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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Auger Motor Replacement #W10317991
Whirlpool Refrigerator Auger Motor Replacement #W10317991
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$80.94Estimated Savings
$112.5003:13
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the auger motor on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the auger motor is when it is burned out, just hums, or won’t turn, causing the ice dispenser to not dispense ice.
All of the information in this auger motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, Ikea, Crosley, Estate, Inglis
Tools used: small slotted screwdriver, channel locks, multi-screwdriver
All of the information in this auger motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, Ikea, Crosley, Estate, Inglis
Tools used: small slotted screwdriver, channel locks, multi-screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the ice auger motor in your freezer first remove the ice bucket.
3
Next, pull off the light cover and unthread the light bulb.
4
Now remove the mounting screws to release the auger motor bracket.
5
Pull the assembly away from the rear panel and disconnect the wire harness.
6
Remove the auger assembly and set it on a sturdy surface.
7
Use pliers to loosen the coupler by rotating it clockwise then unthread the coupler from the motor shaft.
8
Disconnect the motor wires and the grounding wire.
9
Remove the screws securing the auger motor to the bracket and pull the old motor off.
10
Install the new ice auger motor by positioning it on the bracket then replace the screws to secure.
11
Connect the motor wires and the grounding wire to the new motor.
12
Thread the coupler on the motor shaft counter-clockwise and use pliers to tighten.
13
Return the auger assembly to the freezer and connect the wire harness.
14
Align the assembly on the mounting posts and replace the screws to secure.
15
Thread the light bulb into place and snap on the light cover.
16
Replace the ice bucket by aligning it on the rails and sliding it into place.
17
If you have trouble positioning the bucket you can rotate the auger to fully seat the drive coupler.
18
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the new auger motor is working properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the auger motor on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the auger motor is when it is burned out, just hums, or won’t turn, causing the ice dispenser to not dispense ice.
All of the information in this auger motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, Ikea, Crosley, Estate, Inglis
Tools used: small slotted screwdriver, channel locks, multi-screwdriver
All of the information in this auger motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, Ikea, Crosley, Estate, Inglis
Tools used: small slotted screwdriver, channel locks, multi-screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the ice auger motor in your freezer first remove the ice bucket.
3
Next, pull off the light cover and unthread the light bulb.
4
Now remove the mounting screws to release the auger motor bracket.
5
Pull the assembly away from the rear panel and disconnect the wire harness.
6
Remove the auger assembly and set it on a sturdy surface.
7
Use pliers to loosen the coupler by rotating it clockwise then unthread the coupler from the motor shaft.
8
Disconnect the motor wires and the grounding wire.
9
Remove the screws securing the auger motor to the bracket and pull the old motor off.
10
Install the new ice auger motor by positioning it on the bracket then replace the screws to secure.
11
Connect the motor wires and the grounding wire to the new motor.
12
Thread the coupler on the motor shaft counter-clockwise and use pliers to tighten.
13
Return the auger assembly to the freezer and connect the wire harness.
14
Align the assembly on the mounting posts and replace the screws to secure.
15
Thread the light bulb into place and snap on the light cover.
16
Replace the ice bucket by aligning it on the rails and sliding it into place.
17
If you have trouble positioning the bucket you can rotate the auger to fully seat the drive coupler.
18
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the new auger motor is working properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Auger Motor
$80.94
Total$0.00
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