Customer Questions and Answers for Evaporator Fan Motor by Whirlpool

This evaporator fan motor circulates cold air across the evaporator and throughout the compartments for even cooling. Replacing a worn motor restores proper airflow, temperature consistency, and overall defrost performance.

• Circulates air over the evaporator coils and through the vents to cool both compartments
• Helps maintain stable temperatures and supports effective defrost
• Failure symptoms include weak/no airflow, warming in one or both sections, frost buildup on the evaporator cover, or loud/intermittent fan noise
• Motor may start or may run intermittently, causing long run times

• Disconnect power before servicing; internal panels and fan blades can be sharp
• Access the motor behind the freezer's rear panel; remove shelves/ice maker as needed
• Transfer the original fan blade and any mounts/grommets to the new motor; match blade orientation
• Route wiring as original, secure the motor, and ensure the fan spins freely before reassembly