Ice Maker Not Making Ice / Whirlpool / What To Check and How To Fix

Ice Maker Not Making Ice / Whirlpool Most common problem / What To Check and How To Fix. Is your Whirlpool Ice Maker broken and not making ice? This video is for you. In this video I explain exactly how to test and show what the most common issue is.
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[@FisherCatProductions]

EXCELLENT video. A standard by which all repair videos should be measured. You not only explained how to fix it, but how it works, and gave me the testing info I was looking for. Kudos!

[@handymanjourney]

Hey thank you! So glad this was helpful!

[@dallasman9892]

​@@handymanjourney Good video if my icemaker is that model. Mine is labeled AD-18 in a Kenmore top freezer. It doesnt have the test holes, just a solid metal plate behind the gear/cam

[@ktktoo8462]

This is why KZbin is the BEST. A 2.5 year old video just helped me to STOP THE NOISE my ice maker was making. Made that paper clip contraption, stuck it in those holes and something reset itself, no more noise and I've now got ice. On a 17 year old ice maker! Whooo hoo!

[@handymanjourney]

So awesome! Glad this helped!

[@kevindunn8185]

This is one of the best KZbin Appliance Repair Videos! Clear, concise, and edited.

[@handymanjourney]

Thaks Kevin! I am glad this was helpful!

[@davidedwards1481]

I can't thank you enough for your video. Saved me hundreds of dollars, was such an easy remove and replaced. I was not even considering repair myself. This video showed me how easy it was. Thanks

[@pkaye27]

Honest Lee is simply awesome! I had a tenant research this for me and fix the problem before contacting an appliance technician. Saved us both a few hundred! Thanks Honest Lee!!!

[@handymanjourney]

This is so great to hear! So glad you were able to get it fixed!!

[@calicool4399]

Wow Lee is the best when it comes to simplifying how an Ice Maker Works and how to diagnose and fix a problem

[@handymanjourney]

Hey thanks Chuck I appreciate it

[@brokin6]

Thank you for helping me diagnose the problem. Had a burned out part in mine so thank you for diving deeper because that's how I could tell. Much appreciated!

[@crystaldubois5265]

Ive been searching a solution for my ice maker FOREVER! Thank you fir this troubleshooting! FINALLY found the actual problem by finding your video!!!!

[@handymanjourney]

Hey So great! So glad I could help!!!

[@FBay]

Great video. Reminder to all, when doing the wire test to make sure to hold the switch as if the freezer is closed. Thanks for this instructional video.

[@leshiapope8006]

Need to know can I use a bird beak plier to hold wire

[@FBay]

@@leshiapope8006 you can, but make sure your skin is not touching the metal part of the pliers or else you may get shocked.

[@frankcastillojr6575]

This was the best and most simple directions I could of received to test and fix my ice maker....Thank you!!!!!!!

[@handymanjourney]

Great to hear! So glad it helped!

[@tazflyr4096]

THANK YOU!! A plain spoken repair video that doesn't show 10 mins of fastening screws! Do more plz?

[@handymanjourney]

Hey thanks tax! I appreciate your comment!

[@kikpoon776]

Thank you! I am real estate agent and was able to save my buyer a lot of money by fixing it myself after watching your video.

[@handymanjourney]

That's great to hear Kik! I love comments like these! So glad I could help!!

[@cassandrafleming2194]

This was a great video. A previous repairman showed me the jumper wire trick, but I forgot which ports to use. Now I know!

[@ibikunlejanduwata6868]

Thanks so much, I watched your video this morning, I went to Lowe's,I bought the kit, I installed it, after 2 hours I got ice . Thanks so much, really appreciate U sir.

[@davesmith2740]

Excellent video! You're a natural - not stiff and awkward like some of the video "hosts" I've come across. Keep it up!

[@sidemenbigband]

awesome - extremely user friendly instructions and thanks for the link - we've had our unit for almost 20 years and it still works great otherwise!

