The ice maker arm has a spring whose tension keeps the arm towards the front of the machine. The spring can shift out of place as ice freezes and the arm moves. Realign the spring and turn the ice maker off. After restarting, cycle the arm three times to reset the ice maker.
Two things could be causing this. First make sure the ice maker is turned on and the arm is in the down position. Second, the arm could be blocked by a stuck piece of ice in the bin. Remove the bin and check for ice blocking the arm. Remove any ice that is preventing the arm from being in the down position.
This will be located at the bottom of the ice maker unit in most models, but in some, it is at the bottom of the ice tray itself. Press the button down until you hear a beep sound. It will require a few seconds of holding it down before it beeps. Your refrigerator ice maker is now reset!
To turn ON the icemaker, lower the feeler arm to the ON (down) position. To turn OFF the icemaker, raise the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position.
The blockage in the ice maker can be the main reason it isn't making ice. The ice maker can freeze over time or become clogged with a build-up of ice and frost. Check if the ice maker's assembly has an accumulation of ice, debris, or any other obstructing material.
If you don't hear a chime and there is no movement from the ice maker, unplug the fridge or turn it off at the circuit breaker for 2 minutes.
Your freezer temperature could be too high, the water inlet valve may not be functioning correctly, your home water pressure may be low, the refrigerator's water filter may be clogged, or the ice maker may need to be replaced.
Clogged water filter
A clogged filter can send less water to the ice maker, which may cause a decrease or halt in ice production. Solution: Be sure to change your refrigerator's water filter once every six months, and be on the lookout for signs of an old filter.
Ice Maker Arm Troubleshooting
If the ice maker arm is stuck in the up position, it is possible that the ice maker is in a harvest cycle, preventing the arm from lowering manually. It may also indicate that an internal component is broken.
Reset your refrigerator: First, unplug it (or turn off the power at the circuit breaker), and then wait about five minutes for the electrical charge to clear out of it. Then, power it back on again.
Locate the reset button on the ice maker. It's located on the bottom of the ice maker on most Whirlpool models. Push and hold the reset button for five seconds. You may need to use a pen or a similar tool to press the reset button if it is recessed.
You can force the icemaker to go through a cycle if the icemaker isn't bad. To do that, you need to pry the front white plastic cover off the icemaker. Put a jumper wire between holes labeled "T" and "H" on the head of the icemaker. Then push the freezer door light switch in and the icemaker should start cycle.
If your ice maker isn't producing ice at all or is producing crescents or cubes that are smaller than usual, it's typically indicative of a clog somewhere along the supply line. Cause: A common cause for a clog is frozen water in the line. Fix: To repair a frozen line, slide the refrigerator and unplug it.
To reset the ice maker, unplug the refrigerator for 1 minute. After resetting, wait a couple of hours and check for ice production; ice is in the bin.
Many Whirlpool dryers have a reset button, but the location and appearance of the button can vary depending on the model of your dryer. In some cases, the reset button may be located on the control panel, while in others it may be located on the back of the dryer.
Wait a few minutes: Leave the refrigerator unplugged for at least 5-10 minutes. This will allow any electronic components to reset.
The feeler arm is a small metal rod that tells your fridge when to make ice. It monitors how much ice needs to be made by measuring how full the ice bin is. If it's in the wrong position, your ice maker won't work. To fix this, find the feeler arm and move it down until it's touching the ice cube tray.
The most common causes are: The water fill tubes are blocked. The water inlet valve is blocked or frozen. The water filter is dirty or clogged.