Fridge Ice Bucket / Ice Tray: Estimated Price & Replacement Labour Cost
What It Does
The ice bucket collects and stores ice produced by the ice maker. The ice tray (in older or compact units) is the mould in which water freezes into cubes before being harvested.
Signs It Needs Replacing
- Cracks or breaks causing ice spillage
- Auger mechanism inside bucket is broken
- Ice tray warped or no longer releasing cubes cleanly
Estimated Part Price
- Generic: €10–€25
- OEM ice bucket: €25–€70
Estimated Labour Cost
- 10–20 minutes — pull-out and click-in design
- Labour charge: €20–€40 (minimal)
- Total repair estimate: €30–€110
DIY Difficulty
Very low. Ice buckets are designed to be user-removable. Ice trays are pull-and-twist. No tools required in most cases.