this product says it can be used in my Whirlpool refrigerator. Since it has been installed, our ice maker no longer works. What is the issue?
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keep taking it out of the 'socket' and refitting it until it is in properly. At first I thought I installed it the right way but neither my water dispenser in the door or the ice maker worked. It was only after I gave it a very strong turn to the right and heard a new click I hadn't heard before that I knew I installed it correctly and water began to flow. I'm not the handiest person but I can hold my own. This was a very tricky install in my opinion and requires some patience and strength.
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I installed one on my refrigerator 10 years ago and it is still working. I had a 30 year old whirlpool upright freezer I installed another one on it to fix intermittent compressor start problem. It worked for a few weeks but the freezer compressor failed no fault of the RCO. If properly installed and it don't fix the problem you probably need a new appliance or professional opinion.
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To be perfectly honest I haven't changed the parts yet.The fridge has been working since I checked out the original problem. My plan is to change the 3 parts in April when the family is away and plug the fridge into a serge protector.
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Mine is still working just fine, with light to medium use throughout the week. When the ice maker starts it makes a soft motor sound, which is caused by its pump, and once the ice tray is filled this noise stops. Sometimes, you can also hear a louder sound, made by a cooling fan. This unit is not the most silent on the planet but mine still works. Hope this helps.
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I usually look up the part number recommended for an appliance and then look for cross reference numbers. The ice maker you've asked about fits a lot of appliances.
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The kit is only a replacement ice maker unit. It DOES NOT contain the water valve or water tube up to the ice maker unit. You would have to check the back of the refrigerator at the bottom to see if there is a valve and water line running to the freezer compartment. I would also check to see if there is an electrical connector in the left rear of the freezer unit near where the ice maker would be.
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I'm sorry, I can't answer your question, I bought this ice maker and gave it as a gift.
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Long term I have not heard of an actual fix that works to make this refrigerator's ice maker reliable. That is why I have joined the class action suit mentioned in earlier posts. Short term this is what I did. I shut off the ice maker, defrosted the ice maker section with a blow dryer (to speed up the defrosting of the ice buildup in the back.) In my case I had ice build up in the back of the unit which caused it to malfunction. I used towels to sop up the water as it melted. This became tedious as it kept recurring. We have hardwood floors and can't baby sit the refrigerator every second so I bit the bullet and bought a new refrigerator (Samsung, which I LOVE). The Frigidaire is a horror show.
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I don't know what that means but the icemaker in this refridgerator is the worst in every way. Mine is 2 years old and I can't tell you how many times the repair people have been to my house to try and fix it. Even when it works it barely makes enough ice for a two person household.
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Take out the filter and look at the "evaporator". It will probably be covered with ice. I believe this means the unit is low on freon. I had the same problem and have not been able to find anyone to repair it. Mine lasted two seasons.
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There are 2 things you nee to inspect: 1- check the water tank inside the refrigerator, remove and clean if necessary. 2- if you remove the original filter you need to install an outer filter in the water line that go inside the ice maker and water thank. If the problem persist replace or inspect the water valve on the back of refrigerator beside the compressor assuming that this refrigerator is an (Artica) by GE. Some ref comes with 2 filters check for that to.
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Does the freezer have a ice build up. If not the compressor may be bad. If so then the defrost thermostat maybe bad. You can troubleshoot by checking the board
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Hello, yes this is the correct replacement ice maker for your unit. Please let us know if you have any other questions! Thank you!
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I take it you have called the company, do they have repair people on their lists that will help you? maybe you need to take it to the fridge repair people, really just saying what I would do. good luck
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If you're also pouring the mixture in pre-chilled, then the machine may be shot. I got my first one of these freezers just before last Christmas. It made two batches just fine and then the freezing mechanism in the base stopped working. Cuisinart replaced the unit (I had to pay shipping both ways) so I'm giving them one more chance as it's a sweet little machine when it works. Good luck.
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I did not buy Whirlpool or Amana because one particular complaint crops up repeatedly about this model and, when I approached Whirlpool to find out if they had made some sort of running change to improve reliability, they stopped communicating with me. Life is short and I need a new fridge so I did not become expert on the issue. You can see what I'm talking about by going through the reviews. That problem (yours, as well?) manifests when unwanted water freezes in the freezer and then leaks out, sometimes causing considerable floor damage. So...look carefully at the floor of your freezer for excess water. I did not buy Whirlpool or Amana because one particular complaint crops up repeatedly about this model and, when I approached Whirlpool to find out if they had made some sort of running change to improve reliability, they stopped communicating with me. Life is short and I need a new fridge so I did not become expert on the issue. You can see what I'm talking about by going through the reviews. That problem (yours, as well?) manifests when unwanted water freezes in the freezer and then leaks out, sometimes causing considerable floor damage. So...look carefully at the floor of... » Read More I did not buy Whirlpool or Amana because one particular complaint crops up repeatedly about this model and, when I approached Whirlpool to find out if they had made some sort of running change to improve reliability, they stopped communicating with me. Life is short and I need a new fridge so I did not become expert on the issue. You can see what I'm talking about by going through the reviews. That problem (yours, as well?) manifests when unwanted water freezes in the freezer and then leaks out, sometimes causing considerable floor damage. So...look carefully at the floor of your freezer for excess water. « Show Less
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You need to look to see if your ice maker is attached on the side or somewhere else. If its attached on the left side this should work with minor adjustment. I replaced mine in less than 15 min.