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Refrigerator Not Storing Ice? Ice Bucket 5304532882 – Fix Broken Ice Bin Fast
A cracked, warped, or broken ice bucket prevents your refrigerator's ice maker from storing and dispensing ice properly. In most Frigidaire and Electrolux refrigerators, the ice bucket takes repeated stress from the auger motor and ice dispenser mechanism, causing it to crack or warp over time. When it fails, ice jams, leaks into the freezer, or the dispenser stops working entirely. ⚡ Common wear item in Frigidaire-built French door and side-by-side refrigerators. Part 5304532882 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full ice storage and dispensing capacity to factory spec.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ The refrigerator and freezer are maintaining correct temperatures
- ✔ The ice maker unit itself is producing ice cubes normally
- ✔ The dispenser motor and auger are functioning (you can hear them run)
- ✔ Water supply and inlet valve are confirmed working
- ✔ ONLY problem is ice not dispensing, jamming, or visible cracks/damage to the ice bin
Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.
🔧 Common Symptoms
- Ice dispenser not working — most common, ice jams in a cracked or warped bucket
- Visible crack, split, or broken tab on the ice bucket body
- Ice cubes leaking into the freezer compartment
- Ice clumping together in a solid mass inside the bin
- Grinding or rattling noise when dispensing ice
- Ice bucket won't seat or lock into position correctly
✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.
✔ In most cases, replacing this ice bucket restores normal ice storage and dispensing immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: 5304532882
- Type: Ice Bucket / Ice Storage Container Assembly
- Replaces: OEM direct-fit ice bucket assembly — supersedes 242172602, 241798224 (no modification required)
- Brands: Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kenmore
⚠️ Recommended While Repairing:
While the ice bucket is removed, inspect the auger motor coupling and the dispenser chute flap for wear or ice buildup — a damaged chute flap is a frequent companion failure that causes warm air infiltration and ice clumping. Replacing both at the same time eliminates the most common repeat service call on these units.
While the ice bucket is removed, inspect the auger motor coupling and the dispenser chute flap for wear or ice buildup — a damaged chute flap is a frequent companion failure that causes warm air infiltration and ice clumping. Replacing both at the same time eliminates the most common repeat service call on these units.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: EASY — 10–15 minutes. No tools required and no need to disconnect power. Pull the existing ice bucket straight out of the freezer compartment to disengage it from the auger drive; transfer the auger shaft if it remains in the old bucket, then slide the new bucket firmly into position until it clicks and seats against the ice maker assembly. Ensure the bucket is fully locked in before running a dispense cycle.
✓ Compatible Models
Confirmed compatible with FFHD2250TS0, FFHD2250TS1, FFHD2250TS2, FFHD2250TD0, FFHD2250TD1, FGHD2368TF0, FGHD2368TF1, FGHD2368TF2, FGHD2368TF3, FGHD2368TF4, plus additional Frigidaire, Electrolux, and Kenmore French door and side-by-side models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.
💡 Pro Tip
Prevent Future Ice Clumping:
After installing the new bucket, set your freezer to -2°C (28°F) or colder and confirm the ice maker is cycling every 90–120 minutes. Ice clumping is almost always caused by infrequent cycling that lets cubes fuse together — if your household uses ice slowly, manually harvest the bucket every few days to keep cubes loose and prevent stress fractures on the new bin.
After installing the new bucket, set your freezer to -2°C (28°F) or colder and confirm the ice maker is cycling every 90–120 minutes. Ice clumping is almost always caused by infrequent cycling that lets cubes fuse together — if your household uses ice slowly, manually harvest the bucket every few days to keep cubes loose and prevent stress fractures on the new bin.
✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages
✅Compatibility & Cross Reference
Not sure about your model number? Call 1-877-899-7278 and we’ll help you confirm. All brand names are the property of their respective owners and are used for compatibility reference only.
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