GE Refrigerator Ice Bucket Auger Parts — Models & Compatibility

You press the ice dispenser lever and hear the motor running, but nothing comes out. That grinding noise without ice is usually your ice bucket auger stripped or cracked—a common failure on GE side-by-side refrigerators. This replacement auger (WR17X11705) fits over 200 GE, Hotpoint, and RCA models across multiple series, restoring ice dispensing functionality without replacing the entire bucket assembly.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

Check your model number on the left sidewall inside the fresh food compartment or inside the freezer door. This auger fits GE refrigerators in the GSH, GSS, GSE, BSS, DSS, ESH, and HSS series—basically most side-by-side models from the mid-2000s through early 2010s. The auger you'll receive has dark blue plastic (not clear as some photos show), but it fits the same as the original GE part.

About This Replacement Part

The ice bucket auger is the plastic spiral mechanism that rotates inside your ice bucket to push ice cubes toward the dispenser chute. Over time, the plastic auger shaft can crack or the spiral blades wear down from constant ice contact, causing the motor to run without dispensing ice. You might also hear unusual grinding noises or get only partial ice dispensing. This direct replacement auger (replaces AP3672963, WR17X11305, WR17X10690) installs in about 15 minutes—you'll pull out the ice bucket, remove the old auger from the bucket, snap in the new one, and reinstall. No specialized tools needed, just empty the ice bucket first to make handling easier.

Common Symptoms Fixed by This Part

• Ice maker won't dispense ice (motor runs but nothing comes out)
• Ice maker dispenses too little ice or slow ice flow
• Grinding or unusual noises when trying to dispense
• Auger won't turn even though motor is running

What Owners Are Saying

"Easy installation, now we have ice! I'm very pleased with this product," reports one GSH25JFTAWW owner. Another notes the part "fit the GE ice bucket perfectly—the bucket is working like new." Most users complete the replacement in under 20 minutes once they have the ice bucket removed. One helpful tip from installers: if you need visual guidance on auger removal and installation, search for "GE ice bucket auger replacement" videos—the process is straightforward once you see how the auger clips into the bucket motor coupling.

Installation Overview

You'll remove the ice bucket from the freezer by lifting it straight up (some models have a release lever). Once the bucket is out, turn it over—the auger pulls straight out from the motor coupling on the bottom. The new auger snaps into place the same way, and you reinstall the bucket. Make sure the auger shaft seats fully into the motor coupling before pushing the bucket back into position.

Verify Your Model Compatibility

This auger fits these GE, Hotpoint, and RCA refrigerator models (partial list—check full compatibility on the product page):