WHIRLPOOL FRIDGE WRS325SDHZ Not Making Ice

Ice Maker Assembly

This is the primary mechanical unit responsible for sensing, freezing, and harvesting ice. In this specific model, the internal drive motor or the heater that releases the cubes often fails, preventing the harvest cycle even if the tray is full or the unit is reset. Replacing the entire assembly is the only reliable way to restore the timing and dumping mechanism.

SKU: W11516970

Water Inlet Valve

The water inlet valve uses a dedicated solenoid to send water to the ice maker. If the solenoid fails or becomes restricted by sediment, the ice maker will cycle through its harvest movements but will never receive water to create new cubes. This is a common failure point if the water dispenser still works but the ice maker is dry.

SKU: WPW10238100

EveryDrop Refrigerator Water Filter 1

Whirlpool refrigerators require a minimum of 20 psi at the inlet valve to function. A clogged or aged filter significantly reduces flow rate and pressure; while the dispenser may still trickle, the low pressure is often insufficient to fully open the ice maker's fill valve, leading to undersized cubes or no ice production.