Thank You! Excellant tutorial. You saved me several hours of frustration and cursing. This video made this so much easier. For others troubleshooting their own problems. My ice maker stopped making ice. I removed it, and it had ice in the maker, but was not harvesting. I melted the old ice and reinstalled. It would not fill with water. I put it in diagnostic mode 25 and jumped H and T and it would cycle, but never call for water. Checked the fill valve with my multimeter and I had 185 ohms on 1 and 256 ohms on the other. My internet search said I should have about 500 ohms but I felt like it was the ice maker not calling for water, so I replaced that. Installed new ice maker per these instructions and problem solved.
Ok so I just replaced my ice maker and currently have the same issue you described. I jumped the T and H and the unit fills and cycles. Issue is that the water just sits in the mold and freezes. What am I missing here.
Thanks I finally found a video for “gold” could not otherwise figure out how to remove unit. So if you get to test 25 that is supposed to send power to unit either door open. If no power, is the problem in the ice maker.
Just did this today! Thanks for your wonderful video! Explained everything so thoroughly that I watched it once and put in without having to watch it again. Also the picture tip was very helpful. Two thumbs up 👍👍
Just wanted to thank you for posting this video. It saved me a whole lot of time and probably broken parts trying to get the ice maker out. Thanks to you my refrigerator is now pushing out ice!
You’re welcome! You should have seen me my first time. I was lost on how to get that cover off. If I didn’t have someone to call I would have broken something myself. Glad it was helpful for you! Thanks for commenting.
great video, just bought a replacement icemaker that ended up coming just like this one. Was great to have the extra steps to redo the wiring harness. Keep up the good work!!
Bought a replacement and the technical help video provided was not great. When I contacted customer support they pointed me to your video. Awesome. THANK YOU!
@@BeardedApplianceRepair seriously. It was a part supplier, repairclinic.com. Their how to video skips the replacement of the wire harness completely. Because Of that and because I didn’t think I needed to replace the harness I contacted them thinking the replacement wasn’t a match. I nearly sent the thing back to them.
This video is AWESOME! Made the job a breeze. thanks much! For other folks diagnosing: My icemaker wasn't getting water but the regular water dispenser on the door was fine. It was getting 110V to the icemaker unit using service mode "25" command, but it would only go into cycle test w/ bail arm actually moving 1 of the 4 times I tried it. Additionally, the valve for the icemaker tested about 180 ohms resistance so I assumed that was good enough. I replaced the icemaker itself and, BOOM, we have ice now. Thanks again.
I like your videos very direct and good video quality. and in youtube is very hard find videos about kitchenaid, whripool and maytag. thanks you from Dominican Republic
Thanks, I finally found the right ice maker video. The title doesn’t say it but this is perfect for the Whirlpool“Gold” series. Didn’t know the tab to remove the unit was in the front but you did say left side. Keep up the good work!
Awesome! That’s what I’m here for, to help my friend. I may add “gold” into the title so thanks for that. Thanks for commenting and maybe I’ll have a video for your next diy Repair.
I doubt your still paying attention to questions here , you’ve grown your business I see. But my question, in order to know if the ice maker is sending voltage to the water valve…. Could we just stick a probe in the v hole and the other probe to a ground?
Excellent video and I couldn’t of done it without you but there’s a couple of really big issues that I would like to address that will make installation much much easier for any other DYIer watching this video. Firstly, you do not have to disconnect the auger motor and attempt to use a nut driver long enough to reach the grounding screw. You can simply disconnect the solenoid from the two screws in the back using a Phillips head screwdriver. There are two tabs you push in after removal and the entire piece comes out with the grounding screw attached. Second, when reinstalling the ice machine there is a small door on top of the refrigerator that is the access point for the water for your icemaker. Simply remove the door and push the hose up from the inside where it protrudes down until it’s flush. This allows the icemaker to slide in with ease and you simply push down on the hose on the top of the refrigerator and replace the door after you’re done. I beg of you to add these steps because it made a huge difference in my installation.
Our Icemaker was not working . We called Maytag for Repair information and were asked if we had changed the Water Filter. We changed the Water Filter ...as instructed. Ran a few gallons of water through the water dispenser. Now its making Ice again.Saved a bunch of money . I thought I would share
Brilliant video! I just replaced mine watching your video. I could not do it otherwise because I was so confused-whirpools isntructions were way outdated, not even the same part, it was old! Your video saved me!!! Instructions were perfect. Thank you so so much, we havent had ice for years and have it again!
Your comment reminds me of my first time doing this. It was a learning experience for sure. Took too long and was embarrassing in front of the customer lol. That was a few years ago and now I’m just trying to help others. Thanks for the comment and glad to help!
Thank you so much for this! I was in the early stages of switching out the ice maker when I realized I had to switch up the wiring harness... you made it very clear and simple. thanks again!
Thank you!! Had the exact same issue. Received my ice maker and followed your exact directions! The grounding wire was a pain but got it eventually. Ended up breaking the plastic bracket that was holding the solenoid but besides that my ice maker is working perfectly. Didn't have to put mine in test mode to get it started. Really appreciate how comprehensive and detailed your video is. Subscribed and liked!
I don't know how I would have done this if I didn't have this video. When I got the kit I would have been confused with the extra parts and the fact that the cable connector is different. You cleared all of that up so thanks!. I did the replacement. I didn't do any diagnostics - my meter is broken right now. Hopefully that was just the issue. I'll find out in a few hours I guess.
A metal paint can opener that has a curved end (like the ones provided by the Big Box stores, as well as Ace and True Hardware that also includes a handy beer bottle opener🍻 ) stores can come in handy if you're trying to pop the cover off the ice-maker to access the various test points.👍👍
Enjoyed the video. Learned a lot. I'm having trouble with water building up under the fill tray and freezing. The ice tray also builds up a layer of ice and the ice maker will not dispense ice. I can't seem to find out where the water is coming from. When I had the ice maker out I put water in the tray and there were no leaks. I would appreciate any input you have to this problem. Thanks
Very informative video! That said it looked like you were having issues getting the brown solenoid plug back in...looks like you swapped the white and black connections there. White should be on the left and black on right for anyone that comes across this.