[@robertbeam8669]

that was EXACTLY my problem. Ordered one from Amazon. It came with 2 wiring harnesses. I removed the old harness, installed the new, and presto! I had ice in an hour. Thank you. (it was the burnt out heating post that was the problem, i bought this Whirlpool new, 5 years ago.) Thanks again

[@handymanjourney]

Robert Thank you so much for the awesome comment! So glad I could help!! :)

[@p.g.8138]

What about the people that followed his instructions and had a bad module or a bad heater?

[@vanessaauten2043]

I love it, I'm very familiar and Confortable to replace it. Thanks, and have a great day!!!

[@yjaffbailey86]

You’re the man! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this super informative video!!!!

[@Brewilli]

I think this is what is exactly what is happening to my ice maker. Thanks so much.

[@JoePeck316]

Very helpful video, clear instructions, no dumb music or corny jokes. A+++ would watch again.

[@timzimmerman543]

Thanks soooo much. This video and amazon link fixed my ice maker without a service call and their up charged expensive replacement part.

[@handymanjourney]

That's great to hear Tim! Glad to help!

[@centauruswarrior]

Explained the process well! I can do this!

[@ChristyFrink]

Oh my god, BLESS YOU. Totally just used this video to diagnose and fix my ice maker.

[@erikmc6385]

Ice maker just stopped working. This is the first clip i found. Great info. Thanks for posting.

[@handymanjourney]

Hey Thanks! I appreciate your comment, Tune in tomorrow morning at 6am PST for a new WLOG!

[@stevequirke2449]

Video was very helpful. You saved me a lot of time and angst in trying to determine the problem with my ice maker Thank you

[@bonitamac363]

Thank you! The best instructional video for ice maker maintenance I have found by far!

[@handymanjourney]

Your welcome! Thank you for your comment!

[@stephenvogt9947]

Instructions should include popping out the "U" shaped plug where the water trough goes into the ice maker. Check your old ice maker to see if it has a "U" shaped cutout. If the old one has the cutout but you don't pop it out on the new one, some water will go into the ice bin and freeze the cubes together.

[@ltlpaa2973]

OK, I found out the easy way to get the cover off. Thought I'd let you know in case anyone else has trouble with the cover. I took the ice container out and looked at the bottom of the cover and presto, there are two notches on the bottom side for putting in a screwdriver to pry and remove the cover. Thanks for your patience in the matter. You gave me the courage to give this a try.

[@aday1637]

I used a hammer and it came right off in 4 pieces.

[@athiussmaxximuss]

Awesome thank you so much appreciate you man you're good dude keep up the good work man people like you that make life easier for other people makes me happy

[@dancain6231]

I'm having the same problem and this is the second video I watched. Very informative just what I needed. Thank you.

[@fordjones1213]

What a great video!!! Very simply put and very instructive. I was able to do exactly what you said and the water engaged and I have my new one on the way!! Thank you!!!

[@handymanjourney]

So glad this worked for you!

[@iBRINGpeace2day]

Easiest KZbin repair to follow. Thank you!

[@jeffjohnson2582]

Excellent video!! Had no idea what I was doing but figured what the heck, I'll give it a shot. Easy as could be. Wouldn't have tried it without your video!! Kudos my friend!!

[@arjones2330]

Use a piece of #12 or 14 thhn wire thats insulated and strip the ends. Much safer. Great information.

[@salzero1]

This video helped me tremendously. Thank you for taking the time to post it. My icemakers water is running, the motor is turning but it's not making ice. When I took it out I looked at the heating element and it has a burnt spot on it. So I think that is what the problem is. I ordered the part with your link. So I'll repost if that fixes it. Thanks again!

[@steveofthebeach1424]

Perfect. Exactly what I needed. Thanks for being here.

[@imout671]

Great video. Ice makers and garbage disposals are 2 of my biggest problems as a landlord. Over time ive pulled them out of my apartments.

[@handymanjourney]

I can see that for sure! Thanks for your comment!

[@joewhitaker1410]

Worked perfectly.. Thanks for the video!

[@riverbender9898]

Great information. Well described. Thank You.

[@mariggsjr]

Wow just watching your video saved me the hassle of a warranty call. Thanks bro.

[@CR-zs1hy]

Excellent! Easy to follow and concise. Thank you!

