Product review (5 stars): Definitely an Improvement Over the "Generic" Brands
I have replaced quite a few ice-makers and ice-maker components over the years and am getting to know what is good and what is not. This one has a sticker on the box that says "Made in the USA". It is an actual "made for Whirlpool" icemaker. It will fits other brand name refrigerators that Whirlpool makes such as my Sears Kenmore Coldspot. From what I understand, any Sears refrigerator starting with 106. XXXX is made my Whirlpool.

This is the second time that I have put this brand and model of ice maker in my Kenmore. The first time lasted four years. That's not bad since they all wear out eventually. For comparison sake, the ice maker that I installed before upgrading to the Whirlpool model was a cheaper, generic "Made in China" ice makers. It was about half the price of the Whirlpool, but only lasted 5 months, so the cost to value ration isn't favorable. The Whirlpool ice maker is made with stronger components, especially the stripper bar which is quite sturdy. Even though it costs more than the generic brands, my experience has shown that it is money well spent.