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Customer Questions and Answers for Blower by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18071871
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10730066

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For Whirlpool Blower (Part Number: OEM18071871)

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Sandor, This oven does have two blowers, one near the top and one near the middle of the unit close to the door latch. The middle blower is part number WPW10016550 and shows to be in stock at this time. The other blower assembly located at the top venting area is part number W11361286. Unfortunately, this one has been discontinued by the manufacturer & is no longer available. No alternate or substitute part has been recommended by the manufacturer.

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Kent, Based on the model number provided the part is a substitution: This is a manufacturer substitution. Part may differ in appearance but is a functional equivalent to prior parts including 4450920 which was the manufacturer's original number.

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Mike, Yes the blower motor would be the part that comes on when the oven reaches a certain temperature and then once the unit cools enough it will go off.

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Marvin F. for Model Number KEMC377KBL05

We had our fan replaced with a WPW10016550 and it has been blowing the thermal fuses ever since. The last repairman told me we need a WPW10730066. Can you tell me what was in the oven before the fan was replaced? Also, I cannot find specifications for any of the above fans. Please send specifications for all three so we can determine if the replacement fans are blowing as much air as the original fan did. The replacement fan WPW10016550 may have three wires to hook up. Which hookup provides as much airflow as the original fan did?

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Hello Marvin, I'm sorry but the manufacturer has not shared the specifications on the blowers on this unit. This WPW10016550 is the blower for the lower oven. The blower for the upper oven is WPW10730066. The correct installation of the oven should be verified since air flow around the unit plays a big part in the fans' operation and its' ability to prevent the thermal fuse from opening.

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Lowell, Unfortunately there would not be a video showing how to install this part.

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Jami, The manufacturer subbed the part to a dual speed motor and your unit only calls for single speed. You would just need to use 2 terminals for the single speed motor application.

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Karin, The diode would not likely be the cause of the unit not heating. You will want to test the magnetron which should have a resistance reading of less than 1 ohm. If not or reads open then the magnetron is bad and would need to be replaced. You will also want to test the capacitor. When testing the capacitor you should get a reading that drops off. If these check ok then the most likely cause would be a bad transformer.

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Madcir, Like any motor, the more usage they encounter the noisier they get. In most cases, the fan gets noisy due to mishandling and or improper installation, and this occurrs fairly early in the usage. Your issue is most likely due to age and usage, When you replace the assembly, make sure you use the foam pad(s) and the fan assembly is installed level in both directions and the mounting screws are not overtightenned. Thanks

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