Question since this icemaker had a test mode. What was the purpose of testing it for voltage? Or were you trying to see if it was a voltage drop under the load? But great video got one I gotta look at in about a hour.
Thanks for a excellent and very well done DYI helpful video one of the best done on any subject. While it didn't answer my question regarding water over filling problem on my W10882923 / W10377151 Maytag unit but I did learn some great hints. WELL DONE.
Ours is one year old. I drink water daily from the door dispenser. Today I went for ice through the door, which I usually don't do. Lots of sediment in the bottom of my glass as the ice melted. I just took out the ice bin and emptied it. We shall see after a fresh batch of ice is made. We replace the filter as suggested.
Please forgive me if this has been covered in previous comments. Your video was very informative and helpful. I diagnosed that that my icemaker would not cycle after test 25 on my Maytag MFI2665XEM0 fridge. Had power at the terminals, but when jumped, it would not turn. Replaced both the icemaker and water inlet valve with direct factory replacements. When reconnected and running test 25, had power at new unit and had initial fill (though slight) but has yet to make ice. Jumped the new icemaker and it cycled/turned as expected, but no fill. Freezer temp is 0 and everything seems correct. Not sure what the next steps should be and at the limit of my knowledge. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you! Thank You! Thank You! You save me a lot time and money. same Ice Maker of my Whirlpool French Door WRX735SDHZ00 Keep the good work! I'm a new subscriber.
Many thanks for the clear, no nonsense instructions! I also was on the fence about it being the water valve solenoid or the ice maker. I ran the exact diagnostics you described and sure enough the ice maker wasn't calling for water. New ice maker is filling normally! I'm not sure if it's related but at the same time the ice maker failed my fridge began running warm. My freezer works fine though. There was a small amount of ice on the right side of the evaporator (
So my ice maker started acting up. It makes ice but it doesn't harvest the ice. I manually have to harvest it by using a jumper wire on the H and T and that starts the motor and I'm able to harvest the ice and then fills with water and start the cycle again but after the ice freezes, it doesn't continue on to harvest the ice. I should probably just replace the entire unit but just curious what you think the issue is because it's obviously not completely broken. Thanks.
the 2 harnesses are the same except 1 plug? why in the world would they not just make an adapter? much cheaper and easier! wow. Good video BTW. thanks for making it! :)
I have one of the same ice machines but the ice when they fall to the tray they stick together, it will be due to a lot of water pressure or there will be some configuration so that this does not happen. Because the ice sticks together because they no longer come out and they get stuck ..
great video, so mine keeps turning just like yours but way slower. Never notice the fill valve trying to come on. Definitely a bad ice maker then I assume? Another issue I had before this quit working, it would not dispense ice either, I don't think the yoke ever turned. Is there a way to test that motor before I order a new one? Thanks
Hello quick question about my fridge. I have a whirlpool model WRX735SDBM02. Ice maker stopped working. I checked to see if ice stocked or arm froze and both were fine. I found a video where it shows how to jump start which I did. The ice maker teeth started slowly moving so did the arm. Once it finished rotating water kicked on and filled the ice tray. After few hours we had some ice and then stopped again. If I do the same steps it will produce more ice but why is it not doing on its own? I also replaced water filter. Is there anything else I can try? Thank you!
Just replaced my unit. I was able to jump the T and H the unit cycles. Issue is that the water just sits frozen and unit never cycles only when jumped. Not sure what to check next. Where is the thermostat and how can I test it?
Thank you for this amazingly helpful video. I have fixed 2 ice makers so far thanks to you. Can I ask: is it possible to increase the size of the cube (amount of water) with this ice maker? I see other videos with the screw but I dont see it on this unit. Is there a way to increase the ice cube size?
Unfortunately no, that’s only on Frigidaire ice makers to my knowledge. For those I make sure the customer changes the water filter. Still have a problem? than it could be in the plumbing before the fridge or water valve on the fridge. You can do a water pressure test and see what kind of pressure is coming in. I believe they need somewhere around 60psi. The installation manual may have the exact specs needed
Appreciate the video guys, very very helpful. Question: I jumped the unit and the unit cycled about 3 full times, but water was never called to the unit. Also, I would like to point out that the blue teeth turned incredibly slow (much slower than in your video). Any suggestions on if its the ice maker or not? The not calling for water makes me believe it may be more than that, but wanted to hear your opinion if you were willing to share. Appreciate all of your time.
Why you said the new part ( one with the wheel exposed front) better? I opened up both designs, the new parts had flimsy contacts while other design used switches which I believed better design.
Mine does everything it’s supposed to except it never fills. I’ve replaced the duel water dispenser . I have good pressure at the water outlet and I’ve tested both solenoids on the valves, both good. What part needs replacement.
I have a French door-type Maytag refrigerator, the problem is that it starts making ice normally after about 15 days the ice begins to make balls together, that is, all the ice sticks on the tray and the ice no longer packs, because they are stuck I went in yes, by removing the ice manually, it returns to produce normal ice but after 15 days it does the same again .. I already changed the new ice maker, only the pure ice maker and the problem persists .. the question is why it is happening That or what suggestion could you give me exactly? It has that same ice maker model !!
I've done this test many times as you show. But on this Amana ice maker i'm working on, i have to jump the M and the N to make it rotate, It's bugging me like hell on this issue, lol
Yep pouch from Lowe’s. Awp I think is the brand. I don’t have any luck with their straps. I have owned 3 of their bags and straps break once a year. Other than that not a bad bag. Glad to help!
