Parts That Fix Whirlpool Refrigerator ED5KVEXVQ00 Ice maker won’t dispense ice
Ice maker won’t dispense ice is a commonly reported symptom for the ED5KVEXVQ00 Whirlpool Refrigerator, and we have put together a full guide on how to fix this. This advice is based on feedback from people who own this exact appliance. We have listed the most common parts for your ED5KVEXVQ00 Whirlpool Refrigerator that will fix Ice maker won’t dispense ice. We have included repair instructions, and helpful step-by-step video tutorials. If you are experiencing this issue, not to worry, DIYers just like you have fixed this, and shared their experience to help you!
This is a control bracket for your refrigerator, and may also be known as the dispenser control bracket. The function of this part is to hold the micro switches and the light socket in the freezer dispenser section in place. Its measurements are roughly 9 inches long and 5 inches high, and this model comes in white. The tools you will need in order to do this repair include a Phillips screw driver, a quarter-inch nut-driver, and a pair of needle-nose pliers. If your ice dispenser is not working properly, your bracket could be the problem.
This white ice bin auger drum comes with a washer.
In this kit you will find the support, the ice door, spring, and delay. The heater ribbon is no longer needed and therefore will not be included with this part. This kit works in the dispenser chute to let ice through when it is being dispensed. If you have the following symptoms such as: door sweating, difficulty opening or closing door, frost buildup, warm freezer section, or problems with ice dispensing, then this is a solution. The tools needed for this repair are a putty knife, needle nose pliers, and 1/4 inch nut driver. Wear work gloves to protect your hands when performing this repair.
This switch is located inside the dispenser.
This is a refrigerator ice guide that is made entirely of clear plastic. This ice guide is located in the freezer door. Turn your refrigerator ice dispenser off before replacing the part. This is a simple repair, and the only tool you will need is a small flat blade screwdriver to push on the pivot tab on the bottom of the ice guide. Do not worry about breaking the side or pivot tabs on your existing ice guide because it will be discarded anyway. This is a genuine manufacturer replacement part.
This part attaches to the drive shaft of the ice dispenser motor.
This kit includes the metal auger, auger coupling and washer.
This is an icemaker for your refrigerator/freezer. Take note that this part does not include the front cover, the wire harness, or the shut-off arm. These must be ordered separately or recycled from your old unit. This unit as a whole will allow your appliance to produce ice. This model makes eight radius ice cubes.If your ice maker is no longer making ice, dispensing ice, or if it is leaking, it will need to be replaced.
The water inlet valve (Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve Kit) provides water for the ice maker and water dispenser. This part is located at the back of the refrigerator, and connects to the water supply. If your water inlet valve is malfunctioning, you could be getting a lack of water to the inside of your refrigerator. Your ice maker may not produce cubes or your water dispenser may not work. This breakage can occur from material fatigue or normal use, and is a sign the part should be replaced soon. The water inlet valve must be replaced if the solenoids no longer have continuity or the valve has internal blockage. The part measures approximately 6.5 inches long and 3 inches wide and is constructed of plastic and metal. It comes in blue/green/red.
This ice auger support, also known as a baffle, is a manufacturer-approved replacement part for your refrigerator ice maker. This part can become cracked or damaged, preventing your ice auger from doing its job. This repair requires extensive disassembly; take photos as you go to make reassembly easier. To replace this part, life the ice door out of the way and life the ice arm into the off position. Pull out the ice bucket and use a 1/4 inch nut driver to remove the screws holding the ice container and connecting rod in place. Pry the e-clip and washer off the bottom of the auger assembly. Use a 9/16ths wrench to remove the nut at the bottom of the auger. Pull off the auger teeth assembly and replace the auger support with your new part. Now you can begin reassembling.
*Please note, this door chute is no longer being manufactured with a heater.
This part may come with a plastic or metal auger depending on the factory. It will work with your appliance if found with the model number. (Make sure you install properly at back of ice container, because it must be engaged for the crushed ice feature to work)
Bucket only. All other parts sold separately. This part holds the ice once it's released from the icemaker.
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This kit includes the module motor, ejector arm, and ice stripper arm. The complete icemaker is sold separately.
The ice maker thermostat, also known as the cycling thermostat, controls and regulates the ice maker ejection cycle by monitoring the temperature inside the freezer to determine when to release the ice into the bin and start the ice making cycle again. If your ice maker is making unusual noises, or if the ice maker is not making or dispensing ice, there could be an issue with the thermostat. Before you begin this repair, make sure the power is disconnected from your refrigerator, and that any food that may spoil is safely stored. This is an OEM part and is sourced directly from the manufacturer. This thermostat is sold individually, and comes with two attachment clips.
This dispenser door pin comes with the washer.
This part consists of a cube and arm that upon activation opens the ice container gate and allows the ice cubes to enter into the chute and into the ice and water dispenser.
This motor rotates the auger. When the auger rotates, it pushes ice out of the bin, through a chute to the user.