EAU61083523 Genuine Ice Maker Auger Motor for LG Fridges, LG Ice Dispenser Auger Drive Motor

Part EAU61083523 is a genuine LG auger motor for the ice dispenser on an LG fridge. It may be listed as an AC motor, which means it runs on alternating current and has nothing to do with air conditioning. It drives the auger in the ice bin, which feeds cubes to the dispenser chute and, on many models, through the crusher for crushed ice. No model list is held for it, so confirm by the number on your old motor.

Ice dispenser not working? The auger motor may be the cause

When you press the ice paddle, the auger motor turns a spiral auger in the bottom of the ice bin to push cubes forward and out through the chute. A failed motor leaves a full bin of ice that won't dispense, or you'll hear a hum or click with no movement. Before blaming the motor, check the bin for cubes frozen into a solid block, as that can jam a healthy motor. If the bin is clear and the auger turns freely by hand, a motor that still won't run is the likely fault.

Part details

• Genuine LG part EAU61083523
• Auger motor for LG fridge ice makers and dispensers
• AC (alternating current) motor
• Confirm against the label on your old motor

Replacing the auger motor

Switch the fridge off at the wall or unplug it. Remove the ice bin and empty it, then take off the cover that hides the auger motor, which is usually at the back of the ice compartment or in the freezer. Unplug the connector, transfer any coupling or bracket the new motor needs, and refit. Give the ice maker time to refill before testing the dispenser.

Questions about this part

Does this motor come with the auger?

No auger is mentioned in our records for this part, so treat it as the motor only. If the auger or its coupling is cracked, check the parts list for your fridge, as those parts normally carry their own LG numbers.