WHIRLPOOL FRIDGE WRX986SIHZ Not Making Ice
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86%
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Water Inlet Valve
This valve controls the flow of water to the ice maker; a common failure mode is 'weeping' where the valve doesn't close fully. The resulting trickle freezes inside the fill tube, creating a physical ice plug that prevents future water from reaching the ice mold despite the control board calling for it.
SKU: W11168740
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8%
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Ice Maker Assembly
If the fill tube is not blocked but ice is not being produced or harvested, the internal thermostat or mold heater in the assembly has likely failed. This model's ice maker is a high-cycle component that often suffers from internal sensor drift, preventing it from initiating the harvest sequence.
SKU: W11658802
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6%
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Ice Room Fan Motor
The ice maker requires the ice room to reach a specific temperature (usually below 15°F) to trigger a harvest. If this fan fails or runs inconsistently, the ice room stays too warm, causing the ice to either not form properly or the control board to skip the harvest cycle entirely.
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DIY Repair Guide
Watch exactly how to replace the Water Inlet Valve.