Samsung Refrigerator Assembly Case Fan-Auger Motor DA97-12540D – Superseded by DA97-12540K

Samsung Refrigerator Assembly Case Fan-Auger Motor DA97-12540D

DA97-12540D Ice Maker Auger Motor – The essential fix for a Samsung refrigerator ice maker that won't dispense ice, dispenses ice slowly, makes grinding or squealing noises when dispensing, or has ice jammed in the dispenser chute. The auger motor drives the auger (spiral blade) that pushes ice from the ice bucket through the dispenser chute when you press the dispenser lever. When the motor fails – due to a burned-out motor, worn gears, or seized bearings – ice won't dispense even though the ice maker is producing ice. Common signs of auger motor failure include no ice dispensing when you press the lever (but you hear the motor trying), slow or intermittent ice dispensing, grinding or squealing noises from the dispenser, or the motor running but no ice coming out. If you've checked for ice jams in the chute and the ice bucket is full but ice won't dispense, the auger motor has likely failed. This genuine OEM Samsung part directly replaces DA97-12540K. Fits Samsung French door and side-by-side refrigerators with in-door ice dispensers. Moderate 30–45 minute DIY repair that restores proper ice dispensing. Current manufacturer replacement: DA97-12540K.