LG Refrigerator Ice Auger Motor Run Capacitor Replacement

Written By: Bill Gilbert

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LG Refrigerator Ice Auger Motor Run Capacitor Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

20 - 25 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the ice auger motor run capacitor on your LG refrigerator.

This guide will work for most LG refrigerators. This guide is written with an LG model LFX25973 refrigerator. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.

The ice auger run capacitor allows the ice auger motor to operate and is involved in allowing the motor to have good running torque.

If the ice auger motor run capacitor fails, the ice auger will not run. Ice will not be dispensed, and crushed ice will not be available.

Tools

Phillips #2 Screwdriver

Step 1

Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.
If you are testing or repairing the following items, you may also need to shut off and disconnect the water supply:
Condenser fan motor
Compressor motor and thermal overload device
Water supply valve assembly

Step 2

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws securing the control board cover.

Step 3

Tilt the top edge of the cover toward you and lift it off.

Step 4

Squeeze and pull the connectors to disconnect them:
Connectors from the control board
Connectors from the refrigerator
Some connectors can remain connected as the wires attached to them don't get in the way. There is no harm if they are disconnected. Remember to reconnect them if disconnected.

Step 5

Reposition the wiring harness away from the capacitor.

Step 6

Pull the two connectors straight off the capacitor to disconnect it.
Handle the capacitor carefully as it may still be charged, and can give a dangerous and painful electrical shock. Avoid touching the terminals with your fingers or hands.
Information on capacitor safety.