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This ice maker bin temperature sensor is a precision component designed to monitor and regulate the temperature within the ice storage compartment of select refrigerators. By continuously detecting temperature levels, it communicates real-time data to the appliance’s electronic control board, helping to optimize ice production and prevent issues such as excessive melting or overfilling. Constructed for reliability, this genuine OEM part is compatible with a range of models from Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, and other affiliated brands. Proper installation ensures consistent ice quality and efficient operation—model verification is recommended prior to purchase.
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Fred W - May 9, 2025
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Easy repair
Fixed the problem of excessive ice production
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Randall H - June 15, 2021
Verified Purchase
Extremely Simple Freestanding Icemaker Repair
The ice bin thermometer (thermistor) arrived promptly and was identical to the faulty part. The entire "fix" took less than 10 minutes from opening the box to restarting the appliance. I read a couple of suggestions by PartSelect experts before the part arrived and the installation went just as they described it.
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James L - September 15, 2022
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EASY REPAIR
The bin sensor solved the ice maker over production. This is the second time it has failed.
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Kim M - April 7, 2020
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Easy-to-replace temperature sensor fixed my ice maker!
The temperature sensor I received was super easy to install in my ice maker. Now my ice maker is no longer making too much ice....and I’ve saved a lot on a service call!
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STEPHANIE N - April 9, 2021
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EASY REPAIR
PART IN GREAT CONDITION - PERFECT FIX!
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Kathleen T - December 11, 2018
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Worked perfectly!
The part was easy to install and worked perfectly!
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Kathy L - December 2, 2022
Verified Purchase
Replaced for the 2nd time
On this particular ice maker, this is the 2nd time we’ve had to replace this one part but so worth it. It is an easy fix and we have been so happy with our ice maker that has lasted for 5 years already. I keep it maintained and clean and it does the rest. Thank you for making it easier to work on our own stuff to help us save money.
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Clince M - August 27, 2022
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Making ice
Part was simple to install and works great, now making ice and shutting off when it is supposed to.
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Kenneth O - August 11, 2018
Verified Purchase
Thermistor replacement
I searched for the part online after locating it in the owners manual. I could only find a picture of the required part. The caption was always no part available.I called customer service at 1am eastern. The best customer service!!. She was able to locate the part and number. In a few minutes the part was on the way. I was able to read reviews from other sales and this part fit the bill. my ice was in overload making ice. after a 3 minute installation< I'm sitting back enjoying my ice maker again. Thanks PartSelect!!!
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RANDALL B - August 19, 2019
Verified Purchase
Ice maker
All went well! Works like it is supposed to be
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Would no stop making ice
Instead of hiring a technician to repair my 2022 Kitchen Aid ice machine for parts, labor, & service call of $300+, I decided to research a little. Google & U-Tube directed me with what was most probable wrong & walked through exactly how to replace part needed. The secret or guarantee correct repair is to use OEM parts only. $59.50 later
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William from FORT MYERS, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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Very easy installation.
Tools needed: - 1/4 inch nut driver or socket & ratchet (or wrench... depending on what you have available.) - Optional: Flashlight and mirror
1 - I turned the power off. 2 - Grabbing the bottom of the cover (above the ice bin) with both hands, I pulled sharply toward me and the cover was free. 3 - I used t
... Read morehe nut driver to remove the screw holding the thermistor in place against the wall of the ice bin. 4 - I used the flashlight and mirror to confirm the placement of the connector. 5 - Used my index finger to depress the locking clip and gently pulled the connector downward. 6 - I attached the new thermistor to the ice bin wall using the nut driver. 7 - I threaded the connector up to the control board and pushed it into place. (This step was the most difficult for me... I had to use the mirror to confirm that I was properly aligned.) 8 - Turned on the power (and shut off the "FAST ICE" option -- may not be available on all ice maker models). 9 - I scooped out a gallon of ice for my tea maker. 10 - A few hours I checked the bin level to confirm that the ice maker was behaving.
All in all, a very simple repair and certainly beats paying someone $200 or $300 for a five minute job.
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Ronald from EADS, TN
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Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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Ice bin overflowing not shutting off. Kept making ice
Pull cover off in front of ice tray and ice grid cutter to make easy to get at temperature sensor wire connector. remove connection plug to temperature sensor remove screw on side of ice bin that holds sensor in position. Put sensor in a class of ice 32 degrees and measured resistance read 6.2K should of been read 8.7K Ordered a
... Read more new Temperature sensor from partselect.com . Installed in 5 min working like a champ again. The instructions book call the part I need a Bin Thermister instead off temperature sensor.
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Donald from LITITZ, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers
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Replaced the bin thermostat.
Followed YouTube instructions. Went flawlessly!
David from JACKSONVILLE, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Ice bin overfilling
I'm an hvac/r technician, and regularly work on ice machines. Begin my pulling the white over beneath the control panel. It snaps in place so pull on the bottom then left out. 1/4 nut driver is all you need, and remove the screw holding the bin thermistor clip to the side. Up to the right , beneath the control panel, behind the plasti
... Read morec panel you previously removed is the mollex connector. Unplug the thermistor and follow instructions in reverse to reinstall.
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Travis from N CHESTERFLD, VA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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The ice machine was overfilling with ice
Pull the white cover from the front of the machine. Remove the screw that holds the thermistor body in place. Disconnect the old thermistor. Plug in the new thermistor. Snap the new thermistor body into the cover and reinsert the screw to the sidewall. Replace white cover. Complete!
