How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6016576 / WPW10188389 Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor

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Part Number: AP6016576 / WPW10188389

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Very Easy

15-30 minutes

What customers say

Customers replaced this fan motor when the freezer stayed cold but the fresh food section turned warm. Old motors were found seized, burned out, dead or with open windings. A few noted the replacement matched the original motor exactly.

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Henry B Escondido , CA November 07, 2015

Appliance: Whirlpool Refrigerator W4TXNWFWQ01

Freezer cold but fridge not cooling

After determining it was the motor-evap freezer fan motor that was causing the problem I was able to quickly locate the part on appliancepartspros.com's website and place an order for a replacement part. The part came within a few days as expected and was installed without any problems. The quality of the new part was excellent, even better than the original after doing a side by side comparison. Its been a very good buying experience and I'll be using appliancepartspros.com for future appliance repair orders.

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Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 15-30 minutes
Tools:: Adjustable Wrench, Screwdrivers, Socket Set

Ron G Tallhassee , FL May 09, 2014

Appliance: Model WHIRLPOOL REFRIDGERATOR

Condenser fan motor quit working

Put in a new fan motor. Ordered motor from Appliance Pro, it arrived next day. Exact same model of motor I took out. I tested it upon arrival, it works. It's installed.

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Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 15-30 minutes
Tools:: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers

Chris W Snowmass , CO June 09, 2023

Seized evaporator fan.

Replaced fan. 9 screws total, about 10 mins. 1 nut driver

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: Less than 15 minutes
Tools:: Nut Drivers

Robert B Milton , TN July 24, 2021

Appliance: Kenmore Refrigerator 10662972901

Refrigerator compartment was warm (55 deg) and 15 deg freezer dept.

Replaced the evaporating fan motor to restore cooling airflow.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 15-30 minutes
Tools:: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers

Mike F Marion , VA November 22, 2019

Appliance: Whirlpool Refrigerator W8TXNGFWQ00

Evap motor for freezer fan

Ordered motor, arrived damaged in transit, called Appliance Parts Pros.com. I explained what happened, the customer service rep I spoke with was very helpful. She informed me since it arrived damaged, they would replace it. A new motor arrived in 24 hrs. This level of customer service is a thing of the past in most companies, not here. Quality parts at reasonable prices, and very helpful staff. If I need parts again, this is the only place to get them if you want top-notch service.