Customer Questions and Answers for Evaporator Fan Motor (Freezer, Left) by Ge

This is the left-side freezer evaporator fan motor. It spins the fan to draw air across the evaporator coil and circulate cold air, restoring proper airflow, quieter operation, and stable temperatures when the original motor is weak, seized, or noisy.

• Circulates air across the freezer evaporator coil to move cold air through the compartment
• Supports even cooling and temperature recovery after door openings
• Helps limit frost buildup on the back panel by keeping air moving
• Failure symptoms include weak or no airflow, loud or intermittent fan noise, rising freezer temperature, or soft/melting ice

• Disconnect power before servicing; wear cut-resistant gloves
• Remove freezer drawers/shelves and the rear panel to access the motor
• Note wire orientation; transfer the existing fan blade and any reusable mounting hardware from the old motor
• Ensure the blade spins freely and the shroud is clear before restoring power and checking airflow