Thank you for the Video. I have the same ice maker but mine is over filling and flooding the ice maker and into the refrigerator. It happened twice about 2 weeks apart. The water side has been fine. But when this happened the valve clicks on to fill the ice maker and doesn"t shut off . Thank God I was home both times. Do you think it is the ice maker or the dual water valve feeding the ice maker?
Martin McDonough if I had to guess I would say it was the water valve. Could be water pressure too. Have you change the filter lately? When you say it clicks is it a rapid click? Kinda like a machine gun sound. If so I would say water valve for sure. I would change the filter too though. How you know if it the ice maker is you have to check voltage at the valve when it’s clicking. If you see power cut in and out you’re looking at the ice maker. All this is if it’s a rapid click. To be safe you can get all three lol. Good luck!
what if I jumped L and M.... then sparks flew..... what do you think I blew? I'm no longer getting any volts to the ice maker... but the fridge and display seem to be working....
On the older refrigerators, voltage is always applied to the ice maker. You should be able to test it 24/7. Some you have to have the door switch closed to operate it.
When u go to diagnostic mode and 01 and 02 does not show any blinking numbers, the lights don’t work and water and ice machine is not working. All of the frig cooling is not working. Is that a mother board problem?
Love the video! very well put together. Do you do a lot of sealed system work? The company I am apprentice with does a good bit of it. Just wondering what you do in your area. Thanks again
I do sealed system work yes. Only a couple times a month though. To be completely honest they still give me trouble. I’m right more often than I’m wrong but they tend to kick my butt all over the place. That’s the toughest work we do. I need more time in it to get better. I would consider my self “okay” with sealed system work lol. It’s hard, give me a schematic and an electrical problem and I’ll tear it up though lol
@@BeardedApplianceRepair thats cool. We do a lot of it. Sometimes with an older unit I think it's best to get a new one. I mean the sub zeros I can see doing work on because of the cost. I was just curious. Thanks for the reply.
Hi...May I ask for a little direction? I have this exact ice maker. I have probably 3 separate issues with my ice maker. My biggest issue is that after my first problem many years ago, the ice bin filled too full and it was stuck closed. I broke the plastic holding clips for the ice maker/bin housing while trying to get it open. Can that be replaced? Also, the "switch" or whatever that pauses ice making when it's full, is still an issue. I usually just open it and turn it off until it gets low. Then thirdly, and finally, the cubes do not separate, as in, they fall in full 4-5 piece clumps. I feel confident that if I replaced the ice maker it would fix problem 2 and 3, but the broken plastic clips in the housing, I can't seem to identify in parts diagrams. Can you help? Thank you.( My fridge is 16 years old now and I know it's probably more reliable than whats in the stores now. Thats why we've lived with it for so long. Having said that, if I can't repair this issue and the time comes that i need to replace my fridge, what do you find to be most reliable? )
Thank you. My issue is there is no water coming to the tray. I replaced the dual inlet valve and still no water coming over. I jumped the T & H and still nothing. What is the next step for not water coming into the ice cube tray? Water to the drink dispenser is working fine.
When you jumped t to h were you in test 25 in diagnostics? Won’t have power up there unless you’re in that test. Sound like an ice maker issue though. If you have the black ice maker. Go ahead and update it. If it’s not bad now it will be in the future.
I installed the new ice maker following your video. How ever after installing and going to the 25 mode, i then had power and the fill cycle worked. I held the two left buttons in until the panel cleared but then i got the same message i strted with in the begging. ICE MAKER OFF. What am i doing wrong?
There should be a way to turn it on. On some models there is a button in the display that turns on and off the ice maker. Others you will have to go into options to turn it on. If those don’t work or can’t figure it out I would find your use and care manual and it should mention how to do it in there. If you need the manual you can look up “Maytag manuals” on google to get the website where you can pull up the manual by model number.
I have a Maytag with a similar ice maker. If I remove the ice maker, is there a way to jumper the refrigerator side of the wire harness to get the water to flow out of the tube that fills the ice maker? The refrigerator is inside an RV and this would be extremely helpful for winterizing.
I would just disconnect the tube. Gravity will get the water out of it. It’s only held in there by a vacuum in the tube. If you have ever had a drink with a straw and you hold the top on the straw over the hole and lift it out the drink will stay in the straw. Than when you let go the drink falls out. That essentially what your doing there when you disconnect the waterline from the valve.
If anyone can help I followed this video and have power to the ice maker. When I jumped the connections to make the ice maker cycle I got absolutely nothing. This is different than video but would still make me believe it is the ice maker that needs to be replaced. Would that be correct?
I am stuck and disconnecting (separating) the power harness before pulling the ice maker out. Can someone explain where is the notch, or place to click to get them separated?
Hi. I encountered a fridge like this with the exact problem. My problem was that there was no tech sheet available. Someone must have taken it with them. Can you please help me in acquiring the tech sheet? The model of the fridge is WRX735SDBM02
Bearded Appliance Repair, I came home to water running out of the ice maker. (W10882923), is there anyway to test ice maker to see what is wrong? Just found your response to Martin McDonough. My ice maker will click once (I'm assuming it's the water valve opening to fill the ice tray??) What is the valve part number that would need replacing and where is it located.
QUESTION what if nothing happens when I jump the t and h. There is cubes in the tray but they aren’t dumping out it seems like. I got it to do a cycle when jumping it the other day but it isn’t fixed and today when I did it again it won’t even cycle
Make sure it has power at “L” and “N”. If it does you need an ice maker. If not you will have to check power from the board to the harness at the ice maker. Do not jump L and N. That will cause a short and potential damage to your fridge.
ice maker could be stuck. Might need a new ice maker. Is it a brand new install? If it is they come that way so it fill in just a few seconds after it gets power.
oh, that's the way those work. You have to physically turn it back on. You can call it the nature of the beast. There's no way to turn it back on automatically to my knowledge.
Forget all that testing. Inspection mirror and flashlight, look in the tray, flaking/bubbling plastic liner = bad icemaker = plastic in ice cubes, needs to be replaced.
