I was wondering if you could help me solve my latest problem with my Frigidaire MRS26LGJ?
The ice maker works. But I can’t get it to dispense ice cubes or crushed ice. When pushing the button to get either, the mechanism makes a noise, but nothing comes out. I open the freezer door, and open the ice bin door, and the ice is pushed from the back of the bin to the front of the bin. So I know the auger is working. It’s like a trap door is not opening to let the ice out. I removed the bin, and cleaned it. I did notice rust on the metal parts at the front of the bin. While the bin was removed, I manually checked the parts at the rear of the freezer to see if they were working. The drive spun, and the little door to the right of the drive, opened and closed (with a loud click), depending on whether I wanted crushed or cubed ice. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Jim Hayden
Hi Jim,
Did the ice door in the dispenser open when you pushed the lever?
Did the ice cubes stuck in the ice chute on the freezer door?
Gene.
If you are talking about the little trap door in the ice chute, the answer is no. Ice doesn’t make it to the chute to get stuck.
[LEFT]The drive blade which drives the ice dispenser is stripped out and lets the auger spin with out moving ice forward. To replace part you have to remove auger just remember the order the crushing blades came off.
You may have to replace auger if worn.
Go to www.appliancepartspros.com
select diagram #4 ice container part #17
Drive blade
Part Number: AP3959143 made by FRIGIDAIRE about $15
Good Luck 
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The ice does move forward to the front of the ice bin, but doesn’t come out. It’s as if the ice is not dropping into the crushing part of the mechanism, ar getting past that part. Does this still mean that the driver blade which drives the ice dispenser is still stripped?
yes, see if you can rotate the drive blade while you hold the auger still if so the drive blade is stripped.
[QUOTE=DSEABOLT;19703]yes, see if you can rotate the drive blade while you hold the auger still if so the drive blade is stripped.[/QUOTE]
Thanks. That was the problem. Because the metal plate at the inside front of the ice bin was rusted, I decided to replace the entire bin. It arrived, I installed, and it now dispenses and crushes ice beautifully. Thanks for your input.
[SIZE=3]I just want to replace the entire bin! Rust is coming from somewhere and it dispenses out with the ice! It’s a pain! :mad: [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]I’ve had this refrigerator for about 6 or 7 years now.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Where did you get yours so I can purchase one too?[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]I would REALLY appreciate it[/SIZE]
vantrice,
What is the model number of the refrigerator?
Gene.
Frigidaire MRS26LGJ
You can buy it from AppliancePartsPros.com for $88.59
The part number for the ice container assembly is [COLOR=#800080]AP4300918[/COLOR]
Here are the break down diagrams for the Frigidaire refrigerator Model MRS26LGJB0
Gene.
I bought a new auger, but I’m having a heck of a time finding which drive blade goes with it.
The fridge is a kenmore 253.52649303, which is built by frigidaire.
I’m not sure if the drive blade AP3959143 will work or not.
Give me the part reference number according to this break down diagram.
Gene.
#17 is the beast.
Then the part number AP3959143 is correct.
Gene.
Gene, thank you so much for your help so far.
Since I last posted about rust dispensing with the ice, the ice maker has stopped working completely. If I purchase the parts that you recommended to me previously would that fix all my problems completely?
I’d rather replace the entire ice maker & be done with it! LOL
Vantrice
Frigidaire MRS26LGJ
vantrice,
If you will replace the ice maker and the ice container, it should solve all these problems.
- The part number for the ice maker is [COLOR=#0066cc]AP3160597[/COLOR]
Gene.
I have a frigidaire side by side refrigerator. The model number is glhs38eesb7. The ice moves in the tray but wont come out the door cube or crushed. I see that the auger is moving but the drum ice dispenser isn’t. Would you tell me what part I need to get. I don’t know if I need to get the drum ice dispenser or the whole thing. please help me.
Karlasmommy,
Remove the ice container, clean it wash with warm water. Make sure it’s absolutely dry and carefully put it back in place. Post the results.
Gene.
It still wont come out. I believe the drum is messed up. The auger turns but the drum wont. I feel I might need to replace the drum and the drum blade. What do you think?