How does an ice bucket Auger work in a refrigerator?
Ice Bucket Auger Motor. The Ice Bucket Auger is located in the ice bin and when the dispenser is activated, will rotate to pull the ice forward to the outlet chute of the bin. The auger is driven by a motor mounted behind the bin with a set of drive forks on the gear box shaft. The gear box turns very slowly but has lots of power to push the ice.
What to do if your refrigerator auger is not turning?
If the auger is not turning you should first verify the motor is operating. The motor/gear box normally makes enough noise that you can hear it with the freezer door closed. If the motor is not operating then you can check it for continuity with a multi-meter. Remove power from the appliance before performing this test.
What should I do if my Auger motor is not receiving power?
If the auger motor and dispenser door are not receiving power, then you should inspect the actuator and switch. Remove the control panel cover and verify that the actuator contacts the dispenser switch properly and if not, check the actuator housing bracket, switch mounting bracket and the actuator pivot.
What to do if your Bosch ice dispenser is not working?
If the auger motor is burned out or defective, the ice won’t move forward and fall through the chute. To determine… if the auger motor is defective, pull out the ice bucket and turn the bucket auger by hand. If the auger turns freely, use a multimeter to test the auger motor for continuity.
Why is my icemaker Auger motor not turning?
I wonder if it shut itself down to prevent burnout (because it had been unable to turn the auger due to the clumped ice). Thanks! Take the ice bin out again, then use a hair dryer on the auger motor for awhile, the auger motor made have frozen water condensation that re-froze in it.
Ice Bucket Auger Motor. The Ice Bucket Auger is located in the ice bin and when the dispenser is activated, will rotate to pull the ice forward to the outlet chute of the bin. The auger is driven by a motor mounted behind the bin with a set of drive forks on the gear box shaft. The gear box turns very slowly but has lots of power to push the ice.
What to do if your Auger wont turn?
The driveshaft can snap, or the ends of the shaft can slip and become damaged, causing the driveshaft to lose its connection to either the clutch or gearbox (or both). In any case, a broken driveshaft will need to be replaced. This will often require removing the gearbox from the engine to access the end of the driveshaft.
What to do if your icemaker won’t turn?
Take the ice bin out again, then use a hair dryer on the auger motor for awhile, the auger motor made have frozen water condensation that re-froze in it. Let us know if the hair dryer does the trick.
