{"product_id":"w11700250","title":"Whirlpool Refrigerator Standalone Ice Maker Assembly (W11700250) (Replaces W11359448, W11546935)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ice maker assembly is the self-contained unit inside your refrigerator that freezes water into cubes and releases them into the storage bin. It uses a small motor, heating element, and thermostat to cycle through freezing, harvesting, and refilling stages automatically so you always have ice on hand.\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\u003eW11700250\u003c\/strong\u003e is the current manufacturer-approved replacement for the following discontinued part number(s): \u003cstrong\u003eW11359448, W11546935\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\u003eIce maker assemblies commonly fail due to worn motors, a burned-out heating element that prevents cube release, or a faulty thermostat that loses the ability to read temperature accurately. Mineral buildup from hard water, cracked components from age, or a broken ejector arm can also stop the unit from completing its cycle properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese symptoms can help you decide if the ice maker assembly matches your problem:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Refrigerator stops making ice entirely despite the unit being turned on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Ice maker runs through cycles but produces no cubes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Cubes are hollow, undersized, or clumped together in the bin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Ice maker fills with water but cubes never eject into the storage bin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Unit makes a buzzing or humming noise but does not complete the harvest cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Ice maker arm is stuck or the module freezes up and will not reset\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Water overflows the ice maker tray and freezes into a solid block\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whirlpool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42438830063701,"sku":"W11700250","price":143.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/6189\/2437\/files\/whirlpool-refrigerator-standalone-ice-maker-assembly-w11700250-replaces-w11359448-w11546935.jpg?v=1778447738","url":"https:\/\/homepartsplus.com\/products\/w11700250","provider":"Home Parts Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}