Emitter and receiver also called ice level sensor. Its an Ir sensor that goes across the ice bin. Clean the holes with a q-tip first. Only other thing is a bad new ice maker. Sounds like the emitter and receiver to me though. I believe there is a link in the description for it.
F C my bad I was thinking of another video. Thought the comment was on that one. Try the filter if you haven’t already. Clogged filter can cause the mold not to fill up completely and can cause ice making issues. Make sure it getting cold enough. Ice box fan can fail I believe there is a test for it in diagnostics. Tech sheet should be under the top right hung cap. If it’s not there check behind the kick plate. Mess with the door switches a little bit too. If you see one of them fail the ice maker won’t cycle like it should. Only will cycle if the door is closed. That’s what I would look for, only other thing would be a bad board or ice maker(even if it’s brand new. Can’t really test if it’s a bad board either. Just have to try it and see what happens. Good luck!
I have a maytag french door fridge , I have replaced the motor assembly twice now in 2 years . Now its not making ice AGAIN! Well , it will make ice then drop , refill then sit? I have used the jumper wire to get it to cycle , that seems to work ok..so I don't think its the motor. I took the motor off , cycled it ,it ran fine for about 4 days then back to not dropping ice. I have taken this icemaker out so many times I can do it in about 15 seconds now. UUGHH!
@@BeardedApplianceRepair Thanks , I replaced it about 3 weeks ago. I turned down the amount of water of water that goes into the tray a little bit. It seems like my tray is not level , i get more water in front of the tray than the back. I don't know if it was the problem or not. I ordered a whole new ice maker a few hours ago . I so tired of messing with this thing.
@AnotherWacko I bought a whole new ice tray and motor assembly , looks like these replacements only last 18 months to 2 years then die..This is my 3rd one now in 6-7 years? Then my 2nd fridge on my porch just died ...start relay went out ( 2nd time in 2 years ) Bought a 10 dollar relay didn't work , then bought the universal start relay that is a round cylinder . It was super easy to install and started right up ..fingers crossed
I have a maytag/whirlpool refrigerator exactly the one in your video, but my problem i having is that is only making crushed ice no ice cubes coming out. There's ice on the bucket, and i hear the refrigerator working and making ice. Please help. Need a solution to this problem. What you think it is.
Hi I replace the solenoid on my Maytag refrigerator, I installed it and it was working fine. Now today I noticed that now is coming out crushed and cube at the same time. What can it be.
You probably just have some ice clumped together. When you changed it out your ice probably melted and froze back together. Dump your ice bin and start over with new ice and it should work well.
I appreciate this video almost as much as I disliked the music. TURN OFF THE MUSIC!. Also, just cut and splice that motor ground wire.Can you refer us to where you found the Code 25 info.
Lol. I will see what I can do about the music. Thanks for the comment. Test 25 is the ice maker test in diagnostic mode. You can find the tech sheet with this info in it under the top right hinge cap. That’s where most of them are now-a-days. If it’s not there look underneath behind the tow kick. Could be folded into the toe kick or in a bag right behind the toe kick.
Larry Hutcherson Sr I have looked into editing this music to turn it of or even turn it down. Conclusion is I won’t be able to until youtube can fix the issue. I added the music through their library so I’m not sure why it will not let me edit it. I’ll let you know if the issue gets resolved. Thanks again for the comment.
Bearded Appliance Repair i want to thank you for this video! I was going to comment that the music was great for this video. Not sure why. But it helped me focus!
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Thank You! Excellant tutorial. You saved me several hours of frustration and cursing. This video made this so much easier. For others troubleshooting their own problems. My ice maker stopped making ice. I removed it, and it had ice in the maker, but was not harvesting. I melted the old ice and reinstalled. It would not fill with water. I put it in diagnostic mode 25 and jumped H and T and it would cycle, but never call for water. Checked the fill valve with my multimeter and I had 185 ohms on 1 and 256 ohms on the other. My internet search said I should have about 500 ohms but I felt like it was the ice maker not calling for water, so I replaced that. Installed new ice maker per these instructions and problem solved.
Ok so I just replaced my ice maker and currently have the same issue you described. I jumped the T and H and the unit fills and cycles. Issue is that the water just sits in the mold and freezes. What am I missing here.
My repairman has replace 3 ice makers this week. I'll send him your way. Good stuff. Thanks.
This is a really clear and helpful video. Thank you very much for this and for taking the time to put this out for others to follow!
Great comprehensive video with answers to questions I had. Well done
Thanks I finally found a video for “gold” could not otherwise figure out how to remove unit. So if you get to test 25 that is supposed to send power to unit either door open. If no power, is the problem in the ice maker.
Just did this today! Thanks for your wonderful video! Explained everything so thoroughly that I watched it once and put in without having to watch it again. Also the picture tip was very helpful. Two thumbs up 👍👍
Just wanted to thank you for posting this video. It saved me a whole lot of time and probably broken parts trying to get the ice maker out. Thanks to you my refrigerator is now pushing out ice!
You’re welcome! You should have seen me my first time. I was lost on how to get that cover off. If I didn’t have someone to call I would have broken something myself. Glad it was helpful for you! Thanks for commenting.
great video, just bought a replacement icemaker that ended up coming just like this one. Was great to have the extra steps to redo the wiring harness. Keep up the good work!!
Thank you! Now I feel ready to replace the ice maker in my Maytag!
Bought a replacement and the technical help video provided was not great. When I contacted customer support they pointed me to your video. Awesome. THANK YOU!
WOW seriously? was this Whirlpool or Maytag, or part supplier? Anxious to know! lol
@@BeardedApplianceRepair seriously. It was a part supplier, repairclinic.com. Their how to video skips the replacement of the wire harness completely. Because Of that and because I didn’t think I needed to replace the harness I contacted them thinking the replacement wasn’t a match. I nearly sent the thing back to them.
