Miele
Fan or Motor Bearing Wear
High-pitched squealing or whirring noise from Miele ice maker area
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Worn ice compartment fan motor bearings, Worn auger motor bearings, Fan blade rubbing on ice or housing, Debris caught in fan
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Disconnect power before accessing fans or motors.
- Locate noise: Open the door and listen near the ice compartment and rear panel to pinpoint the source.
- Inspect fan: Remove the interior cover to access the ice compartment fan. Check for ice or debris rubbing on the blades. Clear obstructions.
- Spin test: Spin the fan by hand. If it feels rough or wobbly, replace the fan motor.
- Check auger motor: Run the dispenser (if present). If squealing occurs only during dispensing, the auger motor bearings may be worn and require replacement.
Note: Lubricating sealed motor bearings is not recommended; replacement is the proper fix.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Ice Compartment Fan Motor
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