The Ice Bucket and Auger Assembly is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. This part stores ice and includes an auger mechanism that helps dispense the ice through the refrigerator's ice dispenser.
Causes of a bad ice bucket and auger assembly include cracks in the bucket, worn or broken auger blades, or issues with the auger motor.
Symptoms of a bad ice bucket and auger assembly include:
- Ice not dispensing properly or at all
- Unusual noises when the dispenser is activated
- Visible damage to the bucket or auger
- Ice clumping or jamming in the bucket
This OEM GE part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Refrigerator automatic ice bucket had rust on the auger helix dispenser Eric B. • Burke , VA • October 15, 2014
I ordered a new bucket and auger combination--I didn't want to have to completely disassemble the mechanism to replace the rusted auger helix dispenser, so for about twice the cost of the auger alone I got the complete assembly. The product arrived in pristine condition less than 48 hours after I purchased it online. About 10 minutes later (most of that spent taking out the old bucket and finding my philips head screwdriver), I had removed the four screws holding the cover plate on the old...
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