Yes the optics can still be bad if they pass the test.
Ice maker quit working whirlpool refrigerator.
If the icemaker switch does not have continuity replace it.
It takes 15 30 minutes to fix on average.
If the water lines are damaged replace them to avoid leaks.
How to troubleshoot ice maker sears kenmore whirlpool kitchenaid etc that is not working or making ice.
Straighten the water lines out if you find any kinks.
Two flashes repeated once means the ice maker s optics are blocked or defective a steady on light for 5 seconds means the ice maker s optics boards are working properly.
If the water inlet valve is defective or if it has insufficient pressure it won t allow water to flow through.
That did not solve the problem so i bought and installed a new ice maker unit.
Working on maytag msd2559xeb04 side by side refrigerator.
In this video you will learn ice maker repair.
If the icemaker switch is turned on but the ice maker still isn t working use a multimeter to test the switch for continuity.
Because they still have to send power to the icemaker.
The water inlet valve is an electrically controlled valve that opens to supply water to the dispenser and ice maker.
As a result the ice maker won t make ice.
Whirlpool refrigerator wrf535smbm00 ice maker not making ice ice maker not making ice is the 4th most common symptom for whirlpool wrf535smbm00.
That has not solved the problem.
Water line malfunction or setting.
If the water is turned on and the ice maker still does not work check the water lines on the back of the refrigerator for any bends or kinks in the lines.
Open the freezer door and immediately view the diagnostics red status light next to the ice maker s on off switch.
You can find a few more things to try on the frigidaire ice maker not working guide even though it s for frigidaires a lot of the same solutions apply.
Ice makers receive water through a small water supply line that runs from the refrigerator to a water pipe funnel or a water filter.
Many parts also have a video showing step by step how to fix the ice maker not making ice problem for whirlpool wrf535smbm00.
Be sure the water shutoff valve is open.
Ice maker stopped producing ice but continued to dispense water so i tested the fill valve and got somewhat low resistance readings so i purchased and installed a new fill valve.
The instructions below from diyers like you make the repair simple and easy.
The most common reasons for ice maker problems are.