This evaporator fan motor is located in the back of the freezer, and circulates air over the refrigerator coils. These coils will convert the heat into cool air, which is then circulated.
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Replacing your Whirlpool Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor
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This part fixes the following symptoms:
Fridge too warm | Noisy | Fridge and Freezer are too warm | Freezer section too warm
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Arnie V - May 1, 2023
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Fan motor
Arrived quickly, easy install after watching their very clear video.
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George B - March 14, 2023
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Warm fridge repair
The part arrived quickly and was a perfect fit. Easy repair. Thanks PartSelect.
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Ray H - March 3, 2023
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Quick and easy repair
My evaporator motor showed up in great time and was super easy to replace, Refrigerator is up and running with no issues,
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Cheryl T - July 18, 2022
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Easy Repair - Just What I needed
Received the replacement part , a evaporator fan for my refrigerator within a few days. It was very easy to order the replacement part on their website with great pictures and easy instructions to follow so I felt confident I was ordering the correct part and the price for the part & delivery was reasonable. The website even has a video on ow to install the part. Awesome. Thanks so much. My frig is working. Yay!! - Cheryl Thomas
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Rob P - February 28, 2022
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Easy repair and Working as Expected
Refrigerator freezer was working but refrigerator space was warm. Noticed the fan was not working. Replaced the fan motor and fridge is back online. Will order from PartSelect again.
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Troy C - July 27, 2021
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Perfect fit ! Easy repair.
I replaced the motor in no time after watching the easy step by step video ! $80 part saved me $3000 on a new fridges. Works like new now.
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Tony V - March 18, 2021
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The video was a great help.
The part came quick. It's exactly the same part. The video on how to replace it was very helpful. I will order parts from these guys when the time comes.
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John M - August 28, 2020
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Part came in fast and it was the right one!
Part worked fine and greatly appreciate the how to install video. Will definitely use this site again. Thanks
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Don T - July 17, 2020
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Quick and Efficient Fix
Our Whirlpool refrigerator was too warm and adjusting the temperature did not fix the problem. I found PartSelect.ca and investigated the symptoms. Of the three parts that could have caused the problem I focused on the evaporator fan. The fan appeared to be working but sometimes, instead of rotating, it would, in my view, fibrillate! Clearly, when it was fibrillating it wasn't cooling! So I ordered a fan from PartSelect on Friday afternoon, it arrived Monday morning, I installed it the same morning and by noon the fridge returned to normal operation! The video for replacing the fan was excellent. I viewed it early and consequently was able to assemble and disassemble the necessary parts quickly and confidently. In future, PartSelect will be my first source for advice and parts!
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Aron B - July 2, 2020
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Selected part due to evaporator fan not running as suggested by part select!
Changed a perfectly good evaporator fan motor! Had to order main electrical control board and changed that and then refrigerator started cooling down!
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Evaporator Fan failure
The reason I repaired it myself was because the repairman that diagnosed the problem.didn't come back in two weeks. The evaporator fan sits behind a vented wall in the freezer and directs cold air into freezer and refrigerator.I removed the ice make assembly first and then the freezer wall held in place by two sheet metal nuts. Then removed wires from fan motor. Removed the fan blade from fan motor,which was press fitted on,then removed fan motor from bracket assembly(make sure and retain the two vibration rubber washers on back and front of motor. Reinstall new motor with vibration washers and press fan blade on new motor. Install in bracket assemble and reassemnble.
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William from Middletown, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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Lower refrigerator not cooling
Looked up problem in your troubleshooting section, determined necessary part, ordered part on Saturday. Received part Tuesday. Installed in about 10 minutes. Works great. Saved about $200.00.
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Jim from Crystal Beach, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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power surge killed the fan motor
Removed back panel in the freezer. Removed old fan. Installed new fan and reinstalled back panel.
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Joe from Arnold, MD
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers
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Our refrigerator fan motor stopped working.
Most important, remove bracket attached to freezer rear wall and put entire fan motor assembly together, including attaching power supply, ground wire, front bracket and fan blade (be sure rubber vibration dampeners are in place on both brackets) THEN attach the whole assembly to the rear freezer wall! Doing it this way is so much easier, and you won't run the risk of losing a screw behind the condenser, as I did!
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Rick from REDLANDS, CA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver
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Freezer working, not cold enough in fridge area.
Top freezer, remove fan cover on back panel in side top freezer, remove back panel inside top freezer, remove fan and fan motor, unplug electric from fan (PS unplug fridge first). Install new motor, replace ever thing in reverse. works great.
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Ralph from ALVORD, TX
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers
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Freezer was working fine but refrigerator would not go below 45 degrees
Removed back panel inside freezer replaced fan motor reinstalled panel and was done in about 40 minutes the video on part select explains the repair very accurately
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Christopher from CASTAIC, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Not getting cold
Followed instructions on your website
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John from PHILADELPHIA, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Fan motor died
First, made sure new fan worked then Placed back in bracket with bushings-only goes in one way, pushed fan back on. screwed bracket to back of freezer and ran the wires to their original place, plugged in the two plugs, put the back piece up attaching ground and pulling ice maker plug thru, screwed back on. Plugged in ice maker, mounted ice maker on freezer wall. Plugged it in. Exact reversal of how it was removed. Not a lot parts to get confused.
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Michael from TROY, IL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
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Refrigerator suddenly not staying cold. Freezer icing up about 1 month before.
Noticed the evaporator fan not spinning but would spin with a finger jump start. After looking up the part on the PartSelect liner parts diagram I found the installation video that really helped. After installing the fan it tested out fantastic. The fan was blowing air 10 times more than the old one. Refrigerator works great on the original econo setting.