This video is AWESOME! Made the job a breeze. thanks much! For other folks diagnosing: My icemaker wasn't getting water but the regular water dispenser on the door was fine. It was getting 110V to the icemaker unit using service mode "25" command, but it would only go into cycle test w/ bail arm actually moving 1 of the 4 times I tried it. Additionally, the valve for the icemaker tested about 180 ohms resistance so I assumed that was good enough. I replaced the icemaker itself and, BOOM, we have ice now. Thanks again.
Kudos! That’s how you diagnose these things!
So very easy to follow. Step by step and had it replaced in no time.
I followed the step by step. Took me about an hour from start to finish. Thank you,!
Excellent!
Thank you. I do not think I could have done this repair without your video. Very informative and easy to follow. Thanks again!
I like your videos very direct and good video quality. and in youtube is very hard find videos about kitchenaid, whripool and maytag. thanks you from Dominican Republic
Well Done!!!!! Many Thanks for this. Perfect Instructions. Donation on the way!!!
Thank you! We appreciate that very much! Glad we could help out!
Thanks, I finally found the right ice maker video. The title doesn’t say it but this is perfect for the Whirlpool“Gold” series. Didn’t know the tab to remove the unit was in the front but you did say left side. Keep up the good work!
Awesome! That’s what I’m here for, to help my friend. I may add “gold” into the title so thanks for that. Thanks for commenting and maybe I’ll have a video for your next diy Repair.
I doubt your still paying attention to questions here , you’ve grown your business I see.
But my question, in order to know if the ice maker is sending voltage to the water valve…. Could we just stick a probe in the v hole and the other probe to a ground?
Excellent video and I couldn’t of done it without you but there’s a couple of really big issues that I would like to address that will make installation much much easier for any other DYIer watching this video.
Firstly, you do not have to disconnect the auger motor and attempt to use a nut driver long enough to reach the grounding screw. You can simply disconnect the solenoid from the two screws in the back using a Phillips head screwdriver. There are two tabs you push in after removal and the entire piece comes out with the grounding screw attached.
Second, when reinstalling the ice machine there is a small door on top of the refrigerator that is the access point for the water for your icemaker. Simply remove the door and push the hose up from the inside where it protrudes down until it’s flush. This allows the icemaker to slide in with ease and you simply push down on the hose on the top of the refrigerator and replace the door after you’re done. I beg of you to add these steps because it made a huge difference in my installation.
Thanks for the tips!
You are DA MAN!! awesome video
My wife and I installed a new icemaker ourselves thanks to you and your video. MANY THANKS!!
From where you got the part ?
Our Icemaker was not working . We called Maytag for Repair information and were asked if we had changed the Water Filter. We changed the Water Filter ...as instructed. Ran a few gallons of water through the water dispenser. Now its making Ice again.Saved a bunch of money . I thought I would share
Yeah filters can fix them. If you start to notice smaller cube that is another sign of needing to change it. Glad that was all it needed! Kudos
Brilliant video! I just replaced mine watching your video. I could not do it otherwise because I was so confused-whirpools isntructions were way outdated, not even the same part, it was old! Your video saved me!!! Instructions were perfect. Thank you so so much, we havent had ice for years and have it again!
Your comment reminds me of my first time doing this. It was a learning experience for sure. Took too long and was embarrassing in front of the customer lol. That was a few years ago and now I’m just trying to help others. Thanks for the comment and glad to help!
Great tutorial video. Saved me a ton of work and several hundred dollars. Thanks.
Thanks a million. Your video made it almost painless.
Thx for the well-done vid. Oddly, this model is rarely shown on TH-cam with a search (at least for me). I came by it from another site's link.
Thank you so much for this! I was in the early stages of switching out the ice maker when I realized I had to switch up the wiring harness... you made it very clear and simple. thanks again!
Unfortunately, it stopped making ice after a few cycles (about a week)... any advice?
Thank you!! Had the exact same issue. Received my ice maker and followed your exact directions! The grounding wire was a pain but got it eventually. Ended up breaking the plastic bracket that was holding the solenoid but besides that my ice maker is working perfectly. Didn't have to put mine in test mode to get it started. Really appreciate how comprehensive and detailed your video is. Subscribed and liked!
I don't know how I would have done this if I didn't have this video. When I got the kit I would have been confused with the extra parts and the fact that the cable connector is different. You cleared all of that up so thanks!. I did the replacement. I didn't do any diagnostics - my meter is broken right now. Hopefully that was just the issue. I'll find out in a few hours I guess.
And it worked!! We now have ice. Much cheaper than hiring a repair guy. Thanks again.
Thank you!! The side panel clip was odd, your video and explanation helped.
Had the exact same symptoms. Thank you for the very insightful video! Will be back once the part arrives.
A metal paint can opener that has a curved end (like the ones provided by the Big Box stores, as well as Ace and True Hardware that also includes a handy beer bottle opener🍻 ) stores can come in handy if you're trying to pop the cover off the ice-maker to access the various test points.👍👍
Thanks for great video. In the business and had not seen one of these yet. You saved the day.
Great to hear!
Enjoyed the video. Learned a lot. I'm having trouble with water building up under the fill tray and freezing. The ice tray also builds up a layer of ice and the ice maker will not dispense ice. I can't seem to find out where the water is coming from. When I had the ice maker out I put water in the tray and there were no leaks. I would appreciate any input you have to this problem. Thanks
Awesome video, seen it and ordered the ice maker. Just changed it while rewatching the video. Hopefully I’ll have ice in the morning.
Thank you so much! Great video with easy step by step
You're welcome!
Very informative video! That said it looked like you were having issues getting the brown solenoid plug back in...looks like you swapped the white and black connections there. White should be on the left and black on right for anyone that comes across this.
Question since this icemaker had a test mode. What was the purpose of testing it for voltage? Or were you trying to see if it was a voltage drop under the load? But great video got one I gotta look at in about a hour.
