Customer Questions and Answers for Blower (Cooling Fan) by Whirlpool

This blower is the internal cooling fan that circulates air through the appliance to keep components at safe temperatures and maintain proper airflow. Replacing a failed or noisy blower restores ventilation and reliable operation.

• Moves air across heat-sensitive parts to prevent overheating
• Maintains proper ventilation inside the unit
• Common symptoms: fan not running, loud grinding/squealing, intermittent operation
• May cause hot control panel, over-temp errors, or unexpected shutdowns

• Disconnect power at the breaker or unplug the appliance before servicing
• Access location varies by model; retain and transfer any brackets, seals, or fasteners from the original
• Note wire/connector orientation and airflow direction; match to the original
• After installation, verify the fan spins freely and no wiring contacts the impeller