The icemaker has cubes in it but will not dispense them or if it does dispense it is sporadic. I took the ice maker out and checked the motor and and heater and they seem to check correctly. After placing the ice maker back in the fridge, the icemaker made 3 or 4 trays of ice and has now stopped. Any suggestions or should i just pay $55 for a new one?
The model number you posted is incorrect. Verify and repost.
Where did you find a new Whirlpool ice maker for $55? I’ll buy it too.
Gene.
That was the part number to the ice maker. The actual number of the fridge is GD5NHAXMT00.
If the ice maker fills up with water, makes ice cubes but does not release them then the ice maker is bad and has to be replaced.
- The ice maker AP3182733
Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?diagram_id=953589&&model_id=5135848
Gene.
Gene
So what is actually wrong with the ice maker out of curiosity. Replacement is the easiest and and i have ordered a new one.
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Gene
So what is actually wrong with the ice maker out of curiosity…
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It can be a bad heater, a bad motor, a bad thermostat or a bad ejector or any of them in any combination.
Gene.
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I DID CROSS THE WIRES FOR THE ICE DISPENSER AND WATER DISPENSER AND WATER DID FILL THE ICE TRAY, BUT WILL NOT EMPTY THE ICE MAKER.
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Most likely the ice maker is bad. If you need the correct part then post the complete model number of the refrigerator.
Gene.
thanks…part is in the mail
You are welcome. Keep us posted.
Gene.
Gene: I have a similar problem with a Frigidaire ice maker. It makes ice, but the ice does not dispense. I replaced a plastic gear (it was cracked), but it still does not dispense ice. Do I need to replace the entire icemaker. If so, what is the part number for the icemaker? My refrigerator model no. is FRT8IB5EW2.
Thanks for your help.
There can be a few different problems with the ice maker and due to very low success rate on ice makers repairs I would recommend to replace the whole ice maker.
- The ice maker AP3851327
Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?diagram_id=1241932&&model_id=5151359
Gene.
I Wish To Thank You Folks, I Received My Icemaker A Couple Of Days Ago And Installed It Yesterday And Today I Have Ice.
Thanks Again For All Your Help. Rick:)
You are welcome Rick. We are glad to hear the problem solved and you are back in business. Thank you for the feed back and good luck with your refrigerator.
Gene.
Gene
I replaced the icemaker and so far no ice after 36 hours. The new ice maker will not even fill with water. Is iot possible that the electronic eye is no good or is something else completely. What are the correct indications that the infrared eye is working correctly.
Chuck
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…What are the correct indications that the infrared eye is working correctly…
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Chuck,
Make sure the ice maker "on-off" switch on the right side is "on". Push in the flopper door on the left side and watch the LED. Normally it should stay "on". If it’s blinking and the lenses are clean then the optics is bad. Post the results.
Gene.
I threw out all the ice and cleaned the ice container. Let it stand overnight. Turned freezer setting to 5. This morning everything worked - making ice and dispensing! Makes no sense but it’s working today. I’ll watch it carefully
I checked the infrared eye and it blinks with the door on the left closed (blinks twice then a delay and then blinks twice again, etc). The infrared light goes out if you close the door on the left and also push the switch on the top of the freezer that turns the frezzer light off. Any suggestions as what needs to be replaced?