Thanks for a excellent and very well done DYI helpful video one of the best done on any subject. While it didn't answer my question regarding water over filling problem on my W10882923 / W10377151 Maytag unit but I did learn some great hints. WELL DONE.
Ours is one year old. I drink water daily from the door dispenser. Today I went for ice through the door, which I usually don't do. Lots of sediment in the bottom of my glass as the ice melted. I just took out the ice bin and emptied it. We shall see after a fresh batch of ice is made. We replace the filter as suggested.
Thanks!
Please forgive me if this has been covered in previous comments. Your video was very informative and helpful. I diagnosed that that my icemaker would not cycle after test 25 on my Maytag MFI2665XEM0 fridge. Had power at the terminals, but when jumped, it would not turn. Replaced both the icemaker and water inlet valve with direct factory replacements. When reconnected and running test 25, had power at new unit and had initial fill (though slight) but has yet to make ice. Jumped the new icemaker and it cycled/turned as expected, but no fill. Freezer temp is 0 and everything seems correct. Not sure what the next steps should be and at the limit of my knowledge. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you!
Thank you! Thank You! Thank You! You save me a lot time and money. same Ice Maker of my Whirlpool French Door WRX735SDHZ00 Keep the good work! I'm a new subscriber.
Thanks for subscribing and glad to help my friend!
Many thanks for the clear, no nonsense instructions! I also was on the fence about it being the water valve solenoid or the ice maker. I ran the exact diagnostics you described and sure enough the ice maker wasn't calling for water. New ice maker is filling normally!
I'm not sure if it's related but at the same time the ice maker failed my fridge began running warm. My freezer works fine though. There was a small amount of ice on the right side of the evaporator (
thanks for the video and useful information.
Excellent tutorial video keep up the good work.
Ok I just rewatched the video. If the is no power at test 25 do I need a new control board? Do you have a video for that?
Thank you!!! awesome video
thank you whirlpool I ordered a new icemaker, still no harvest. T & H does not work, so I should read voltage off of L & N.
So my ice maker started acting up. It makes ice but it doesn't harvest the ice. I manually have to harvest it by using a jumper wire on the H and T and that starts the motor and I'm able to harvest the ice and then fills with water and start the cycle again but after the ice freezes, it doesn't continue on to harvest the ice. I should probably just replace the entire unit but just curious what you think the issue is because it's obviously not completely broken. Thanks.
Got the same issue. How did you get yours resolved?
@@DaKine96791 I replaced the thermostat and that solved the issue and haven’t had any issues since. Hope the helps!
So where does the 120 volts come from to the ice maker , and should always be 120 volts at those check points ?
the 2 harnesses are the same except 1 plug? why in the world would they not just make an adapter? much cheaper and easier! wow. Good video BTW. thanks for making it! :)
I have one of the same ice machines but the ice when they fall to the tray they stick together, it will be due to a lot of water pressure or there will be some configuration so that this does not happen. Because the ice sticks together because they no longer come out and they get stuck ..
great video, so mine keeps turning just like yours but way slower. Never notice the fill valve trying to come on. Definitely a bad ice maker then I assume? Another issue I had before this quit working, it would not dispense ice either, I don't think the yoke ever turned. Is there a way to test that motor before I order a new one? Thanks
What exactly is the white piece that is on the front of ice maker that you took off right after you took off the cover
Hello quick question about my fridge. I have a whirlpool model WRX735SDBM02. Ice maker stopped working. I checked to see if ice stocked or arm froze and both were fine. I found a video where it shows how to jump start which I did. The ice maker teeth started slowly moving so did the arm. Once it finished rotating water kicked on and filled the ice tray. After few hours we had some ice and then stopped again. If I do the same steps it will produce more ice but why is it not doing on its own? I also replaced water filter. Is there anything else I can try? Thank you!
Thank you sir, tackling this project once my parts come in.
Thank you
Just replaced my unit. I was able to jump the T and H the unit cycles. Issue is that the water just sits frozen and unit never cycles only when jumped. Not sure what to check next. Where is the thermostat and how can I test it?
totally the solve my issue, thanks!
I cut the ground wire, and put a connector there...
Thank you for this amazingly helpful video. I have fixed 2 ice makers so far thanks to you. Can I ask: is it possible to increase the size of the cube (amount of water) with this ice maker? I see other videos with the screw but I dont see it on this unit. Is there a way to increase the ice cube size?
Unfortunately no, that’s only on Frigidaire ice makers to my knowledge. For those I make sure the customer changes the water filter. Still have a problem? than it could be in the plumbing before the fridge or water valve on the fridge. You can do a water pressure test and see what kind of pressure is coming in. I believe they need somewhere around 60psi. The installation manual may have the exact specs needed
Appreciate the video guys, very very helpful. Question: I jumped the unit and the unit cycled about 3 full times, but water was never called to the unit. Also, I would like to point out that the blue teeth turned incredibly slow (much slower than in your video). Any suggestions on if its the ice maker or not? The not calling for water makes me believe it may be more than that, but wanted to hear your opinion if you were willing to share. Appreciate all of your time.
Yep ice maker 100% I believe the ice maker in this video did the same exact thing.
Why you said the new part ( one with the wheel exposed front) better? I opened up both designs, the new parts had flimsy contacts while other design used switches which I believed better design.
If the module rotates around and around continuously you said one needs a new ice maker. But what part of the ice maker needs to be replaced.
Successfully kicked off a test cycle with the T-H jumper but I got a little bit of smoke and electrical burning smell with that. Advice?
Mine does everything it’s supposed to except it never fills. I’ve replaced the duel water dispenser . I have good pressure at the water outlet and I’ve tested both solenoids on the valves, both good. What part needs replacement.
I have a French door-type Maytag refrigerator, the problem is that it starts making ice normally after about 15 days the ice begins to make balls together, that is, all the ice sticks on the tray and the ice no longer packs, because they are stuck I went in yes, by removing the ice manually, it returns to produce normal ice but after 15 days it does the same again .. I already changed the new ice maker, only the pure ice maker and the problem persists .. the question is why it is happening That or what suggestion could you give me exactly? It has that same ice maker model !!
