WHIRLPOOL FRIDGE WRF560SEHZ Ice Maker Frozen
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91%
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Ice Maker Assembly
If the ice maker is 'frozen' into a solid block, the internal harvest heater or the thermostat has likely failed. This prevents the unit from ejecting ice, causing subsequent water fills to overflow and freeze the entire mechanism. Replacing the full assembly restores the timing and heating cycle required for proper harvest.
SKU: W11658802
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5%
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Water Inlet Valve
A common cause for a 'frozen' ice maker is a leaking solenoid on the water inlet valve. If the valve fails to close completely, a small trickle of water enters the fill tube and freezes before reaching the tray, eventually forming an ice plug that prevents any water from entering the ice maker.
SKU: WPW10341320
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4%
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Refrigerator Door Gasket
If the 'frozen' symptom describes heavy frost buildup on the exterior of the ice maker, it is often caused by an air leak. If the door gasket is not sealing properly, warm moist air enters the freezer and condenses on the coldest component—the ice maker—leading to excessive frost and mechanical jams.
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