Bill January 02, 2012 for Model Number GR2FHTXVS01 Regarding the multiple burnt out fans, here's the requested model/serial info on the Whirlpool refrigerator: Model: GR2FHTXVS01 Serial: EW5111482 I installed the fan replacement today and the refrigerator is cooling down nicely. Just hope this one lasts more than a year! :-) Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Bill. Make sure the door are sealing good, and the door always gets closed tightly. If not, it will allow moisture to get inside and will tear up the fan motor WPW10189703 in the unit. Hope this helps. Read More...
Bill December 23, 2011 for Model Number AP4364011 Our Whirlpool fridge had its freezer fan motor burn out after about a year's use. I replaced it and all was well...for about another year until the same thing happened again! So I've ordered yet another fan motor. Any notion why this fridge would go through fans like this? The blades rotate freely; nothing gets shoved in there to block rotation. And you certainly wouldn't think the motor gets overheated! I figured one bad motor was just a fluke. But two? And from different manufacturers? Strange.
1 Answer Bill, It appears that this fan motor is a "shaded pole" 120 VAC motor. We're not aware of any major issues with this motor. Could you supply us with a model and serial number so we can verify. Thanks Read More...
Giovanni December 16, 2011 for Model Number Amana ARS9169AS side by side As a follow up to cold air coming out of the bottom of the refrigerator rather than the top vent you suggested the damper might be stuck closed forcing air to the bottom. This is not the case, the damper is wide open with no obstructions. Is it possible someone might have reversed the air flow when replacing the freezer fan ? A technician informed me you can put this fan in so it blows the wrong direction. If this is the case how can I fix it ?
1 Answer Hello Giovanni. There are two different motors WP10513803 and WPW10189703 for the model number you provided. What is the manufacture number and serial number of the unit? It is possible that someone installed the wrong motor in it. You could look and see if the fan was turned over the wrong way. The blade should face upward. The could have installed the blade backwards and it needs to be fliped over. Hope this helps. Read More...
Giovanni December 15, 2011 for Model Number Amana ARS9169AS side by side refrigerator I have a problem most technicians cannot seem to answer. We purchased this refrigerator used and thought it was ok until we got it home and then discovered the bottom of the frig was freezing everything around the crisper compartment area. I replaced the thermostat with no luck and then discovered there was no air coming out of the top vent but lots of cold air coming out of the bottom vent. The only logical answer I received from anyone was that the freezer fan was reversed by someone. How can I reverse this air flow back to normal ?
1 Answer Hello Giovanni. It does not sounds like the motor, it sounds like the damper R9900109 is stuck closed in the unit and is forcing the air down into the bottom. Check and see if the damper is open. If not, replace the damper assembly located in the controls. Hope this helps. Read More...
Rebekka November 20, 2011 How do I remove the fan blade. The answer above does not say how to get the fan blade off the motor shaft? I cannot get the blade to remove from the motor shaft so I can install the new motor.
1 Answer Hello Rebekka. The fan blade pulls off the motor shaft WPW10189703. Hope this helps. Read More...
Mike October 14, 2011 for Model Number Et18bkxjwoo Loud noise from fan motor inside ref. Noise starts when you open door. Will new fan motor fix?
1 Answer Hello Mike. Yes, based on the information you provided, it sounds like the fan motor WPW10189703 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps. Read More...
Cathy September 25, 2011 How do you install the evaporator fan motor? WHIRLPOOL Evaporator Fan Motor (Part Number: AP4364011) Thanks!
1 Answer Hi Cathy. Shut controls to off. Remove freezer drawers and shelves. Save any wanted ice in a bowl and cover with a towel. Shut ice maker off. Remove all screws on the back freezer wall and remove wall assy. Unhook green ground lead clip from the wall. This will allow you to unplug the elect. connector to the fan. Dis-mount the fan by noting all rubber bushings on each end of the motor. When replacing fan blade onto new fan, make sure it "splits" the center of the fan blade with the center of the fan shroud" for proper air flow direction. Reassemble in reverse. Thank you. Read More...
Guest September 11, 2011 for Model Number Whirlpool ER2CHMXPB05 Evaporator motor and fan are not spining when the frig is running. frig section is not cooling, freezer section is staying cold enough but there's ice build up on the coils. I guess I should replace the motor, right?
1 Answer Hi Guest. You are correct. You need the evaporator fan motor part # is WPW10189703. Sometimes you can reach in and free-wheel the fan blade just quickly to let it spin until you get the part. Thank you. Read More...
1 Answer Hi John. Pay attention to the "closed end" of the fan blade assembly at the end or the motor shaft. This end fits flush with the end of the motor shaft. The center width of the fan blades fit on the center of the shroud assembly. This will direct the proper air flow. This fan blade part # is WP2163777. Thank you. Read More...
Lee July 15, 2011 for Model Number 59650399001 kenmore side by side The temperature is not cooling enough in freeze and fridge. The evaporator fan is working inside freezer at the bottom. How many evaporater fans are there? The compressor is working, the condenser fan is working but it still won't freeze.
1 Answer Hi Lee. There is only 1 evaporator fan in the freezer. Sometimes it is hard to actually tell if the compressor is working when everything else is running. The compressor start relay is part # WPW10189190. If your evaporator fan motor is not turning up to speed then this will colling as well. This part # is WPW10189703 Thank you. Read More...