Jeffrey from COLLEYVILLE, TX
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
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Ice machine would not turn off when bin was full.
This is the second time for this repair. Seems to occur after cleaning. Make sure you get the right part. Look at the old thermistor for correct model number, they look the same but are different. Turn off machine, unsnap cover plate, unplug old thermistor, remove holding screw with nut driver, replace in reverse order, turn on ice machin
... Read moree. Next time I clean the machine I may remove the thermistor.
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Robert from PROSPECT, KY
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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Too much ice
Replaced thermistor u
Patrick from ROME, GA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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Mike
November 17, 2017
Hello,I have a Maytag ice maker model # mim1555zrs0, it won't stop making ice. I cleaned the thermostat but it didn't solve the problem. Should I replace the thermostat? Part # wpw10511923 ?? Thanks
For model number M1M1555ZRS0
Hi Mike, Thank you for the question. I suggest replacing the thermostat first and if this does not fix the issue you may need to replace the Water Inlet Valve,PartSelect Number: PS11738179. Hope this helps!
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Ron
October 11, 2021
ICEMACHINE MAKING TOO MUCH ICE. FROM ANSWERS FROM OTHERS SOUNDS LIKE THERMISTOR IS BAD.WHERE IS THERMISTR AND HOW DOES ONE CHANGE IT
For model number KUIC15PHZS0
Hello Ron, Thank you for the question. The Thermistor is also called the Bin Temperature Sensor. You will need to pull the white cover off from the front of the machine. Remove the screw that holds the thermistor in place and unplug the plastic connector and reverse the steps to install. We hope this helps!
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Cheryl
August 8, 2018
How to replace the thermistor in a self standing ice maker
Hello Cheryl, thank you for your question. Once you locate the thermistor, it would simply unplug from the wire harness and the new thermistor would plug in and be remounted into its holder. If you would like to know where this part is located in your model, please resubmit a new question with the model number information. I hope this helps!
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Rodney
March 24, 2023
My 6 yr old Kitchen Aid ice maker stopped making ice. Ice plate gets frosty but the recirculation pump is not circulating water. I replaced the pump and that didn’t help, because the pump never gets the signal to start pumping water. Visual inspection of wire harness inside icebox looks good. The unit beeps every two minutes like it’s sending a start signal to the pump but the pump never cycles on. Any ideas on what and how to troubleshoot next?
For model number KUID508ESS1
Hi Rodney, thank you for reaching out. We have narrowed the issue down to the following parts: the water inlet valve, part number PS11765823, the water filter, part number PS8759230, the temperature sensor, part number PS11755842, and the control board, part number PS12346592. We hope this helps!
Too much ice. But where is the thermostat that needs replaced.
On door? Where is it located.
Thank you.
For model number KUIC15NHZS0
Hello Tom, thank you for your inquiry. This temperature sensor is located on the right side wall behind the access cover to the control panel. We hope this information helps!
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Tim
January 29, 2025
Ice maker makes ice, but does not dump until the reset button is pushed. How do I make it dump automatically.
For model number 79572483411
Hi Tim, thank you for contacting us. We would suggest checking the auger motor, part number PS12080202. The motor operates the auger to push ice cubes down the chute, providing easy access to ice through the refrigerator's dispenser. We hope this solves your problem!
Our unit is not making ice. Water is running over the freeze plate but not freezing. Runs a clean cycle normally. It almost seems to be stuck in the defrost cycle to drop the ice on the wire cutters.
For model number KUIC18NNZS0
Hi Matt,
Thank you for your question. If the evaporator chill plate and heat exchanger is not making ice, check to make sure the compressor is coming on. If the compressor is running the issue may be with the sealed system and it will need to be checked by an appliance repairperson. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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JOHN
June 28, 2025
Sheet of ice forms on metal wire grid but does not carve out and drop the ice into the bin.
For model number WUI75X15HZ00
Hi John, thank you for contacting us. A faulty ice maker temperature sensor can cause the ice maker to form a sheet of ice on the grid but not release it. You may need to replace it to fix the issue. Its part number is PS11755842. We hope this solves your problem!
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Cecil
April 28, 2023
Ice maker is not making ice
For model number KUIX305ESS1
Hi Cecil, thank you for the question. We would recommend checking the water tubes and the filter for clogging. If these are not the issues, then we would recommend checking the water inlet valve, part number PS11765823, to fix the issue. Glad to be of help!
Our kitchenaid undercounter ice maker Mod. KUIC15NRTS2 builds up too much ice, makes a grinding noise and then floods the floor with water. Turning it off stops the flooding. Removing the ice and restarting lets it operate normally for a day or two, then it repeats the cycle again. The drain is not stopped up. Ran it through the cleaning cycle but it didn’t help. The ice sensor thermistor measures around 32K ohms when placed in a glass of ice water. What should the value be? Any suggestions for the next checkout step sequence or what the most probable cause of the problem might be? Thanks for your help.
For model number KUIC15NRTS2
Hi Harry, thank you for reaching out. The thermistor should read 7.4K Ohms or less at temperatures greater than 37°F (bin is empty), and a resistance of 7.6K Ohms or more at temperatures lower than 37°F (bin is full). The thermistor, part number PS11755741, is a potential cause of failure and needs to be replaced. We hope this helps, good luck with the repair!
