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Evaporator Fan Motor

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Part Number: OEM17345598

Manufacturer Part Number: W10633627

The Evaporator Fan Motor is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This crucial component is responsible for circulating cool air throughout the refrigerator's evaporator coils, ensuring proper cooling and temperature regulation.

A faulty evaporator fan motor can be caused by various factors. Over time, the motor may experience wear and tear, leading to decreased performance or complete failure. Additionally, the accumulation of dust, debris, or ice on the fan blades can hinder its rotation and impact its functionality.

Symptoms of a bad evaporator fan motor may include:

Inadequate cooling or inconsistent temperature inside the refrigerator.
Unusual noises coming from the freezer or refrigerator compartment.
The fan not spinning or operating at a slower speed than usual.

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

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Russell October 23, 2018

How do you remove the Refrigerator (not the freezer evaporator cover) evaporator cover? I have removed all the shelving and middle drawer.. The ref evaporator cover is held in by the two tabs on the top of the cover and I can't get at them. I need to remove the air tower assy to allow the evaporator cover to be removed, How do I do that? What is holding the tower t the back of the refrigerator?

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Russell, We will need to have the model number of your unit to be able to assist properly with your question. Please supply the model and resubmit your question.

Whirlpool Repair July 27, 2018 for Model Number Whirlpool model WRF989SDA03

I took out the two screws in the middle of the refrigerator evaporator cover facing to the refrigerator doors. The center tower seems to be popped up a little bit around the outer edges but the inner edges around the shelf holder don't move at all. The evaporator cover can not be pulled out with something blocked under the center tower. Anything else I can do to take the refrigerator evaporator cover out so I can check the fan behind? Thanks

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Hello Whirlpool repair, You should remove the plastic insert at the top of the shelf hanger to expose the last screw. Be careful not to crack the styrofoam under the plastic cover since this would require the complete cover assembly to be replaced.

Wirlpool Repair July 26, 2018 for Model Number WRF989SDM03

Hi, My freezer part is working but fridge is warm at 8 degree while at 0 degree setting. I want to replace the evaporator fan but how to take it out? I can not find any screws to loose the evaporator cover. Thank you very much.

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Hello, you will need to remove all the shelves in the refridgerator, remove the center tower in the back, they should pop out, you will see 2 screws that hold the evaporator cover on, remove screws and take cover off, you will then see the evaporator fan motor.

Jeff March 01, 2018 for Model Number WRX988SIBM01

One of the fans is getting louder and running almost continuously. Freezer is cold, I did notice my ice is melting some. What do you think I should check or replace?

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Jeff, You will want to check to see if this is a issue with the evaporator fan motor which will be most likely cause for this issue.

Mike October 22, 2017 for Model Number KFIS29BBBL00

I have had about 6 different repairs to the fridge when I first got it for noise and ice issues. They replaced this and the fan in the ice maker. (AP5781863). The fan in the fridge now has a high pitch whining sound. Does this replacement fan run quite or are all the fans for this fridge prone to that annoying noise?

1 Answer

Mike, We are not aware of a noise complaint with the fans in the unit to be able to advise. There are times that fans can cause noise and just need to be replaced.

Stacie June 03, 2017 for Model Number MFT2976AEM00

The evaporator behind the deli drawer is iced over and the refrigerator is not keeping cool enough. I suspect the evaporator fan needs to be replaced. Where is the fan located? Thanks

1 Answer

Hello Stacie, The evaporator fan motor and support is W10633627. It is located in the refrigerator evaporator compartment.

Larry May 18, 2015 for Model Number Kitchenaid KFIS29PBMS00

How do I access this part to replace on my Kitchenaid?

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Hello Larry. To change the evaporator motor you will need to lift the freezer drawer out from the unit. If it will not lift out then at the back of the rails there is a hole that you would put a screwdriver in to release the rail. Once this is done then you would remove the air cover, icemaker if equipped, and the rear cover of the freezer. Once this is done, remove the fan blade by pulling straight off. It may be necessary to remove the fan shroud to replace the fan. You would take out 2 screw one from either side. Pull the fan blade off and remove the clip on the bottom of the motor to release the motor.

Anthony December 27, 2013 for Model Number kfis29pbmsoo

Refrigerator evaporator is iced up and I am not hearing the fan. How can I get to the fan?

1 Answer

Anthony, To access the fan motor on your unit you will need to open the freezer door and on either side rail there is 1 screw. Remove the screw and lift the door off. Once the door is off you will remove the upper shelving and remove the icemaker. You will then need to remove the grill over the back panel and the screws holding the back panel in to access the fan motor.

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