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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This part fixes the following symptoms:
Fridge too warm
This part works with the following products:
Refrigerator.
This part works with the following products:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag.
Part# WP2315549 replaces these:
AP6007250, 2220569, 2315549
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Evaporator fan motor making loud noise
Steps to replace Whirlpool evaporator fan motor 1. Watch numerous DIY Youtube videos 2. Move frozen food to refrigerator section, close refrigerator door 3. Cut power to refrigerator 4. Remove all shelves and bins in freezer section 5. Back panel has two parts, a top and a bottom section 6. Unclip small shroud covering screw bolt in upper left corner holding top panel. Remove screw bolt 7. Gently pull and work top panel out 8. Remove screw bolts from all four corners in lower panel and remove bottom panel 9. Verify power has been turned off 10. Unclip grounding wire 11. Unclip evaporator fan motor from power 12. Remove whole cradle holding evaporator fan motor. Note orientation of cradle. Fan blade is slightly angled toward the back of freezer. In other models, the cradle may not be removeable. 13. Remove plastic fan with firm pull 14. Unclip bottom brace to remove evaporator fan motor 15. Replace old grommets in bottom brace and on top of evaporator fan motor with the new grommets 16. Install new evaporator in cradle and clip-in the bottom brace 17. Install new fan blade on motor 18. Place cradle with new evaporator fan motor back in freezer 19. Reclip power and ground wire 20. Turn on power and test if working correctly 21. Turn off power 22. Complete steps from 8 to 2 in reverse
Easy repair, third time in four months, same part. I don't recommend Whirlpool refer's. Stick to the washer and dryers.
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John from PLAIN CITY, UT
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Phyllis
January 10, 2019
My refridgerator is making a chirping noise, similar to the sound a fire alarm makes when the battery is running low. Could this be the evaporator fan motor?
For model number ED5FVGXWS00
Hello Phyllis, Thank you for the question. I first suggest removing the fan blades and running the appliance to see if the noise stops. If not, the motor should be replaced. Hope this helps, good luck with this repair!
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Steve
December 13, 2019
Brand new refrigerator. Evaporator fan motor while running, has a noticeable low hum which is louder than the compressor. The hum stops when opening the doors, or the motor shuts off. Is it normal for this motor to hum like this? Never heard this from other refrigerators before.
For model number WRS321SDHW01
Hello Steve,
Thank you for your question. Our sources say to fix the humming sound the motor itself would need to be replaced under part PS11740362 for your model. We hope this helps!
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Cesar
April 7, 2023
Good morning, my refrigerator is warm, the fan motor starts working and after a couple of seconds it stops, it does not make noise does not vibrate, it only stops and therefore the coil freezes, can you help me? Thank you
For model number 10651113711
Hello Cesar, thank you for your question. A suggestion is a faulty Evaporator Fan Blade PS11738973 or the Evaporator Motor itself PS11740362. One other possibility is the Compressor Start Relay PS11750123 has stopped functioning. We also have a video for the Relay for you to view for installation information. We hope to hear from you soon.
What should the ohms be on the evaporator fan motor? My coils in the freezer are freezing up and the motor never starts. I've changed the freeze control on the fridge already. How do I test this motor to see if it is working properly?
For model number WRS571CIHZ01
Hello Robert, For testing the evaporator fan, put the multimeter on the O setting. Connect the multimeter lead to two wires of the evaporator fan. If the multimeter reads resistance in the range of 10 O to 100 O, the evaporator fan is working fine. Inspect the fan area for any obstructions hindering airflow inside the refrigerator. Test the fan motor: Utilize a multimeter to test the continuity of the fan motor. Lack of continuity indicates a faulty motor that requires replacement. We hope this helps.
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James
March 25, 2019
Freezer side working properly. Holds at -0 refrigerator side running around 40 to 45 degrees. Removed the back panel in freezer. Coils are fine and not iced up. Question is the fan variable speed fan? I also removed the damper at top of frig that lets the air from the freezer to refrigerator. It was opened all the way. Any thoughts on this? Could not test the thermastor. Ran diagnostic on the control panel it looks ok if i read it right
For model number 10651133213
Hi James,
Thank you for your question. This is a DC type motor that is run by the electronic control board in your refrigerator. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Steve
May 21, 2019
The refrigerator is working ok but when the fan comes on it is making a loud vibration sound the whole time it is running. Which part will fix this?
For model number ED5SHAXML10
Hello Steve, thank you for your question. If the evaporator fan motor is making a loud vibrating noise you will want to replace it with a new motor which is PartSelect Number: PS11740362. Please enter the part number into the site for current price and availability. Good luck with your repair!
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Roland
December 4, 2018
Is this evaporator fan motor a variable speed motor ? What controls it? At what times should it come on?
For model number 106.51789413
Hi Roland,
Thank you for your question. This is a DC type motor that is run by the electronic control board in your refrigerator. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Jose
November 14, 2018
My freezer is functioning normal but my fridge is not cooling , i checked the coils no ice built up but when i open my freezer door the air starts circulating to the fridge section and when i close the freezer door the air stop circulating to the fridge, do you think the evaporator fan motor would be the problem?
For model number ED2FHEXVQ00
Hello Jose, Thank you for the question. If the air is not circulating and you can not hear the fan running, it will need to be replaced. Hope this helps, good luck with this repair!
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Scott
June 28, 2021
We had a power issue with neutral being disconnected out on pole now fan motor not working would this be the motor or control panel? fridge is brand new
For model number MSS25C4MGZ03
Hello Scott, Thank you for the question. If the appliance is functioning normally otherwise, we suggest replacing the Fan Motor. We hope this helps!
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Rory
October 30, 2021
My compressor is running but my evaporator and condenser fans are not running. This happened after a power fail. I am now attempting to run on generator power. I suspect that the control board is bad. Could anyone help with this problem. Or is there a way to reset this model?
For model number WRS321SDHZ01
Hello Rory, Thank you for the question. Normally this is an indication the Control Board was damaged with the power outage and may need to be replaced. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Model Cross Reference
This part works with the following models:
PartSelect Number: PS11740362
Manufacturer Part Number: WP2315549