[@handymanjourney]

Hey thanks for your comment! I am glad this was helpful!

[@51mlevy]

Great job showing how to troubleshoot my ice maker. Gonna give it a try and fix it.

[@kirklivingston243]

Thank you! The V-L check was super useful.

[@michaelbonert4735]

Very clear and helpful. Thank you.

[@BrentAtlantaGa]

This guy and video is easy to understand. I fixed the ice maker after troubleshooting.. thanks bunches!😊

[@handymanjourney]

Your so welcome! I am so glad this video was helpful for you

[@georgemoller2206]

Good video - you were thoughtful concerning all elements of the repair.

[@conniekahler9078]

Thank you for posting this! Very helpful

[@feliciadr]

5years later and this video just helped me❤❤❤ THANK YOU

[@stealthslide]

Great instruction video......simple and to the point. Thanks for posting.

[@handymanjourney]

Hey thanks James! Glad it was helpful

[@robertlomax3680]

Thank you for the clear repair instruction for my ice maker.

[@handymanjourney]

Your welcome robert

[@CNArea51]

YES You just helped me fix it. Jumper Wire- water is good.. Take off cover... black burnt by motor.. smells burnt too. Thank You

[@michaelkirby3361]

Good video. I used it to fix my ice maker Thank you

[@jtopcatz]

Thanks man! Saved me a bunch of time. Great video.

[@ysaakwisdom9414]

This is the greatest video on the internet! Thanks so much! You saved me A LOT of money!!

[@handymanjourney]

You are so welcome! I am very glad this was helpful!!

[@kittlessister8675]

BRAVO!!!! Got my sub! I just replaced the panel as I had a client that miraculously had a replacement kit in their closet when I sold their home and they said take anything that's there....the same week I had another clients freezer stop making ice and it happened to be the same dang ice maker! The cards were dealt so sweet with that! I used the new panel of the kit and that worked :) Great video, I was able to fix that easily without having to have my clients spend an arm and a leg on a diagnosis and fix :)

[@handymanjourney]

So glad this was helpful and things worked out!

[@AncientChi]

Thanks, your a life saver

[@handymanjourney]

So glad I could help!!

[@TerryTennant]

"How to" is VERY WELL DESCRIBED! Thank You! 👍

[@Fridaysot1845]

Thank u kindly sir for this I am going to show this video to my husband as the machine was not making ice from yesterday 🥰💙💙 hope it just needs a replacement 😅

[@thefatfrog713]

You just taught a old dog a new trick ! Great Job !

[@handymanjourney]

Hey thanks! So glad this was helpful!

[@shutupdog11]

Very nice video my friend . I would also like to comment on the wiring harness that is sold separately. My harness was burnt in an open position underneath the plastic shielding . Took me a minute to figure it out , but after purchasing a new ice maker and hooking everything back up and still no ice . So I decided to ring the wiring harness out and came across the hot wire not having any continuity. Your video really helped me alot and thanx so much for your time ...

[@charliebrown8782]

Great Video, Enough depth to do the job and explained simply and quickly enough to be effective. Good Job Thanks

[@handymanjourney]

I am glad this was helpful!

[@highviews4524]

Very helpful thank you. On mine the on/off switch was corroded. I filed it clean. I hope it works.

[@handymanjourney]

Awesome! So glad you got it going!

[@BKillr]

Very nice...simple...educational...and spot on.

[@handymanjourney]

Hey Thanks for the great comment Phil! I appreciate it!

[@dougwebster419]

Thank you my brother. Well done and a great starting point.

[@handymanjourney]

Your welcome Doug! Glad this was helpful!

[@Deutschlandsecho]

Great video, Will try to short circuit with a paper clip and see what i find.. so appreciate your help. Rick Jensen

[@tommyteamer9037]

Nice video on how to fix the ice machine and you was straight to the point.

[@handymanjourney]

Glad this was helpful!

[@1mancoldworld]

Great video, detailed, to the point, great creator!!

