Refrigerator Ice Maker 978556

Brand: Kenmore · Appliance: Refrigerator · Fits: 855 models · Reference price: $131.44

978556 is a Kenmore replacement part (refrigerator ice maker) for refrigerators. Our fitment data lists 855 models that use it.

When to replace this part

Ice maker and dispenser system

Symptom: No ice production, a jammed dispenser chute, or water leaking into the ice bin.

Check: Confirm water is actually reaching the icemaker (check the inlet valve and fill tube for a freeze-up), and check that the auger or dispenser motor turns freely without binding.

Models that use this part

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists 978556 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• 4317943 — Replacement Ice Maker

Other parts for model 1068740971

If you are repairing that appliance, these are the most model-specific parts on file for the same model.

• Clamp 513584
• End Cap 1103085
• Hole Plug 842031
• Pan 945572
• Plate 627740
• Refrigerator Cap 1103084
• Refrigerator Checklist LIT943896
• Refrigerator Diffuser 836487

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $131.44. It is informational only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly.

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Before you order

• Match the part number character for character, including dashes and trailing letters; a single different character is usually a different part.
• Confirm your appliance's model number on its data plate and check that it appears in the list above (or use the model lookup tool).
• If a seller offers a substitute number, check that it appears in this page's replacement list or in the manufacturer's documentation.

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