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Condenser Fan Motor

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By: Whirlpool

Part Number: OEM17955453

Manufacturer Part Number: W10822259

The condenser fan motor is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It plays a vital role in circulating refrigerant through the condenser coils, facilitating heat exchange and maintaining the refrigerator's cooling efficiency.

Over time, the motor-condenser can wear out or fail due to electrical issues, mechanical wear, or blockages in the condenser system. A malfunctioning motor can compromise the refrigerator's cooling performance, leading to temperature fluctuations and increased energy consumption.

Symptoms of a bad Motor-Condenser include:

The refrigerator not cooling properly
Unusual noises coming from the back of the refrigerator
The compressor running continuously
Increased energy bills due to inefficient operation
Overheating of the refrigerator

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 Condenser Fan Motor (Part Number: OEM17955453)

Gary March 20, 2023 for Model Number TS22AFXKQ05

This is a side by side. I have noticed the area between the doors on front has been warm to the touch. So I cleaned the coil as much as I can. I took the cardboard cover off the lower back and the fan wasn't turning. I spun it with my fingers and it spun for a few minutes by itself and stopped. The motor looks like the pictures here on this listing. I watched your video on how to replace it. Your video shows a metal fan but mine is a plastic fan. Am I looking at the wrong item on your website?

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Hello Gary, the motor , part W10822259 is the manufacturer's service replacement part for your model.

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Gabor July 19, 2022 for Model Number 10650027004

Please tell me how to take a part the condenser motor. Part No 2188537 General Electric. I would like to replace the bearings, or put grease on it, because the motor stops sometimes, or turns a little hard. I do not want to replace it, if I can fix it. Thank you!

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Gabor, This is not a serviceable part and based on the description of the issue it would need to be replaced.

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Baffled January 03, 2021 for Model Number 106.52604100

Existing condenser motor (Panasonic UDQR003W7 making noise. Metal fan blade held on to shaft by a nut. Motor is mounted to a substantial metal bracket by two screws - the heads of the screws are on the shaft (fan) side of the motor and extend through the fan housing (front to back of the motor) and then screws into the metal bracket. Ordered/received W10124096 kit. (very promptly i might add) Don't see any way of mounting the new motor to the metal bracket surrounding the motor without drilling new holes in the metal bracket. Metal bracket is very similar to ones shown in some of your videos for the round metal condenser motor except it has two holes and not three .Can i remove the two metal screws that are on the backside of the new motor (Panasonic FDQR107W5) that came with the kit and then mount using those two holes? I really would like to have a metal fan instead of the press fit plastic one. I have ordered a lot of part from Appliance Parts Pros over the years and have always been very pleased with the exact fit. Don't let me down!

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Baffled, it is not recommended that the two screws in the back of the fan motor are removed as this can disrupt the motor spacing. As there are not three mounting holes on the fan bracket WP2181929, it may need to be replaced as it has been revised to accommodate the condenser motor fan W10124096.

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Guy January 20, 2020 for Model Number Kenmore 106.73832301

Will this condenser motor fit a Kenmore106.73832301? I ask because the condenser motor that is currently in there now is a Panasonic UDQR003W7 and it looks nothing like this one. Will this retrofit properly if not a simple bolt up?

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Hello Guy, yes, it will fit your model ,W10822259 it is the manufacturer's direct replacement.

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Donald Doty May 16, 2018 for Model Number KSRS25IHSS00

My condensor motor has 4 leads 2 pink and 2 white Your part Part Number: AP5985148 MFG Part Number: W10822259 has only 3 how will that work?

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Donald, The 2 pin would connect to the red wire on the condenser fan motor and the 2 white will go to the white wire on the condenser motor. The green wire will go to ground.

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Tony January 01, 2018 for Model Number ET21DKXDW05

22 yr old fridge. The rotor has about 3/4" play in and out. It makes a "clunk" sound when the motor shuts off. It varies in loudness. It holds the temps perfectly. Should this motor be replaced? Can the existing fan be used on the replacement motor? Thanks, Tony

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Tony, It does sound like the fan motor would need to be replaced. If the fan blade on the current fan motor is metal then yes it will work for the new fan motor.

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George L. December 07, 2017 for Model Number ET8MTMXKQ00

The condenser fan motor housing has a black greasy substance on it and the same black greasy substance appears on the floor under the fan. The fan seems to be functioning and makes no noise. I'm guessing this is the fan motor lubricant and I can't imagine it's normal for it to be bleeding out. Should this motor be replaced, or should I wait for it to fail completely?

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Hello George, You should double check and make sure this is not a Freon leak. When Freon leaks, a bit of the compressor oil will leak out with it. It will spray from a Freon line and will shoot out in any direction. A small leak can cause this issue and will soon begin to affect the units' cooling ability. If this is not the issue replacing the condenser fan motor W10822259 would be a good idea before you begin to lose any food inside the unit.

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Dan January 24, 2017 for Model Number TS22AEXHW02

I checked my cond fan and it wasn't working how do I know if it need replaced?

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Hello Dan. If there is power to the fan motor and the fan does not run, you will need to order and replace the fan motor on the unit. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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Jeff S. October 08, 2016 for Model Number Kitchenaid KTRC22E

This morning I replaced the water inlet valve (thanks for the help on that one, new one is working great). All the time I was checking out the rear compartment I had the power turned off. But today I plugged the refrigerator in before putting the back cover on so I could run water into a glass, testing the valve. When the compressor was running I noticed that the compressor cooling fan wasn't turning. I unplugged the refrigerator and tried to spin the fan by hand but it was pretty stiff. Plugged the refrigerator in and the fan still didn't turn. Before ordering a new fan motor, please confirm that any time the compressor is running the fan should be turning. If so, it appears I need a new motor, I believe the one above. Thanks you.

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Jeff, Yes the condenser fan motor should be running at the same time as the compressor is running in order for it to pull air across the condenser and compressor to cool them.

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Scottp August 07, 2016 for Model Number Krsg22fkss05

When the fan in the back lower right goes on I'm hearing a very low rapid clicking/ticking sound. Is the condenser fan motor going bad? Thanks.

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Scott P, Yes this would be caused by the fan starting to go bad or a possible bent blade that is hitting.

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