Description
Description
Restore the correct operation of your refrigerator’s ice or water dispenser with this genuine OEM actuator part number 241681901 from Frigidaire / Electrolux (also compatible with several Kenmore, Westinghouse and built-in models). This actuator is the lever or paddle mechanism inside the dispenser area that triggers the ice chute or water flow. Because dispenser assemblies vary significantly by model, year, and brand, please check with your maintenance technician to confirm that this part number matches your appliance’s full model number and that the actuator is indeed the failing component before ordering. frigidaireapplianceparts.com+1
Features & Benefits
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OEM-specified design: Built to the manufacturer’s original equipment specifications for correct fit and performance. applianceparts.lowes.com+1
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Direct swap replacement: Designed to replace the old or broken dispenser actuator lever and restore proper dispensing of ice or water without needing to replace the entire dispenser module.
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Improves user experience: A functioning actuator ensures the dispenser responds properly to user input, avoiding mis-dispense, jamming, or no output.
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Cost-effective repair: Fixing the actuator is far less expensive than replacing the full dispenser housing or door assembly.
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Simple installation: Once compatibility is verified, the part can typically be installed by a qualified technician with minimal tools.
Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement
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The dispenser lever/paddle does not activate ice or water flow when pressed — or only works intermittently.
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The actuator lever is loose, cracked, broken or missing — allowing the dispenser mechanism to fail or mis-operate.
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Ice or water dispensing is delayed or incomplete — the actuator may not engage the switch properly.
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Visual inspection shows the actuator is damaged, worn, or the mounting tabs are broken.
If any of these symptoms are present, please have your technician verify that the actuator (241681901) is the correct part and that the rest of the dispenser system (valves, switches, tubing) is intact.
Compatibility Notes
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Part 241681901 is listed in the Frigidaire/Electrolux catalog as the “Actuator-Ice – White” for ice/water dispenser applications. applianceparts.homedepot.ca
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Works with a variety of Frigidaire, Electrolux, Westinghouse, Tappan and re-branded models (including many Kenmore) that use this actuator style. applianceparts.lowes.com+1
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Because dispenser lever assemblies, finishes (white, stainless-trim), mounting bracket locations and mechanism geometry can differ by production year and region, it is essential to verify your appliance’s entire model number (including suffix) and compare the existing actuator’s shape, color and mounting before ordering.