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Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Not Working or Making Grinding Noise? Auger Motor W10822606 – Fix Ice Delivery Failure Fast
If your refrigerator ice bucket is full but nothing comes out when you press the dispenser lever — or you hear grinding, humming, or clicking from the dispenser area — the ice maker auger motor has failed. In most Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, and JennAir refrigerators with ice dispensers, the auger motor powers the spiral auger inside the ice bucket that pushes ice cubes through the dispenser chute on demand. When it fails, the dispenser goes silent or grinds uselessly while the bucket stays full. ⚡ Common failure point in Whirlpool-platform refrigerators — often caused by repeated ice jams stalling the motor under load until the windings burn out. Part W10822606 is the genuine OEM auger motor that restores full ice dispensing function with a direct plug-and-play replacement — no modifications required.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Refrigerator powers on and ice maker is producing ice normally
- ✔ Ice bucket is full or partially full — ice is present
- ✔ Dispenser door flap and water dispenser function correctly
- ✔ ONLY problem is no ice delivery, grinding/humming noise, or auger not rotating when dispenser is pressed
Not sure? Send us your model number — we’ll confirm before you order.
🔧 Common Symptoms
- Ice dispenser won’t dispense — bucket is full but nothing comes out
- Grinding or humming noise when pressing the dispenser lever
- Clicking sound from dispenser area — motor trying but failing to turn
- Ice dispenses very slowly or only a few cubes at a time
- Dispenser works intermittently — sometimes works, sometimes doesn’t
- Complete silence when pressing dispenser — motor fully seized or not receiving power
- Auger blade jammed or won’t rotate when ice bucket is removed
✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.
✔ In most cases, replacing the auger motor restores full ice dispensing immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: W10822606
- Type: Refrigerator ice maker auger motor (ice dispenser motor / ice bucket drive motor) — powers the spiral auger that delivers ice through the dispenser chute
- Replaces: 2322580, 2326873, W10215646, W10271506, W11185741, W11298175
- Brands: Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, JennAir
⚠️ Recommended While Repairing:
While the ice bucket is already out, inspect the auger blade inside the bucket for cracks, chips, or deformation. A cracked auger blade is frequently what burned out the motor in the first place — it jams under load and stalls the motor repeatedly until the windings fail. Replacing both the motor and the auger blade at the same time costs a fraction of a second service call and prevents the new motor from failing the same way within weeks.
While the ice bucket is already out, inspect the auger blade inside the bucket for cracks, chips, or deformation. A cracked auger blade is frequently what burned out the motor in the first place — it jams under load and stalls the motor repeatedly until the windings fail. Replacing both the motor and the auger blade at the same time costs a fraction of a second service call and prevents the new motor from failing the same way within weeks.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: MODERATE — 30–45 minutes. Unplug the refrigerator before beginning — do not work on the dispenser with power connected. Remove the ice bucket by lifting and pulling forward (empty it first to reduce weight). The auger motor assembly is located at the rear of the ice bucket compartment. Remove the retaining screws, disconnect the wire harness connector, and swap in the new motor. Reconnect the harness, reinstall the ice bucket, restore power, and run a test dispense cycle — listen for smooth motor engagement without grinding.
✓ Compatible Models
Confirmed compatible with WRF736SDAM14, WRF989SDAW03, WRX988SIBZ03, WRS342FIAW03, KRMF706ESS04, KRFC704FSS03, MFT2976AEW03, MFX2876DRM02 plus hundreds of additional Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, and JennAir refrigerator models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.
💡 Pro Tip
Inspect the Auger Blade Before You Blame the Motor:
The auger motor and the auger blade inside the ice bucket fail together more often than separately. A jammed or cracked blade is frequently what burned out the motor in the first place — it forces the motor to stall under load repeatedly until the windings give out. While the bucket is already out and the motor is being replaced, pull the auger blade and inspect it for cracks, chips, or deformation. A cracked blade will jam the new motor within weeks. The auger blade is a separate, inexpensive part — replacing both at the same time costs a fraction of a second labour call.
The auger motor and the auger blade inside the ice bucket fail together more often than separately. A jammed or cracked blade is frequently what burned out the motor in the first place — it forces the motor to stall under load repeatedly until the windings give out. While the bucket is already out and the motor is being replaced, pull the auger blade and inspect it for cracks, chips, or deformation. A cracked blade will jam the new motor within weeks. The auger blade is a separate, inexpensive part — replacing both at the same time costs a fraction of a second labour call.
✅Compatibility & Cross Reference
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