This dispenser motor assembly drives the refrigerator's in-door ice dispenser so cubes dispense when you press the paddle. Replacing a weak, seized, or noisy motor restores smooth, reliable operation of the dispenser mechanism. What it does:
- Powers the dispenser mechanism to move ice through the chute when activated
- Works with the switch and control to deliver ice on demand
- Failure can cause no ice dispensing, a humming/clicking noise, or intermittent operation
- Present as the auger/drive not turning even though the dispenser is selected
What's included:
- One dispenser motor assembly
Install notes:
- Disconnect power to the refrigerator before servicing
- Access the dispenser area per your model; remove trim/covers carefully to avoid breaking tabs and watch for sharp edges
- Note wire lead orientation and mounting layout; transfer any reusable brackets or spacers from the old unit
- Restore power and test dispenser for proper operation after reassembly
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Ice would not dispense could hear motor running James B. • Julian , CA • April 17, 2017
When there was no ice in the bin, the auger turned, but with any ice, the auger simply stalled and could not push the ice around. Did not know where the problem was, but thought if I replaced the entire lower assembly (ordered a new motor, shaft, spring and coupler for the bottom part), that should do it. Took about 45 minutes from start to finish, but ice now dispenses fine as cubes or crushed.
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