CALCXX Posted June 6 Posted June 6 (edited) The trapdoor linkage is broke and the spring is now missing on the ice dispenser. 26yr old Ref/Freezer. Whirlpool Gold Where is the best place to look for parts? Can I replace it as a unit? The buttons, crush/cube are not as good as they once were also. Anyone ever work on an ice/water dispenser? I am spoiled. Now I have to reach in for ice. Edited June 6 by CALCXX Quote
SwampNut Posted June 6 Posted June 6 I would take the fridge part number, put that in google, along with "ice maker parts" and you'll get something. My last repair was a washer pump, and that quickly got me the part. Fuck, our dishwasher is broken. We keep forgetting to google the error message. This morning I told Moriah she should remember to do it. "After all, it's *your* appliance..." Quote
CALCXX Posted June 6 Author Posted June 6 (edited) Thanks, I did take the time to see what new side by side fridg/freez cost nowadays. YIKES !! I would have to sell a motorcycle or gun. Fuk that ! Edited June 6 by CALCXX Quote
CALCXX Posted June 6 Author Posted June 6 1 hour ago, SwampNut said: This morning I told Moriah she should remember to do it. "After all, it's *your* appliance..." Thats not nice. She might say "wack it yourself, its your appliance" 1 Quote
superhawk996 Posted June 7 Posted June 7 I've fixed several appliances, including refrigerators, and found the parts doing what Carlos said or similar. You'll also find videos and writeups outlining diagnosing and repairing many appliances. A new fridge can be spendy but will likely save a fair bit of electricity which helps reduce the sting. Option #2, the route I took which is highly recommended, get a wealthy tenant who won't tolerate a malfunctioning ice dispenser and a $4,000 Kitchen Aid fridge will magically show up at your door. Or what I previously did, buy a used one. 1 Quote
XXitanium Posted June 7 Posted June 7 Yup, Google for the part number and YouTube for the repair procedure, I've fixed a bunch of stuff 1 Quote
SwampNut Posted June 7 Posted June 7 Many people are surprised by this, so don't overlook Amazon as a cheap/fast source. This arrived overnight for $20 when everyone else wanted $50. 1 Quote
XXitanium Posted June 7 Posted June 7 (edited) 11 hours ago, XXitanium said: Yup, Google for the part number and YouTube for the repair procedure, I've fixed a bunch of stuff Post script, I have not fixed my wife's ice machine in about the last 15 years. It has not made ice. Bad husband. Edited June 7 by XXitanium Quote
SwampNut Posted June 8 Posted June 8 The dishwasher started working again when I plugged it in. Needed a reboot I guess. Quote
02XXCA Posted June 8 Posted June 8 The door on my ice maker also acted up and would not seal properly so that ice would melt alittle and freeze up the working of the dispenser anyway. I took the ice container from the inside off and stuffed a rag in the hole and put it back, I just reach in and grab ice when needed. My fridge is going on 20 years and from what I have heard the newer units do not last very long. So I'm keeping this one until it fails completly. 1 Quote
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