Switched out the motor last week, and a couple comments about the video: Most importantly, the Amazon product has been improved. You no longer have to remove and replace the wiring to the new motor. It comes with an adapter that'll plug into the old wiring harnass into the new motor. The only difference now is replacing the 'crank' that plugs into the motor (2;59 in the video). The old L shaped platic piece is cut off, and the new one is spliced to the same wire. The kit comes with the new crank, and a wiring splicing kit. It also includes a heat shrink sleeve for the splice. You can not use the old crank to the new motor; the designs are different. 0:39 That panel was really hard to remove for me and nearly took 15 minutes. It might be frozen to the other place piece, but keep jiggling a screwdriver in the slot and it will eventually come off. 0:52 The plug was also hard to remove, but the secret is to push down on the middle square clip that secures the fit. Pushing down on the clip releasees the plug. The clips on the side do very little. 1:17 Yanking the ice maker out and putting it back in requires a lot of effort. Try jiggling the device side to side to help it move. Not having to replace the wiring makes the job significantly easier.
Thanks I did this a year ago and the fridge is no longer making ice. I wonder if I need to replace it again. I bought the product he linked in the vid, but I wonder if I bought an older one or the newer one you have
I just replaced mine. Your video was spot on. Had a really tough time getting to screw where auger motor is. In the end it is installed and working great. Once again. Thank you.
I followed this video last weekend and was able to fix my ice maker. I dont understand why we had to remove the entire wiring setup. The kit in the link provided, it didnt seem like you had to remove as much as you did. I appreciate you making and sharing this video
Thank you so much for this!! I didn't know this part number worked for my whirlpool wrx735 I got it for $70 compared to $150 if you bought by part number and they are identical!!now lets see how long it lasts.
Very helpful tutorial, (at least initially). I say that bc I just installed it and will have to see if the new machine produces ice. Good news is, is that there is sound coming from the ice maker, like a fan is running. Imo, I didn't think disconnecting the green wires was necessary. I felt I could change the part without that step, especially since it was a challenging step for me. Also, my kit came with a wire that I had to splice to the front in exchange for the old yellow wire thing. I'm not sure if you mention that or if your machine didn't need it, but the kit I bought in the link you provided came with one. With that said, I knew how to cut and splice wires already (at least I hope, again we'll see tomorrow if it produces ice) , but that would be helpful for the viewers to know.
How do I disconnect the electrical connector under the panel? Are there tabs I have to push in or pull out? I trying like heck, but don’t want to rip any wires.
I dismantled the harvest motor enclosure (black box) and found that the copper traces and wire connection inside was burnt badly. THIS is why Appliance Parts sends you a new wiring harness because when the thing failed is probably damaged the wiring somewhere also. Is really is not hard to replace the wiring harness.
Any tips for getting out a stick bin on this model? Pressing the side button and it works but can’t pull it out no matter how hard we try. Something is stuck 😕
Before replacing, isn’t there other things to look at? Mine produces water, no ice. Can the water line be frozen, could a wire that controls water into the ice maker be broken? Just want to make sure eliminate the simple things first.
At 1:47 in the video, you mention that the black cover icemaker has been recalled. One would assume that means Whirlpool will provide the replacement under the recall. Can you provide a link or reference information for the recall?
I ran the service test 25. Code 00 came back.. icemaker fill= off and water valve = off. It says to initiate icemaker fill jump thermostat T and H. I don't see an T. looks like I have the icemaker that looks like the one you pulled out.. I've replaced the dual valve and the ice maker motor does run.. just no water.. It may be frozen.. How did you attempt to thaw?
I got a new unit but when I put the ice detection bar in, the side on the left that goes into the unit goes all the way in and I'm not able to manually move the flap up and down. Is there something I need to do with a new unit to get that to work?
I checked the water line and filter to make sure it’s not clogged. And turn off defrost and on the refrigerator to see if it it works again. 90% of time it’s the ice make unit itself. So we just did it and it works.
Also whirlpool discontinue one version of the ice maker so wouldn’t hurt to call them up and ask for latest serial number for your make and model fridge.
See description not sure if the link still works. But make sure it’s compatible with your serial number by checking company website or calling them for part numbers.
Very nice video, well done. Question. Have you ever had a problem with that Fan in the back of the ice maker going bad? I think I am having that problem.
Replaced ice maker but still no ice after 48 hours. I can force water to fill the ice cube tray and if I do that, once the ice is made, it will harvest the ice automatically. However, it will not fill the tray with water after the harvest. Thoughts?
I can't even get the cover off of the ice maker to get in it. It is stuck. Any help with that? Do I have to turn off the whole thing to make the ice melt so it isn't stuck?
@@KeithBreon Our is under warranty. When the repair man came out he said there is probably a leak that froze it up. He order a whole new ice maker and a cover. He said he will probably have to break it off to replace the ice maker. He comes on 06/24 so we will see. I think the refrigerator should be turned off and then it will melt and come off. I might try that before he gets her. I don't want him to smash it.
