Jeff S. for Model Number Kitchenaid KTRC22E This morning I replaced the water inlet valve (thanks for the help on that one, new one is working great). All the time I was checking out the rear compartment I had the power turned off. But today I plugged the refrigerator in before putting the back cover on so I could run water into a glass, testing the valve. When the compressor was running I noticed that the compressor cooling fan wasn't turning. I unplugged the refrigerator and tried to spin the fan by hand but it was pretty stiff. Plugged the refrigerator in and the fan still didn't turn. Before ordering a new fan motor, please confirm that any time the compressor is running the fan should be turning. If so, it appears I need a new motor, I believe the one above. Thanks you.
Answer Jeff, Yes the condenser fan motor should be running at the same time as the compressor is running in order for it to pull air across the condenser and compressor to cool them. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Monday, October 10, 2016