Whirlpool Overfilling Ice Mold

Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker overflows and ice clumps together in the bin

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Possible Causes

Sticking ice maker water valve, misaligned fill tube, control board overfilling, low freezer temperature causing slow freeze

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off water and power before servicing.

  • Inspect fill tube: Ensure the fill tube is properly aimed into the ice mold and not splashing water outside.
  • Check for valve seepage: With power off and water on, watch the fill tube for drips. Replace the refrigerator water inlet valve if it leaks.
  • Freezer temperature: Verify the freezer is not set excessively cold, which can slow water freezing and cause overflow during subsequent fills.
  • Replace ice maker: If the ice maker continues to overfill despite a good valve and alignment, replace the ice maker assembly.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve
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