KitchenAid Refrigerator KRSC503ESS01 Ice Maker Problems

[sservantez]

Model Number

KRSC503ESS01

Brand

KitchenAid

Age

1-5 years

For the past few months my ice maker has just occasionally decided it’s time to stop making ice. Each time, I’ve checked the light sensor and pulled it apart to see if I can spot any type of mechanical problem or bad wire. Each time after reassembling (sometimes it’s taken a few repeated attempts at this) it decides that it’s ok to resume making ice and chugs happily along for several more weeks before repeating.

I’m getting tired of this cat & mouse game so looking to try to identify what part might be causing this so that I can replace it. I thought of replacing the ice maker unit itself, but I’m not certain that’s where the problem lies.

I just ran a diagnostic check (since it’s now in a period where it’s decided to stop making ice for the past few days) and did the harvest cycle (Test #44) and get a result of 22. I believe this states that the harvest switch is set to OFF and that the ice bucket is empty. The ice bucket is in fact empty (thank you KitchenAid), but the door switch is most definitely set to ON.

Any ideas or suggestions??

Thanks in advance!

 

[Jake]

Put a freezer thermometer where the ice maker is at and keep your eye on it every 2 hours, It needs to be under 10 degrees at ALL times to be continually making ice.

Here's the ice maker for your model:
W10873791 Ice Maker


Here's the troubleshooting guide for this ice maker: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MsX6lS6vM7MwRkKl7yvr_BT7YabzQOuo/view?usp=sharing

Jake