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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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Dave, sounds like you've got a "stripped out" coupler thread. You are holding the motor shaft with a pair of pliers,aren't you ? If you are, then you may want to try pulling out on the coupler and turning, until you get past the stripped thread(s)and finish the removal process. Everything else you're doing is correct. Thanks, and Good Luck.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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