The Ice Dispenser Motor is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This motor powers the mechanism that dispenses ice from the refrigerator’s ice maker, ensuring a smooth and reliable delivery of ice cubes or crushed ice to the user.
Causes of a bad ice dispenser motor can include electrical issues, excessive use, or mechanical failure due to wear and tear.
Symptoms of a bad ice dispenser motor include:
- The ice dispenser not dispensing ice
- Unusual noises coming from the dispenser area
- The motor not activating when the dispenser lever is pressed
- Inconsistent or intermittent dispensing of ice
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Ice dispenser would not dispense ice Robert Y. • Honolulu , HI • March 13, 2014
The auger would not turn the dispenser because the screw threads were stripped. I could not re-thread it so I had to replace the entire motor assembly.
The video your company provided was extremely helpful not only for fixing the problem but to give me the confidence to do it myself. It was a very detailed video that included all the safety instructions.
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