The Ice Crusher Housing is an OEM replacement part for GE bottom freezer refrigerators. As the name suggests, this housing contains the mechanisms that crush or fracture ice into smaller pieces when dispensed.  Causes of bad ice crusher housing can include wear and tear to moving parts over time, diminished tolerances from repeated use, or damage like cracks incurred through accidents or mishandling that affects proper functioning.  Symptoms of a bad ice crusher housing include:  Whole cubes of ice dispensing instead of crushed pieces The ice dispenser mechanism making loud or grinding noises during operation   Ice getting jammed or blocked in the crushing chamber This OEM GE replacement is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore refrigerator models.WR17X11505 (AP3202913) replaces 1012602, AH783777, EA783777, PS783777, WR17X10717.