Ge WR02X12499 Fan OEM Part

I found an exploded drawing and part list on the manufacturer's site. I ordered new fan parts from APP because of the low prices and fast shipping. We have a standard size top freezer GE refrigerator. Four screws hold the back panel (inside the freezer) in place. After removing the screws the panel comes off easily. The single wiring harness connector comes off with a squeeze. At this point you can take the panel out of the freezer and change the motor and fan on a more convenient work surface. To access the fan bracket screws the plastic duct piece must be removed from the front of the panel. Be careful not to break the fragile plastic tabs on this piece. Remove the brackets holding the fan motor and replace the motor. Be careful not to lose the rubber bushings supporting the fan motor. Next time I will order those too. Reassembly is the reverse. We now have a quiet freezer.

The covering of the fan was removed and it could be seen that the fan was not turning easily. So the part was ordered. THe old fan was removed along with the motor, and the new motor and fan inserted.

Refrigerator not getting cold, very little air blowing out of lower vent in freezer plus had a loud noise from frozen ice so I let that thaw out prior to the motor going out completely thinking that was the issue at first. So I took the fan cover off the part where you can adjust how cold you want , i saw that the fan wasn’t spinning at all, so I figured that was pretty much the issue. I took it apart then searched online to find the motor. And appliancepartspros, had one of the cheapest prices plus had what I needed in stock unlike other companies. I ordered it Sun. night and it arrived Tuesday around 2pm. Definitely worth the shipping price. We were using a cooler for a few days. When it arrived I just put it back on and put it all back together . Just a few screws and the little cords to clamp back in. It was a peace of cake. Way way cheaper then calling someone out and then paying for labor. Not as hard or difficult as we think it would be for this particular issue. I did order the fan too, but didn’t need it, just gonna put it up. Pretty cheap, not worth the shipping back hassle and stuff.

Removed freezer shelf, removed back panel, unplugged fan motor, removed fan motor from bracket, replaced plastic prop on motor shaft, reassembled. Had to straighten out bracket since it was bent out of shape (probably why it was noisy). Shaft on old motor did not turn freely. Used 1/4" socket and ratchet to remove screws (very tight). Used philips screwdriver to reassemble.

I called Appliance Parts Pros. This was my first time calling. The parts arrived when expected and customer service (lowindad@appliancepartspros.com) was absolutely wonderful! Thanks. I will certainly use you company again.