Lifesaver!!
I've done this test many times as you show. But on this Amana ice maker i'm working on, i have to jump the M and the N to make it rotate, It's bugging me like hell on this issue, lol
thanks for the bideo. I needed the diagnostic how to on test mode. Nice tool puch is that from a box store? Nice and organized
Yep pouch from Lowe’s. Awp I think is the brand. I don’t have any luck with their straps. I have owned 3 of their bags and straps break once a year. Other than that not a bad bag. Glad to help!
Thank you for the Video. I have the same ice maker but mine is over filling and flooding the ice maker and into the refrigerator. It happened twice about 2 weeks apart. The water side has been fine. But when this happened the valve clicks on to fill the ice maker and doesn"t shut off . Thank God I was home both times. Do you think it is the ice maker or the dual water valve feeding the ice maker?
Martin McDonough if I had to guess I would say it was the water valve. Could be water pressure too. Have you change the filter lately?
When you say it clicks is it a rapid click? Kinda like a machine gun sound. If so I would say water valve for sure. I would change the filter too though.
How you know if it the ice maker is you have to check voltage at the valve when it’s clicking. If you see power cut in and out you’re looking at the ice maker. All this is if it’s a rapid click.
To be safe you can get all three lol. Good luck!
what if I jumped L and M.... then sparks flew..... what do you think I blew? I'm no longer getting any volts to the ice maker... but the fridge and display seem to be working....
Great video. But how do you test for voltage with a refrigerator that doesn't have a control panel?
On the older refrigerators, voltage is always applied to the ice maker. You should be able to test it 24/7. Some you have to have the door switch closed to operate it.
Thanks, I’ll give that a try.
When u go to diagnostic mode and 01 and 02 does not show any blinking numbers, the lights don’t work and water and ice machine is not working. All of the frig cooling is not working. Is that a mother board problem?
Love the video! very well put together. Do you do a lot of sealed system work? The company I am apprentice with does a good bit of it. Just wondering what you do in your area. Thanks again
I do sealed system work yes. Only a couple times a month though. To be completely honest they still give me trouble. I’m right more often than I’m wrong but they tend to kick my butt all over the place. That’s the toughest work we do. I need more time in it to get better. I would consider my self “okay” with sealed system work lol. It’s hard, give me a schematic and an electrical problem and I’ll tear it up though lol
@@BeardedApplianceRepair thats cool. We do a lot of it. Sometimes with an older unit I think it's best to get a new one. I mean the sub zeros I can see doing work on because of the cost. I was just curious. Thanks for the reply.
Good information in the video. The music is annoying and distracting.
TH-cam has finally allowed me to edit the video. Video is not music free!
I have a whirlpool refrigerator GP5RYAXVY 05. Water comes out of dispenser but never makes ice. Any input?
Hi...May I ask for a little direction? I have this exact ice maker. I have probably 3 separate issues with my ice maker. My biggest issue is that after my first problem many years ago, the ice bin filled too full and it was stuck closed. I broke the plastic holding clips for the ice maker/bin housing while trying to get it open. Can that be replaced? Also, the "switch" or whatever that pauses ice making when it's full, is still an issue. I usually just open it and turn it off until it gets low. Then thirdly, and finally, the cubes do not separate, as in, they fall in full 4-5 piece clumps. I feel confident that if I replaced the ice maker it would fix problem 2 and 3, but the broken plastic clips in the housing, I can't seem to identify in parts diagrams. Can you help? Thank you.( My fridge is 16 years old now and I know it's probably more reliable than whats in the stores now. Thats why we've lived with it for so long. Having said that, if I can't repair this issue and the time comes that i need to replace my fridge, what do you find to be most reliable? )
Thank you! So easy with your tips!
Thanks and glad to help
Is there a diagnostic code to fill the ice maker?
Thank you. My issue is there is no water coming to the tray. I replaced the dual inlet valve and still no water coming over. I jumped the T & H and still nothing. What is the next step for not water coming into the ice cube tray? Water to the drink dispenser is working fine.
When you jumped t to h were you in test 25 in diagnostics? Won’t have power up there unless you’re in that test. Sound like an ice maker issue though. If you have the black ice maker. Go ahead and update it. If it’s not bad now it will be in the future.
I got no power. How to test fuse, temp sensor, and thermostadt?
My fridge is not making ice as it used to. Do you know why it's that happening?
No power to ice maker even when I'm in diagnostic step 25. Any videos on replacing the control board?
Some models require the door switch to be closed. Make sure it is not that simple before getting a board for it. lol
I installed the new ice maker following your video. How ever after installing and going to the 25 mode, i then had power and the fill cycle worked. I held the two left buttons in until the panel cleared but then i got the same message i strted with in the begging. ICE MAKER OFF. What am i doing wrong?
There should be a way to turn it on. On some models there is a button in the display that turns on and off the ice maker. Others you will have to go into options to turn it on.
If those don’t work or can’t figure it out I would find your use and care manual and it should mention how to do it in there. If you need the manual you can look up “Maytag manuals” on google to get the website where you can pull up the manual by model number.
Thanks
I have a Maytag with a similar ice maker. If I remove the ice maker, is there a way to jumper the refrigerator side of the wire harness to get the water to flow out of the tube that fills the ice maker? The refrigerator is inside an RV and this would be extremely helpful for winterizing.
I would just disconnect the tube. Gravity will get the water out of it. It’s only held in there by a vacuum in the tube. If you have ever had a drink with a straw and you hold the top on the straw over the hole and lift it out the drink will stay in the straw. Than when you let go the drink falls out. That essentially what your doing there when you disconnect the waterline from the valve.
@@BeardedApplianceRepair I don't have easy access to the rear of the refrigerator, so that may not be an option.