My fridge was very warm Temperature was 56 and my son did the work on it for me
My son said it was easy to put in the motor I didn’t need the fan my fan was in good shape yet thank you so much for everything
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Rosemary from ALBION, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Cecelia
January 29, 2018
Could the evaporator fan motor be the cause of my refrigerator not getting cold, while the freezer does. The freezer makes loud popping noises.
For model number W8rxegmwb01
Hi Cecelia,
Thank you for your question. The evaporator fan motor is one part you will need to check to see if it causing the refrigerator to become too warm. There are some other parts that you will also need to check to see which one is causing the issue. You will need to check the bi-metal defrost thermostat, the capacitor, the defrost heater, the defrost board, the start device, the cycling thermostat and the light rocker switch. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Lyndon
February 11, 2019
Upon observation the evaporater fan was not running. I spun it by hand and it started running but it doesn't seem to be very fast. How fast should fan on evaporater run? The back of the freezer is cold and frosted but neither the freezer or the refrigerator part seems to be very cold.
For model number ET8CHEXVQ00
Hello Lyndon, Thank you for contacting us. The evaporator fan motor should spin at 3000RPM. You can test the part with a multimeter. If you are unfamiliar with how a multimeter functions, we have videos available to assist you.
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Jim
April 3, 2018
Fridge getting too cold freezer not getting cold enough
For model number M1TXEGMYQ01
Hi Jim,
Thank you for your question. If your refrigerator is too cold and the freezer is too warm, there are some parts that you will need to check to see which ones are causing the issue. You will need to check the capacitor, the evaporator fan motor and the thermostat. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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David
September 11, 2017
My fan stops working sometimes. How can i know if fan is faulty?
For model number Morxemmwboo
Hi David,
Thank you for your inquiry. To verify if the evaporator fan motor is not working correctly, you will need to use a multimeter to test the continuity of the part. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Edwin
January 15, 2018
I would like to know the rotation of evaporator fan motor number 2225625
Hi Edwin,
Thank you for your question. The evaporator fan motor, part number WP2315539 (replaces part number 2225625), turns clockwise. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Doug
December 3, 2017
I have to replace an evaporator fan motor on a Kenmore top mount refrigerator. Are you positive that this Whirlpool part also fits my Kenmore model. It looks like it does, but what a confirmation. Also, what is your return policy? Doug.
For model number 10672152111
Hi Doug,
Thank you for your question. Yes, this evaporator fan motor will work on your refrigerator. Kenmore has their parts manufactured by different brands. The parts for your refrigerator are manufactured by Whirlpool. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Susan
July 31, 2019
I have already ordered the evaporator fan motor and waiting for it to come. My freezer was working, but not my refrigerated section. Will it hurt to leave the refrigerator running until I get the part? We have turned down the freezer temperature and using it for some refrigerated items.
For model number ET1CHEXSB01
Hi Susan,
Thank you for your question. You should be able to keep the refrigerator running until the new motor arrives. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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CARLOS
August 1, 2019
Hello, the freezer is working, and it was working. But the fridge part is not. It's sweating and warm. I replace the capacitor, still the same. Next should be the evaperator. Should i continue with the evaperator or not.I dont want to buy the part, and it possibly doesn't work.
thanks
For model number WRT1L1TZYWOO
Hello Carlos, thank you for inquiring. If the Evaporator Fan had failed, it would often create a lot of noise in the freezer area. If it is not the Evaporator Fan then you may want to consider the Condenser Fan Motor part number PS11739140 for your model. Good luck with your repair!
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Eugene
December 3, 2019
My frostless refrigerator does not defrost, ice foams in freezer and eventually water drips onto shelve in lower half. Freezer and lower half stay cold.. p.s. over the summer there have been some loud popping noises as if a relay is switching.
For model number M1TXEGMYB
Hello Eugene and thanks for writing.
Popping noises could come from the evaporator fan motor PS11749890. which also could explain the ice built up. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime.
Out of no where the inside of my refrigerator both freezer and cooler is permitting a chemical over some compare to a nail polish smell. Could this be a evaporated fan failure or something else? By the way, the freezer and cooler are still cooling. The cooler part could be a bit colder but the refrigerator from day one was weak at cooling. This refridgerator is only a couple years old. Thanks
For model number WRT311FZDW00
Hello Christine, thank you for your question. That smell is indicative of a Freon leak in the unit. Freon has been can be a very pungent ozone or gasoline smell as well as smelling like nail polish. The amount of Freon contained in the cooling systems of appliances is regulated to be at safe levels, and shouldn't present a threat to your health, but if your sense of scent is sensitive, the Freon smell can be overwhelming. Addressing the issue is as simple as finding the part of the fridge causing the leak. However, leaked Freon needs to be replaced by a technician. In the meantime, open some widows to allow the scent to dissipate. For safety's sake, unplug and scoot the machine out from the wall to gain access to its back or underside, whichever is the location of the coolant tubes that channel Freon throughout the unit. Empty the contents of the fridge and position yourself where the coolant pipes are. In some cases, depending on your model, these pipes are located underneath the unit, at which point you can tilt it back against the wall. Check your fridge's manual for the exact location. The best way to ascertain the location of the leak is to use your nose; wherever the nail polish smell is strongest, it is a sure bet that the leak is nearby. Use a flashlight if need be to find a nick, cut or fraying in one of the hoses. Once you find the leak, use a patch kit designed for repairing cooling hoses. These kits can be purchased at many hardware stores. However, these kits are only meant to serve as a temporary solution; you'll need a professional's advice concerning the extent of the leak and replacing Freon levels. In most states and jurisdictions, it is unlawful (not to mention dangerous) for non-licensed persons to obtain Freon. For this reason, only a licensed repair person should be contacted concerning the leak as well as restoring the appliance's Freon levels to standard levels; if this is not done, your unit won't cool your food to safe temperatures. I hope this helps!
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