How to Measure for White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer Replacement Parts

It is always good to be proactive and check out your freezer before the season begins. More people have been disappointed to pour in a batch of mix for a Holiday celebration only to discover the tub center was thrown out with the last batch of ice, or the motor has become seized. 

Before ordering replacement parts for a White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer, carefully measure the original components. White Mountain produced multiple sizes and configurations over many years, and parts can vary even among freezers with the same quart capacity.

Measure the tub, motor mounting points, shaft dimensions, tub ears, latches, tub center, and other components before selecting replacements.

White Mountain Ice Cream Freezers were produced for generations, and design changes occurred over time. This means a replacement part should not be selected only because it is listed for a 4-quart or 6-quart freezer.

The safest method is to compare the original part directly with the replacement.

Measure the overall dimensions listed for each replacement part.

For wooden tubs, measure the outside diameter for an 11-1/2" to 11-5/8" diameter. Keep in mind that dry wooden tubs can shrink slightly or may not be completely round.

For motors, verify the width of the motor bridge, mounting locations, the dasher stem size, and can lid size using a 3/8" or 7/16" wrench. Do not attempt to measure with a ruler. Replacement motors will generally accommodate a 7/16" dasher stem and a 1" can lid square top for an Oakware replacement motor. The Immergood motor can be ordered to fit a 3/8" dasher gear.

For freezer cans, check the can diameter and can height and the bottom stud diameter using a 3/8" a 7/16" and a 1/2" open-ended wrenches. Use the wrenches on end to fit straight down on the can dasher stub and rock it back and forth to verify if it is 7/16" or 3/8". Do not attempt to use a ruler. For a 6-qt replacement can the overall diameter should be 6-1/8" diamiter with an overall height of 12" and a bottom stud that measures loosely at 1/2" to fit the dasher bottom. If the can measures 6-1/4" diameter with a 3/8" bottom dasher stem, the replacement can will not fit. Replacement cans are not available for White Mountain 4 and 8 qt freezers.  

For replacement dashers, they are only available for the 6 qt with a 7/16" dasher stem and a 1/2" female bottom. Use the 7/16" wrench to verify the dasher stem and a 1/2" drive socket to verify. 

For tub ears and latches, compare both the overall size and mounting. The Immergood replacement tub latch will be an improved cam latch and will not look like the original White Mountain tub latch but will use the same mounting location and hole. Some shimming may be needed.

Cottage Craft Works supplies replacement solutions for selected White Mountain freezers, especially common 6-quart models, but measurements should always be confirmed before ordering.