe? None-the-less, thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment.

[@alexandraleonardi2862]

@@UTECHPIA how much does the ice maker cost, ballparK?