Can I keep running the equipment with this fault active?

Generally no. Faults on Appliance units are emitted when a sensor, safety, or control circuit is outside its operating envelope. Running through an active fault risks compressor, heater, or control-board damage. Diagnose and clear the fault first.

What part is most commonly replaced for Frigidaire Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Auger Motor Replacement?

The most frequently replaced parts for Frigidaire Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Auger Motor Replacement are listed in the Parts Reference section of this guide with OEM part numbers and typical price ranges. Check the table for direct replacements.

Is Frigidaire Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Auger Motor Replacement a DIY repair or do I need a technician?

Sensor swaps, fan motor replacements, and condenser cleaning are typical DIY-level repairs. Anything involving refrigerant, gas, or high-voltage (>240V) work requires a licensed technician for both safety and code-compliance reasons.

Frigidaire Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Auger Motor Replacement

Q: What does Frigidaire Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Auger Motor Replacement mean?

Motor won't turn, ice won't dispense, or auger spins slowly? Replacing the ice bucket auger drive motor fixes stuck or failed dispensers.

Q: How do I fix Frigidaire Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Auger Motor Replacement?

Follow the step-by-step diagnosis below. The most likely fix is identified by checking power, sensor resistance, and control-board signals in order — using a multimeter and the part numbers documented in the parts reference table.

Frigidaire Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Auger Motor Replacement — What This Part Does

The auger motor is a small 115-volt gearmotor mounted behind or under the ice bucket that spins the bucket’s auger corkscrew when you press the dispenser paddle. It turns at about 18 RPM to push cubed or crushed ice down the chute. Over time the motor windings wear out, or ice melts and refreezes around the motor shaft and auger sleeve, binding the assembly until the motor stalls or won’t start.

Frigidaire treats most auger failures as ice-buildup problems first and recommends a six-minute defrost cycle before replacing parts. If that does not restore rotation, the usual culprits are a seized motor bearing, open windings (no continuity), a stripped coupler between the motor shaft and auger drum, or corroded harness terminals at the motor plug.

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Signs It Needs Replacing

Auger does not rotate when dispenser paddle is pressed You hear the door open and water dispenses normally, but pressing for ice produces no auger movement and no ice drops.
Motor hums or buzzes but auger stays still The motor receives power and tries to start, but the shaft is frozen or mechanically jammed and the auger does not turn.
Intermittent or slow ice delivery Ice trickles out instead of flowing steadily, or the auger turns a few degrees and stops, indicating weak motor windings or partial binding.
No sound at all when pressing dispenser for ice Completely silent operation suggests open motor windings, a disconnected harness plug, or a failed dispenser control board sending no voltage.
Ice clumps around the motor shaft or bucket base Visible frost or solid ice buildup where the motor shaft enters the bucket housing shows that melt water has refrozen and locked the drive.
Motor tests open circuit on a multimeter Measuring across the motor terminals shows infinite resistance instead of 5 to 20 ohms, confirming burned or broken windings inside.

How to Replace It

Unplug the refrigerator from the wall outlet to kill all power before working on the ice dispenser assembly.
Open the freezer door, lift the ice bucket straight up and out, then empty any ice into a cooler or sink.
Remove the screws or release the clips securing the dispenser housing or auger-motor cover panel in the freezer ceiling or side wall.
Disconnect the wiring harness plug from the auger motor by pressing the release tab and pulling straight off.
Use a multimeter set to ohms and touch one probe to each motor terminal; a reading of 5 to 20 ohms is normal, and infinite resistance means the motor has failed.
Unscrew the motor mounting screws (usually two or three) and pull the motor and its shaft coupler or cam straight out of the housing.
Align the new motor’s drive shaft with the bucket-side coupler or auger sleeve, slide it into place, and secure it with the original screws.
Reconnect the wiring harness plug firmly until the locking tab clicks, then reinstall the housing cover and ice bucket.
Plug the refrigerator back in, wait one minute for the control to initialize, then press the dispenser paddle in both cube and crushed modes to confirm the auger rotates smoothly and ice dispenses.

The Part You Need

Part	Notes
Ice bucket auger motor	Amazon \| Common Frigidaire part numbers include 241816601, 241816602, and aftermarket 241816602CM (115 V, 2.3 A, 18 RPM). Check the model and serial plate on the inside freezer wall or fresh-food ceiling to confirm your exact replacement number in the parts diagram.

If this part is failing you may also see one of these codes:

When to Call a Pro

Before ordering a motor, run Frigidaire’s auger-fix defrost: remove the ice bucket, set the UI to CRUSHED, then press and release the dispenser paddle for two seconds every two minutes over a six-minute span to melt ice around the shaft, switch back to CUBE, reinstall the bucket, and retest. If the auger still won’t turn and you are uncomfortable working with 115-volt wiring inside the freezer, or if the bucket housing itself is cracked or the dispenser control board also needs diagnosis, call an appliance technician to test voltage at the motor plug and replace the correct assembly in one visit.