Parts for Kitchenaid KSSP36QMS03: 09 - Motor And Ice Container Parts

Replace your refrigerator water filter every 6 months for clean, fresh-tasting water and ice. Simple twist installation. Verify fit with your model number.

Ice won't dispense or comes out slowly? A worn or stripped ice auger is often the culprit. This repair restores smooth dispensing in 30-45 minutes.

Small metal washer for refrigerator assemblies. Distributes load under bolts and nuts to keep components secure. Replace if lost, damaged, or worn.

Flat spacer for refrigerator door hinges. Maintains proper clearance between hinge and door for smooth operation and tight seal. Replace if worn or missing.

Ice crusher not working or producing inconsistent crushed ice? This rotating crusher blade restores proper ice crushing when worn, bent, or cracked.

Positions and supports the refrigerator step or kickplate. Replace this spacer if worn, missing, or broken to restore secure alignment and fit.

Fix ice not dispensing properly with this ice crusher blade. Replaces free-wheeling or worn blades on the auger assembly. DIY-friendly repair.

Secures rotating shafts and levers in your refrigerator's ice dispenser mechanism. Replace if pin is sheared, worn, or missing to restore alignment.

Fix ice that won't crush or dispense with this refrigerator crusher blade. Solves bent or damaged blades preventing ice from dispensing. Easy DIY repair.

Plain washer distributes load under fasteners in refrigerator assemblies. Replace when worn or missing to secure brackets, hinges, and mounts. Verify fit.

This top coupling links two drive components in select washers to transfer rotation smoothly. Replacing a worn or stripped coupling restores consistent agitation/spin and can reduce slipping, rattling, or grinding noises from the drive area. What it does:

• Connects mating shafts/components so power is transmitted through the drive system
• Helps maintain alignment and cushions minor shock to protect other parts
• Failure symptoms may include no or weak agitation/spin, intermittent drive, or clicking/grinding sounds
• Visual clues can include cracks, rounded/stripped splines, or excessive play

• One top coupling

• Disconnect power; turn off water supply if moving the appliance
• Access location varies by model; cabinet/top or front panel removal may be required
• Note orientation of flats/splines and seat the coupling fully—do not hammer into place
• Inspect the mating hub/shaft; replace worn companion parts to prevent rapid re-wear

Ice dispenser not working but motor runs? The ice bucket coupling connects the auger to the motor. DIY fix in 30 minutes with our video guide.

The Screw is an OEM part for Whirlpool appliances, designed to provide secure fastening in a variety of locations within the appliance. This versatile component is crucial for assembly and maintenance tasks, ensuring that parts are held together tightly and function as intended. Whether it's securing panels, attaching components, or facilitating repairs, this screw is engineered to meet the specifications of Whirlpool appliances, offering durability and reliability.

Causes of screw issues can include normal wear and tear, over-tightening, which may strip the threads, or corrosion that weakens the screw's hold.  

Symptoms of a bad or missing Screw include:

• Loose components or panels within the appliance
• Unusual noises due to parts not being securely fastened
• Difficulty in assembling or disassembling parts for repairs or maintenance

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

This replacement cabinet screw secures panels, brackets, and ducts in Whirlpool-built appliances so components stay aligned and secure. Replacing missing or stripped hardware helps reduce vibration, rattling, and gaps that can affect performance.

• Fastens panels, brackets, and internal components in the appliance cabinet
• Helps maintain proper alignment and reduce vibration or rattling noises
• Restores a tight fit where original hardware is missing, damaged, or stripped
• Typical symptoms: loose paneling, buzzing/rattling sounds, or parts that won't stay fastened

• Disconnect power; for gas models, also shut off the gas supply
• Replace one fastener at a time to preserve alignment and match to the original hardware
• Use the correct driver; start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading
• Do not overtighten into sheet metal

Replacement button for refrigerator ice bin door release mechanism. Installs on freezer door ice bucket. Needed when button breaks, cracks, or falls out.

Ice bin won't release or latch broke? This ice bin latch spring provides tension to secure the ice container properly. Easy 10-minute DIY fix.

Secures refrigerator panels, trim, and brackets. Replace if screw is stripped, missing, or damaged. Restores proper panel alignment and stability.

Replacement screw for securing panels, brackets, and internal components. Replaces missing, stripped, or damaged fasteners to restore proper fit.

Ice won't dispense or auger not turning? This drive shaft holder secures the ice maker shaft for proper rotation. Easy 10-minute DIY fix with video guide.

The Drive Shaft Seal is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. It plays a role in preventing water from leaking out of the tub and onto the drive system. This seal ensures that the connection between the drive shaft and the washing machine tub remains watertight, protecting the mechanical components from water damage and corrosion.

Causes of a bad drive shaft seal include aging and deterioration of the material, excessive load sizes that strain the washer, and foreign objects caught between the seal and the shaft, which can lead to tears or breaks.

Symptoms of a bad Drive Shaft Seal include:

• Water leakage from the underside of the washing machine
• Unusual noises during the spin cycle
• A visible tear or damage to the seal itself
• Increased vibration and movement of the machine during operation

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

The Ice Auger Motor Shaft is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool and KitchenAid refrigerators and freezers. Located inside the icemaker assembly, this shaft transmits rotary motion from the motor to turn the auger paddle.

Symptoms of a failed ice auger motor shaft include:

• Icemaker not dispensing or ejecting cubes properly  
• Auger no longer rotating or spinning slowly
• Clicking noises coming from icemaker housing
• Accumulation of unfrozen water inside icemaker basket

Causes relate to repeated flexing against plastic bushings and metal auger thread compounds degradation in frigid subfreezing conditions over long periods. 

This genuine part is also compatible with Maytag and Jenn-Air models.

Ice dispenser not working? This refrigerator ice dispenser motor drives the auger mechanism. Moderate DIY repair, typically completed in 20-40 minutes.

The Icemaker Drive Shaft Sleeve is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This sleeve fits over the drive shaft that powers the icemaker. It works to smoothly transmit torque from the motor to ensure proper ice production.

Symptoms of a bad drive shaft sleeve icemaker include:

• Incomplete or inconsistent ice production  
• Jammed or frozen icemaker 
• Ice cubes not fully formed
• Ice falling out of cube trays improperly

Causes of a bad drive shaft sleeve icemaker can include cracks, splits, or damage due to repeated use over time. Failure of this part can lead to icemaker malfunction.

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