Whirlpool Refrigerator Ice Maker (W11126009)

The Whirlpool Refrigerator Ice Maker is a self-contained unit mounted inside the freezer compartment that automatically freezes water into ice cubes and releases them into the storage bin. It works by filling a mold with water, freezing it, then using a heating element and ejector arm to harvest and deposit the cubes, cycling continuously to keep the bin stocked.

The Whirlpool Refrigerator Ice Maker can fail due to worn-out components in the motor module, a faulty thermostat, a broken ejector arm, or a failed heating element that prevents proper ice release. Normal wear over time, mineral buildup from hard water, or a single electrical failure within the unit can cause the entire assembly to stop cycling or produce ice inconsistently.

These symptoms can help you decide if the ice maker matches your problem:

- Ice maker has completely stopped producing ice

- Ice maker runs but cubes are not ejected into the bin

- Ice cubes are malformed, hollow, or much smaller than normal

- Ice maker overflows, producing a solid block of ice instead of individual cubes

- Ice maker cycles continuously without stopping

- Unusual grinding or clicking sounds coming from the freezer compartment

- Ice has an off taste or odor linked to stalled water in the mold