Looks like an excellent tutorial, but too bad the video did not capture most of the work you were doing on the ice maker itself and the wire harnesses. Two thirds of you video just stared at the old and replacement parts. I wish you would have walked us through the replacement process. Some of us need more help. Thanks anyway.
All of these videos say " FIXING your ice maker thats not making ice". Not replacing the ice maker... obviously the component that failed isn't worth replacing?? I just wish the title matched the video guys. If my water pump started leaking on my truck I would hope a video on fixing the leak ( new replacement part ) would be the instructed procedure. Not a trip to the repair shop for a new motor to install. Not hating on anybody just irritated at a new fridge that needs a replacement icemaker, it would seem, only weeks after warranty expires....what goes bad for it to stop working suddenly??
@@megawatts sorry to hear that. I guess this particular model refer has had some problems. Its a great fridge and far from cheap but sweet baby Jesus, $600 for a slide in replacement???? We bought a countertop ice maker for $125 and it works great but the little woman wants the original replaced. I've put it off long enough....
@@megawatts I had trouble also. While pushing the tab down I used a small screwdriver to work all around it to loosen it off, and after getting it off i noticed that it needs to come forward towards you.
Switched out the motor last week, and a couple comments about the video:
Most importantly, the Amazon product has been improved. You no longer have to remove and replace the wiring to the new motor. It comes with an adapter that'll plug into the old wiring harnass into the new motor. The only difference now is replacing the 'crank' that plugs into the motor (2;59 in the video). The old L shaped platic piece is cut off, and the new one is spliced to the same wire. The kit comes with the new crank, and a wiring splicing kit. It also includes a heat shrink sleeve for the splice. You can not use the old crank to the new motor; the designs are different.
0:39 That panel was really hard to remove for me and nearly took 15 minutes. It might be frozen to the other place piece, but keep jiggling a screwdriver in the slot and it will eventually come off.
0:52 The plug was also hard to remove, but the secret is to push down on the middle square clip that secures the fit. Pushing down on the clip releasees the plug. The clips on the side do very little.
1:17 Yanking the ice maker out and putting it back in requires a lot of effort. Try jiggling the device side to side to help it move.
Not having to replace the wiring makes the job significantly easier.
Thanks I did this a year ago and the fridge is no longer making ice. I wonder if I need to replace it again. I bought the product he linked in the vid, but I wonder if I bought an older one or the newer one you have
I followed your video step by step and I was able to fix my icemaker. Great job explaining the process, taken pictures as a great suggestion.
I just replaced mine. Your video was spot on. Had a really tough time getting to screw where auger motor is. In the end it is installed and working great. Once again. Thank you.
2:05 you're definitely a parent.. I can hear the distinct cry of Peppa Pigs brother in the background 😂
Wow! You learn something new every day
I followed this video last weekend and was able to fix my ice maker. I dont understand why we had to remove the entire wiring setup. The kit in the link provided, it didnt seem like you had to remove as much as you did. I appreciate you making and sharing this video
at 07:15 model number on blue sticker is oem part number w10300024 awesome this will work for WRX735SDHZ00 confirmed. thanks!!! brother.. life saver.
Awesome video, and great tip for taking photos prior to disconnecting the wire harnesses
Thank you so much for this!! I didn't know this part number worked for my whirlpool wrx735 I got it for $70 compared to $150 if you bought by part number and they are identical!!now lets see how long it lasts.
Very helpful tutorial, (at least initially). I say that bc I just installed it and will have to see if the new machine produces ice. Good news is, is that there is sound coming from the ice maker, like a fan is running.
Imo, I didn't think disconnecting the green wires was necessary. I felt I could change the part without that step, especially since it was a challenging step for me.
Also, my kit came with a wire that I had to splice to the front in exchange for the old yellow wire thing. I'm not sure if you mention that or if your machine didn't need it, but the kit I bought in the link you provided came with one.
With that said, I knew how to cut and splice wires already (at least I hope, again we'll see tomorrow if it produces ice) , but that would be helpful for the viewers to know.
Thank you so much for this video! It was easy to follow, precise, and I made it fool proof.
Good job on the video
How do I disconnect the electrical connector under the panel? Are there tabs I have to push in or pull out? I trying like heck, but don’t want to rip any wires.
I am having the same issue removing the connectors.
Thank you for your help one of the terminal was burn for the heating element.
I dismantled the harvest motor enclosure (black box) and found that the copper traces and wire connection inside was burnt badly. THIS is why Appliance Parts sends you a new wiring harness because when the thing failed is probably damaged the wiring somewhere also. Is really is not hard to replace the wiring harness.
Why did you change the wiring harness?
Any tips for getting out a stick bin on this model? Pressing the side button and it works but can’t pull it out no matter how hard we try. Something is stuck 😕
same here! ugh.
Where do I find this part to buy including the wires, as wires are different like you mentioned on the video. Thank you.
This video was spot on!! Thanks
Before replacing, isn’t there other things to look at? Mine produces water, no ice. Can the water line be frozen, could a wire that controls water into the ice maker be broken? Just want to make sure eliminate the simple things first.