If anyone can help I followed this video and have power to the ice maker. When I jumped the connections to make the ice maker cycle I got absolutely nothing. This is different than video but would still make me believe it is the ice maker that needs to be replaced. Would that be correct?
I am stuck and disconnecting (separating) the power harness before pulling the ice maker out. Can someone explain where is the notch, or place to click to get them separated?
Hi. I encountered a fridge like this with the exact problem. My problem was that there was no tech sheet available. Someone must have taken it with them. Can you please help me in acquiring the tech sheet? The model of the fridge is WRX735SDBM02
Bearded Appliance Repair, I came home to water running out of the ice maker. (W10882923), is there anyway to test ice maker to see what is wrong?
Just found your response to Martin McDonough. My ice maker will click once (I'm assuming it's the water valve opening to fill the ice tray??) What is the valve part number that would need replacing and where is it located.
QUESTION what if nothing happens when I jump the t and h. There is cubes in the tray but they aren’t dumping out it seems like. I got it to do a cycle when jumping it the other day but it isn’t fixed and today when I did it again it won’t even cycle
Make sure it has power at “L” and “N”. If it does you need an ice maker. If not you will have to check power from the board to the harness at the ice maker. Do not jump L and N. That will cause a short and potential damage to your fridge.
What’s the part number of that kit?
What would make my lil arm not want to go back down an stay?
ice maker could be stuck. Might need a new ice maker. Is it a brand new install? If it is they come that way so it fill in just a few seconds after it gets power.
oh, that's the way those work. You have to physically turn it back on. You can call it the nature of the beast. There's no way to turn it back on automatically to my knowledge.
My fuse blew as soon as I put mine in.
Forget all that testing. Inspection mirror and flashlight, look in the tray, flaking/bubbling plastic liner = bad icemaker = plastic in ice cubes, needs to be replaced.
Replaced ice maker and water inlet valve on whirlpool fridge; dumped a load of ice, filled, and now not dumping again. What can I check next? Thanks.
Emitter and receiver also called ice level sensor. Its an Ir sensor that goes across the ice bin. Clean the holes with a q-tip first.
Only other thing is a bad new ice maker. Sounds like the emitter and receiver to me though. I believe there is a link in the description for it.
Bearded Appliance Repair it’s not the model with the sensor though, has the metal arm.
F C my bad I was thinking of another video. Thought the comment was on that one.
Try the filter if you haven’t already. Clogged filter can cause the mold not to fill up completely and can cause ice making issues.
Make sure it getting cold enough. Ice box fan can fail I believe there is a test for it in diagnostics. Tech sheet should be under the top right hung cap. If it’s not there check behind the kick plate.
Mess with the door switches a little bit too. If you see one of them fail the ice maker won’t cycle like it should. Only will cycle if the door is closed.
That’s what I would look for, only other thing would be a bad board or ice maker(even if it’s brand new. Can’t really test if it’s a bad board either. Just have to try it and see what happens. Good luck!
I have a maytag french door fridge , I have replaced the motor assembly twice now in 2 years . Now its not making ice AGAIN! Well , it will make ice then drop , refill then sit? I have used the jumper wire to get it to cycle , that seems to work ok..so I don't think its the motor. I took the motor off , cycled it ,it ran fine for about 4 days then back to not dropping ice. I have taken this icemaker out so many times I can do it in about 15 seconds now. UUGHH!
Make sure it fills all the way. Low water pressure to the ice maker can cause it to act funky. Try replacing the filter if you haven’t already.
@@BeardedApplianceRepair Thanks , I replaced it about 3 weeks ago. I turned down the amount of water of water that goes into the tray a little bit. It seems like my tray is not level , i get more water in front of the tray than the back. I don't know if it was the problem or not. I ordered a whole new ice maker a few hours ago . I so tired of messing with this thing.
@AnotherWacko I bought a whole new ice tray and motor assembly , looks like these replacements only last 18 months to 2 years then die..This is my 3rd one now in 6-7 years? Then my 2nd fridge on my porch just died ...start relay went out ( 2nd time in 2 years ) Bought a 10 dollar relay didn't work , then bought the universal start relay that is a round cylinder . It was super easy to install and started right up ..fingers crossed
I have a maytag/whirlpool refrigerator exactly the one in your video, but my problem i having is that is only making crushed ice no ice cubes coming out. There's ice on the bucket, and i hear the refrigerator working and making ice. Please help. Need a solution to this problem. What you think it is.
Could be the solenoid that pops the lever open for cubed ice. When you run it you should hear a pretty significant pop noise before the auger starts.
@@BeardedApplianceRepair can you share video of how to replace it?
Hi I replace the solenoid on my Maytag refrigerator, I installed it and it was working fine. Now today I noticed that now is coming out crushed and cube at the same time. What can it be.
You probably just have some ice clumped together. When you changed it out your ice probably melted and froze back together. Dump your ice bin and start over with new ice and it should work well.
I appreciate this video almost as much as I disliked the music. TURN OFF THE MUSIC!. Also, just cut and splice that motor ground wire.Can you refer us to where you found the Code 25 info.
Lol. I will see what I can do about the music. Thanks for the comment.
Test 25 is the ice maker test in diagnostic mode. You can find the tech sheet with this info in it under the top right hinge cap. That’s where most of them are now-a-days. If it’s not there look underneath behind the tow kick. Could be folded into the toe kick or in a bag right behind the toe kick.
Larry Hutcherson Sr I have looked into editing this music to turn it of or even turn it down. Conclusion is I won’t be able to until youtube can fix the issue. I added the music through their library so I’m not sure why it will not let me edit it. I’ll let you know if the issue gets resolved. Thanks again for the comment.
Bearded Appliance Repair Thanks for the great tips. You seem to be the only tech who explains the test procedure and diagnostics code setting.
Glad to help my friend. Thanks for the constructive criticism haha.
Bearded Appliance Repair i want to thank you for this video! I was going to comment that the music was great for this video. Not sure why. But it helped me focus!