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Customer Questions and Answers for Fan Blade by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM12971697
Manufacturer Part Number: W10156818

The Fan Blade is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It is essential for circulating air throughout the refrigerator, ensuring that the temperature remains consistent and the cooling process is efficient. The fan blade helps distribute cold air from the evaporator coils to different parts of the refrigerator and freezer compartments, maintaining an even temperature throughout.

Over time, the fan blade can become damaged due to wear and tear, obstruction by debris, or impact from moving items within the refrigerator. If the fan blade is cracked, broken, or loose, it will not be able to circulate air effectively, leading to cooling issues and potential food spoilage.

Symptoms of a bad fan blade include:

  • Unusual noises coming from the refrigerator
  • Inconsistent cooling or warm spots within the compartments
  • The refrigerator running more frequently or for longer periods
  • Frost buildup in the freezer

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Fan Blade (Part Number: OEM12971697)

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Hello Dennis. The blade pulls off the shaft of the fan motor. These can be tight sometimes.

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Pat, The fan blade is a "friction fit" it can be slipped off and on the condenser fan motor shaft. Here's some information from the manual : " Condenser Fan: The condenser fan motor is a step motor and cannot be checked with an Ohmmeter. The condenser fan blade can be pulled off to replace without removing the assembly. To remove the condenser fan motor:1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Pull off the fan blade.3. Disconnect the wire harness. 4. Remove the screws securing the motor to the mounting bracket and remove. To remove the condenser fan assembly: 1. Disconnect power to the refrigerator. 2. Remove 1/4” screw and slide the assembly out of the brackets in the base. Thanks and Good Luck

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