Good point try defrosting first and see if it fixes the ice maker. We did that first too!
At 1:47 in the video, you mention that the black cover icemaker has been recalled. One would assume that means Whirlpool will provide the replacement under the recall. Can you provide a link or reference information for the recall?
Don’t haven link but read it in the forms sorry best to call whirlpool
In the Amazon link provided for the part it doesn’t show on that listing it comes with the wiring harness
Better than appliance repair’s video. Thank you.
I ran the service test 25. Code 00 came back.. icemaker fill= off and water valve = off. It says to initiate icemaker fill jump thermostat T and H. I don't see an T. looks like I have the icemaker that looks like the one you pulled out..
I've replaced the dual valve and the ice maker motor does run.. just no water.. It may be frozen.. How did you attempt to thaw?
This really helped, thank you
I got a new unit but when I put the ice detection bar in, the side on the left that goes into the unit goes all the way in and I'm not able to manually move the flap up and down. Is there something I need to do with a new unit to get that to work?
Some one already kind of ask this but is there nothing else that you check before determinate that it was the ice maker unit ?
I checked the water line and filter to make sure it’s not clogged. And turn off defrost and on the refrigerator to see if it it works again. 90% of time it’s the ice make unit itself. So we just did it and it works.
Hello, where did you get the harness from ? I ordered the same unit but cabling is off for the same fridge 🤦🏻♂️
From the unit. You may have ordered a slightly different model. Check the serial number.
Also whirlpool discontinue one version of the ice maker so wouldn’t hurt to call them up and ask for latest serial number for your make and model fridge.
@@megawatts thank you for the reply. Got the wiring done and back to working. thanks again for your great video !
Where do I buy the new ice maker to replace this one?
How long does it normally take to produce ice again once its hooked back up?
24 hours
But discard the first full batch as there may be particles from manufacture left or residue from the plastic housing.
I can't get the wire harness apart!!! afraid I'll pull the wires out. any ideas? UGGGG!!!
How to unplug the white plug ? It’s stuck for me
What replacement model is that"? Where did u order from?
See description not sure if the link still works. But make sure it’s compatible with your serial number by checking company website or calling them for part numbers.
Excellent video
Very nice video, well done.
Question.
Have you ever had a problem with that Fan in the back of the ice maker going bad?
I think I am having that problem.
No issues with fan yet. Sorry couldn’t be of more help!
Replaced ice maker but still no ice after 48 hours. I can force water to fill the ice cube tray and if I do that, once the ice is made, it will harvest the ice automatically. However, it will not fill the tray with water after the harvest. Thoughts?
Put your control arm up and down again if that don’t work likely it’s a defected new ice maker try another one.
@@megawatts Tried anther 1 and the same thing happens im thinking control board
@@joemilazzo6955 yeah most likely
I can't even get the cover off of the ice maker to get in it. It is stuck. Any help with that? Do I have to turn off the whole thing to make the ice melt so it isn't stuck?
I have this issue too, did you get yours off?
@@KeithBreon Our is under warranty. When the repair man came out he said there is probably a leak that froze it up. He order a whole new ice maker and a cover. He said he will probably have to break it off to replace the ice maker. He comes on 06/24 so we will see. I think the refrigerator should be turned off and then it will melt and come off. I might try that before he gets her. I don't want him to smash it.
Looks like an excellent tutorial, but too bad the video did not capture most of the work you were doing on the ice maker itself and the wire harnesses. Two thirds of you video just stared at the old and replacement parts. I wish you would have walked us through the replacement process. Some of us need more help. Thanks anyway.
Please whats the new ice maker model number
All of these videos say " FIXING your ice maker thats not making ice". Not replacing the ice maker... obviously the component that failed isn't worth replacing?? I just wish the title matched the video guys. If my water pump started leaking on my truck I would hope a video on fixing the leak ( new replacement part ) would be the instructed procedure. Not a trip to the repair shop for a new motor to install. Not hating on anybody just irritated at a new fridge that needs a replacement icemaker, it would seem, only weeks after warranty expires....what goes bad for it to stop working suddenly??
In our case the motor failed and stop rotating.
@@megawatts sorry to hear that. I guess this particular model refer has had some problems. Its a great fridge and far from cheap but sweet baby Jesus, $600 for a slide in replacement???? We bought a countertop ice maker for $125 and it works great but the little woman wants the original replaced. I've put it off long enough....
This video only shows half the job. It is a very difficult repair. Not for beginners.
Wish wish I could see more where you took the wires apart. Your camera was too much on an angle
Sorry was a one person show. :(
Still doesn’t work :(
I can't get that stupid fucking cover off at the start. I swear I'm doing the same thing you are with a flat head screwdriver and it will not budge!!!
Try a smaller flat head
@@megawatts I had trouble also. While pushing the tab down I used a small screwdriver to work all around it to loosen it off, and after getting it off i noticed that it needs to come forward towards you.
I had the same issue. But eventually got it
Also, once you pop it off, you have to slide it towards you.
I wanted to give you a thumbs up but you couldn't see anything....