With the right care and maintenance, an ice maker can provide many years of trouble-free service, but when something goes wrong it is a very big deal. When your ice machine stops making ice, you may be tempted to call in a repair person, but that option can be very expensive. Before you call a repair person to fix your ice machine, take the time to do some basic troubleshooting on your own.

Watch for Early Warning Signs

One of the best ways to repair your Whirlpool ice maker is to catch signs of trouble early and resolve them before they get worse. There are some classic early-warning signs of ice maker problems, and it is important to keep your eyes open. For instance, cloudy or discolored ice could be a sign of excessive minerals in the water. This hard water could eventually clog up the ice maker and cause problems, so it is important to be on the lookout for these problems.

Excessive Iron

The quality of the water in your home will have a strong effect on the quality of the ice produced by your ice maker. The water can also effect how long your ice maker will last and how often you will need to change the filters. When you purchased your Whirlpool ice maker, you should have received a manual that details how often each of the filters will need to be changed. Although these guidelines are helpful, it is important to keep in mind that additional factors, such as the hardness or softness of your water and how often you use the ice maker, can change the frequency of filter replacements. If you notice that the ice is stained or rust-colored, there may be a problem with excessive iron in the water. If that is the case, installing a water softener in the water line and an iron filter in the ice maker should solve your problem.

Ice Maker Will Not Power On

If the ice maker will not turn on at all, a number of things could be to blame, and the best way to troubleshoot and repair the problem is to rule out each problem one at a time. If the ice machine does not appear to be responding, the first thing to check is the power to the receptacle. It is possible that a fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has been tripped, so be sure to test the receptacle by unplugging the ice maker and plugging in another appliance. If there is power to the receptacle, check to make sure the light on the ice maker is on. If the light is on, the ice maker probably needs a good cleaning. Also check the temperature of the room. If the room temperature is colder then normal, it could interfere with the proper operation of the thermostat and prevent the machine from making ice.

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Whirlpool Ice Maker Troubleshooting

Ice Maker Troubleshooting