[@larrywoodward6564]

Fantastic. Immediately ID'd the burnt connection. I happened to have a old, but never installed match. I replaced the module, but cant get it to engage. The new module does cycle, but wont refill the water, so I used the VL tool you suggested to fill. Now Im waiting to see if the module will engage when it "senses" I have ice cubes, ready to dump. Make sense? I truly appreciate your site and help so far. Really clear and concise video.

[@dfkendrick]

Thanks, this not my model but I found a fried terminal! Great Video....

[@bravotran7779]

Thank you so much for your great video.

[@johnt7866]

This was helpful in that I was able to diagnose that it was the ice maker unit (by using the jumper) versus the valves. I bought the ice maker. The plug for the ice maker was not compatible with the one in my freezer, so I clipped the wires in my freezer and on the harness and wired the old to the new. Ice production is back in order. Thanks!

[@bobgrant7836]

I too have a handyman channel for my business and I need to look at an ice maker tomorrow so thanks. I am a bit curious how the water line connects to the ice maker.

[@janetkeymetian6210]

Great job. Easy to understand. Thanks

[@handymanjourney]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful!

[@jodicubbler5625]

Great info. Thanks!

[@williampaul6901]

Thanks for the help!

[@JEMay2010]

Fixed mine in 15 minutes with the hair dryer. You Rock!

[@handymanjourney]

Awesome! Glad I could help!

[@fordsrmaster]

Extremely helpful video, Thank you so much.

[@handymanjourney]

Hey thanks for the comment!

[@SK-or9bo]

It's the middle of 2022 and your video just helped me. Thank you!!

[@handymanjourney]

You're welcome! I am so glad this video was helpful!

[@phxjones]

Great video!! Thank you !

[@jeffkapp2539]

This video was very helpful, thank you.

[@handymanjourney]

So glad this was helpful!

[@jonsalisbury8428]

GREAT video!! thanks!!

[@keithhoward8651]

Thanks for sharing

[@lonzojohnson5494]

Thanks for the information.

[@lilcarlou]

this is like the best how to repair video ever

[@jasonlewis7725]

You learn something new everyday I say thx for the tip saved me a lot of time

[@handymanjourney]

Your welcome Jason! I. So glad this video was helpful for you!!

[@helenftetwell5185]

Great, thanks!

[@garychambers1803]

Great Information! Thanks for the tip on how to check the water flow.

[@handymanjourney]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidhinkel5418]

Great, will follow your lead 👍

[@janjones4772]

Thanks so much for sharing, don’t know if I can fix it, but it gives me an idea of what has happened. I’ll just have to find someone I can afford to fix it, Thanks again for sharing, it really helps.👍👍😊

[@handymanjourney]

your so welcome! I am glad this is helpful!

[@TitusDavis]

I have spent plenty of quality time with ice makers over the years. The two failures you don't want are the heater keeps running or the water keeps running. Both are a lot of fun.The best you can hope for is it just stops making ice. If the water fill line freezes the motor will run continually until it burns out, hopefully not on the heater cycle. The heater will eventually stop but not until the plastic stuff melts. I turn my ice maker off when I am away for more than a day.

[@handymanjourney]

Titus Davis wow! Who would have thought a simple ice maker could have so many problems! Lol, the water that won't stop running would be the worst! Thanks for your comment Titus! Hey, we should plan a trip to Middletown this fall!

[@FisherCatProductions]

Good tip. Bought a house with my first ice-maker fridge and the water overflow made me nervous. Shutting the unit off when our and about is a good idea.

[@stevenromero1723]

Thanks to you we have a whirlpool refrigerator and we are to order the ice maker

[@michajrsim]

Thanks dude!

[@richardohlweiler1713]

Great informative video

[@thefatfrog713]

useful info , good job Bro.

[@raymondfrasier2830]

Very understandable

[@mikedice3880]

Great info thanks

[@leadpersuasion]

Great advice and video man! Thx

[@handymanjourney]

leadpersuasion thanks! I appreciate your comment!

[@xrrtracks]

this video really help me find my problem fast and how to repair it, thanks

[@handymanjourney]

So glad this helped!

[@randykuhns4515]

Thanks, I put a wire across the two like you stated and water flowed which wouldn't do before,..