Kevin F Denver , CO June 21, 2019 Appliance: Whirlpool Ice Maker KUIX505ESS1 Not making ice constant gurgling / swishing sound Tracked issue down to the unit not filling with water. Tested water valve with multimeter and found no conduction. This item was a direct replacement for w10646612 for my 3 year old KitchenAid KUIX505ESS1 under counter ice maker. Read More... 5 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Ronald F New London , NC June 24, 2018 Appliance: Whirlpool Ice Maker KUIX505ESS1 Under counter ice maker not getting water/no ice Read on you tube how to test water valve. Mine showed no resistance so I ordered new valve from Appliance parts who was the only one that had it in stock! Replaced the old with the new and Wall I now have ice. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers
Max M Enid , OK August 21, 2021 Appliance: Whirlpool Ice Maker KUIX305ESS1 KitchenAid free standing ice maker was making very thing cubes. Replaced the intake water valve. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Socket Set, Wrench Set
Jason B Missouri City , TX August 09, 2019 Power light blinking no ice Thought it was the inlet water valve so I ordered a new one. This site suggested a new bin thermistor as well, which I knew had been acting up as the ice bin would fill to the top if left on its own. I ordered a new thermistor as well. New water valve did not fix it. However, inside the machine I found the technician service guide. It said the flashing power light was a sign that the thermistor was bad. Replaced the thermistor and it started working. Kept the old water valve for a spare. Thanks to this site for suggesting that I might need a thermistor. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Socket Set
Robert E Edmond , OK October 25, 2016 Appliance: Model KUIX305ESS1 Loud wrenching noise when water was filling ice maker Replaced the valve and all is quiet in the kitchen again! Very easy fix! Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers