WE have replaced our ice maker in our Whirlpool refrigerator 4 times in the last 4 years. Our refrigerator obviously is a Whirlpool and the ice maker was ordered with the ice maker installed. WE are concerned because we have no other troubles with the refrigerator, however replacing the ice maker every year is very costly. Each unit has cost approx. $85.00. Please let me know if there are any recalls on the ice maker units or what the problem can be. We experience the ice maker starts to leak water causing the ice to clump making the ice not usable. If we don't constantly turn the ice maker off, the water leaks so badly that the ice in the bin becomes 1 hugs clump of solid ice. Please Help!!!!

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Whirlpool Ice Makers are about the hardest working part on your refrigerator and their average life is about five years. You can fill the tray with tap water if the ice slots are already empty and let the water freeze. If after the water freezes and the ice drops to ice bin then the water control valve.

Click Here=> 4389177 Water Inlet Valve will need replaced. You mentioned the water is filling the tray OK then my focus would be on the ice maker.


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Most times it is less expensive to just replace the ice maker module. Here is a helpful video that helps explain everything about the Whirlpool Ice Maker below. If you find this solution helpful please rate my solution, Thanks Sea Breeze

The type ice makers made for your model and other models require no lubrication and are one of the most used parts of your refrigerator especially if there is a large family and lots of ice used daily. They never seem to stop working while the average refrigerator last 15 to 20 years the average life of an ice maker is only 5 years. Even ice makers that have replaceable parts the repair parts are more expensive in most cases than complete replacement. Below is an example of an average ice maker that Whirlpool and Maytag uses that have the Teflon coating in the ice slots. Your model is for GE,=> Model WR30X10093 Ice Maker and has electronic controls and no replaceable parts. Thanks, Sea Breeze

#1 when is the last time you changed your filter
#2 is your water valve working
#3 replace the ice maker, it is easy three screws

Who replaced a motor in an ice maker? There are no motors to replace. Demand your money back and buy a new ice maker at your local appliance parts store or on line.

check the water supply and filter

The same thing happened to my Whirlpool gold. Defrost it for 24 hours and the ice maker now works.

It could be the water valve at rear.check water supply to valve,
if that's ok,you could change valve at rear

change the thermostat