John T Pensacola , FL July 07, 2022 Appliance: Kenmore Refrigerator 79572053117 Kenmore Refrigerator 79572053117: The refrigerator evaporator motor making groaning sound. How to replace Fan Motor Assembly (Dc). Replaced with new fan motor. The evaporator was not iced up. The motor had gone bad. Note: This is the third motor. The original one lasted 4 years. The next one lasted 4 years. We'll see how long this one lasts. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours