⚠️ Refrigerator Stopped Making Ice? W11646196 Is the Fix.
When your Whirlpool refrigerator stops producing ice entirely, slows to a trickle, or gets stuck mid-cycle, the ice maker assembly is almost always the cause. Part W11646196 is the genuine OEM replacement ice maker assembly, directly superseding W10826573, W11234554, and W11391031. This is a complete unit — motor, thermostat, ejector, and housing — ready to drop in.
This is the complete ice maker assembly — the motorized unit mounted inside your freezer that fills with water, freezes it into cubes, and ejects them into the bin automatically. If your freezer is cold but ice production has stopped or degraded, this assembly is the first thing to replace. Confirm your model number below before ordering.
- Ice maker produces no ice at all
- Ice production is very slow or intermittent
- Ice cubes are too small, hollow, or misshapen
- Ice maker is stuck and won’t complete a harvest cycle
- Grinding or clicking noise from the freezer compartment
- Ice maker leaks water into the bin or onto the freezer floor
- Ice maker arm won’t move or is frozen in place
- OEM Part Number: W11646196
- Replaces / Cross-References: W10826573, W11234554, W11391031
- Part Type: Complete Ice Maker Assembly
- Includes: Motor, thermostat, ejector mechanism, housing
- Compatible Brands: Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir
- Condition: Genuine OEM – New
Skill Level: Intermediate. Disconnect power and shut off the water supply before beginning. Remove the ice bin, then unplug the wire harness and water fill tube from the existing assembly. Remove the mounting screws and slide out the old unit. Reverse to install. Restore power and water, then run a manual harvest cycle to confirm operation. Full ice production typically resumes within 24 hours as the freezer stabilizes.
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Before replacing the ice maker assembly, verify your water inlet valve is functioning. A failed valve solenoid will starve the ice maker of water — and a new ice maker won’t fix that. If the ice maker runs its cycle but the tray stays empty, the valve is the more likely culprit. Search your model number + “water inlet valve” to find the right one. Replacing both at the same time saves a second service call.
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