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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Replace Auger Drive Coupler #W10169511
Whirlpool Refrigerator Replace Auger Drive Coupler #W10169511
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$23.60Estimated Savings
$112.5001:26
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drive coupler on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the drive coupler is when it is bent or broken, causing the ice dispenser to not dispense ice.
All of the information in this drive coupling replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Crosley, Amana, Inglis, Ikea
Tools used: channel locks
All of the information in this drive coupling replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Crosley, Amana, Inglis, Ikea
Tools used: channel locks
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the ice auger drive coupler in your freezer first remove the ice bucket.
3
Now use pliers to loosen the coupler by rotating clockwise then unthread the old coupler from the auger motor shaft.
4
Install the new ice auger drive coupler by threading it onto the motor shaft counter-clockwise then use pliers to tighten.
5
Replace the ice bucket by aligning it on the rails and sliding it into place.
6
If you have trouble positioning the bucket you can rotate the auger to fully seat the new drive coupler.
7
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the ice auger is working properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drive coupler on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the drive coupler is when it is bent or broken, causing the ice dispenser to not dispense ice.
All of the information in this drive coupling replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Crosley, Amana, Inglis, Ikea
Tools used: channel locks
All of the information in this drive coupling replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Crosley, Amana, Inglis, Ikea
Tools used: channel locks
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the ice auger drive coupler in your freezer first remove the ice bucket.
3
Now use pliers to loosen the coupler by rotating clockwise then unthread the old coupler from the auger motor shaft.
4
Install the new ice auger drive coupler by threading it onto the motor shaft counter-clockwise then use pliers to tighten.
5
Replace the ice bucket by aligning it on the rails and sliding it into place.
6
If you have trouble positioning the bucket you can rotate the auger to fully seat the new drive coupler.
7
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the ice auger is working properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Auger Drive
$23.60
Total$0.00
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