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Customer Questions and Answers for Motor Coupling by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18048483
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10169511

The Motor Coupling is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This coupling connects the ice dispenser motor to the ice dispensing mechanism, allowing the motor to drive the ice auger and dispense ice effectively. 

Causes of a bad motor coupling can include wear and tear from regular use, overloading the ice dispenser, or mechanical failure of the dispenser motor.  

Symptoms of a bad motor coupling include:

  • The ice dispenser not functioning or dispensing ice intermittently
  • Unusual noises such as grinding, clicking, or rattling during operation
  • The ice auger not turning or dispensing ice properly
  • Visible cracks, breaks, or wear on the coupling

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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Lewis, The auger motor on the unit does not reverse. The way the unit differentiates between crushed and cubed is the crush/cube solenoid. The solenoid sits next to the auger motor and the arm on the ice bin goes into it. On cubed it will pull the arm up and open a door to allow the ice to flow past the crusher blades. If you are having an issue with the unit not dispensing cube ice then check to make sure that the solenoid is not damaged or stuck in the up position.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, October 19, 2015

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