{"product_id":"w11284458","title":"Whirlpool Refrigerator Ice Maker Assembly (W11284458) (Replaces W11088559)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe icemaker is a self-contained unit inside your side-by-side refrigerator that automatically produces and harvests ice by filling a mold with water, freezing it, and then ejecting the cubes into the storage bin. It uses a built-in thermostat and motor to cycle through each stage, working with the refrigerator's water supply and temperature controls to keep a steady supply of ice ready for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:#ffff99\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eImportant Compatibility Note:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePart number \u003cstrong\u003eW11284458\u003c\/strong\u003e is the current manufacturer-approved replacement for the following discontinued part number(s): \u003cstrong\u003eW11088559\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your appliance documentation or old part uses any of these numbers, this is the correct, updated component for your repair.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIcemakers can fail from a worn-out harvest motor, a faulty thermostat that can no longer sense when the mold is frozen, or mineral buildup from hard water that jams the ejector blades over time. Electrical faults, a cracked mold, or a broken shutoff arm can also cause the unit to stop cycling or overfill the bin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese symptoms can point to an icemaker that may need to be replaced:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Refrigerator stops making ice entirely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Ice maker runs continuously and overfills the bin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Ice cubes come out small, misshapen, or partially formed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Loud buzzing, clicking, or grinding sounds during the ice cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Water fills the mold but ice is never ejected into the bin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Ice has an unusual taste or odor coming from the mold area\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Icemaker unit is visibly cracked or has a broken shutoff arm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whirlpool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42438829867093,"sku":"W11284458","price":103.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/6189\/2437\/files\/whirlpool-refrigerator-ice-maker-assembly-w11284458-replaces-w11088559.jpg?v=1778447481","url":"https:\/\/homepartsplus.com\/products\/w11284458","provider":"Home Parts Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}