The Freezer Fan Motor is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It is responsible for circulating air within the freezer compartment, ensuring proper cooling and temperature regulation.
Causes of a bad fan motor can include bearing failure due to wear and tear, electrical issues such as shorts or overheating, or simply reaching the end of its operational lifespan.
Symptoms of a bad Freezer Fan Motor can include:
- Inconsistent or inadequate cooling in the freezer
- Excessive frost buildup
- Loud or grinding noises coming from the freezer area
- The refrigerator running constantly or cycling on and off frequently
This OEM GE part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Evaporator fan making noise/changing speed; freezer light socket bad Paul S. • Albany , OH • November 26, 2016
Had some confusion of what part I needed, needed the one with the motor and thermostat. Fortunately, I've been fixing wiring for many years, I simply cut the new motor out of the harness, and used that nice glue-inside-heat-shrink tubing to seal the soldered 'Western Union' style splices. New light socket and lamps fit fine, worked fine, new motor is fine, problem resolved. FYI: Look closely at the wiring in you unit, there are two wire harnesses, one feeds the light, the other feeds the motor...
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