FIXED 106.44423603 Kenmore Coldspot Refrigerator Ice Maker stopped dropping ice

[petey9886]

Model Number

106.44423603

Brand

Sears Kenmore

Age

More than 10 years

I have a Kenmore coldspot 106.44423603 the ice maker stopped dropping ice and i have tried to follow other posts but want to ensure i get this right.

• added water manually to the ice maker and it will freeze and then push it into the door bin
• checked the black rubber spout in the freezer and it is not blocked
• opened back of fridge and took out water line to ice maker, injected warm water and confirmed it flowed thru to the spout and the ice maker (so should be no blockage in the line)
• water line to the door water still functions normally

I just want to confirm what i need to replace? is it the ice make in the freezer or is it the valve supplying the waterline to the freezer?

If you can ID what the problem is what part do i need and where can i get it?
Thanks so much!
Peter

 

[Jake]

Hi Pete,

Now you'll want to test the water inlet valve solenoid with a cheater test cord, read here: Testing ice maker water supply at the solenoid

If no water comes out of the ice maker side solenoid with the cheater test good, then your water inlet valve is the problem. If water does come out, then your ice maker is the problem.

Here's the water inlet valve for your model:
W10247725 Valve-Inlt


Here's the ice maker for your model:
2198597 Complete Icemaker Assembly (8 Cube)


Jake

 

[petey9886]

So cheater test worked. Water came out. Guess it’s the ice maker then. Is there any chance there is a specific problem with the ice maker or has something just crapped out and a new one is the only choice?

 

[Jake]

The ice maker fill circuit has crapped out, the only solution is to replace the ice maker.

Jake

 

[petey9886]

Thanks Jake. I have to ask the link that you gave me for a new ice maker is that the best place to get it price wise? I saw on amazon the same part number but at a lower price. Granted it looks like its a knock off amazon.

Appreciate your help.

 

[Jake]

No, don't get it at amazon, too many faulty NON-OEM parts come from there.

In fact, if your ice maker tray is not flaking off and does not have white calcium coated on the ice maker tray, you could just order the ice maker module, you'd save over $100 compared to a $200 new ice maker.

Here's the ice maker module for your model you can order:
8201515 Icemaker Motor Module


There is a "how to" video in the ice maker module part link.

Jake

 

[petey9886]

Thanks so much Jake this worked like a charm and the ice maker is back up and running!!!

 

[Jake]

Excellent Petey, glad to hear the new ice maker module fixed it.

Thanks for the update!

Jake