Bob October 11, 2022 for Model Number wrf540cwhw00 Hi, I have a whirlpool refrigerator evaporator fan that's not working. Replaced evap. fan, defrost thermostat and perform service test function. The evap. fan still does not work. Voltage at evap. motor is 95 volts and 95 volts when tested at control board. Voltage entering refrigerator is 120V. The freezer gets cold but upper refrigerator is warm. Thanks
1 Answer Bob, as there is only 95 Volts leaving the main control WPW10317076, the failure would be in the control itself. Read More...
Baha February 21, 2016 for Model Number MBL2258XES3 I have a Maytag with a freezer bottom. The freezer is working but the upper fridge is not cooling. I cleaned out the dust from bottom of the refrigerator. After removing the back panel of the inside of freezer, I noticed there was a huge block of ice to the upper right side where the Cover, Fz Thermistor would be. The fan seemed to be working. There was no ice blocking the airway going up to the fridge. I had thought that after melting out that ice with the hair dryer, it would do the work. So I put everything back together. It seemed that the fridge was about to start cooling, but it was very weak. I checked the fridge later and it still wasn't getting cool. Is it possible that the motor evaparator still has to be changed even if it was spinning the fan? Or is it something else that is causing the problem?
1 Answer Baha, If the evaporator fan motor was running slowly then yes it would need to be replaced but you will want to check the damper assembly in the top back of the refrigerator compartment to make sure that it is opening. This would be more likely the cause of the failure. Read More...
Brian November 30, 2015 for Model Number Whirlpool GB2FHDXZB01 Cold freezer - warm refrigerator. The evaporator fan was not spinning. Gave the blades a spin with my hand and the fan came on. Turned the thermostat down until the fan shut off. I then turned the thermostat back up and checked the voltage going to the fan and got 110 volts but the fan was not spinning until I "helped" it out again. I am assuming that my fan motor is shot but I've also read many questions on here were they changed out the fan and had the same issues with the new fan. I don't want to spend $100 to replace a motor that is okay. Would a new fan solve my problem?? Thanks!
1 Answer Brian, Yes the fan would be the issue with the unit if the fan is getting 110vac to it but not turning the fan on. You will want to replace the fan. Read More...
Jerry August 12, 2015 for Model Number 13062901 Replaced a Panasonic evaporator motor in a Kenmore refrigerator, the voltage to the motor was good, the motor ohmed out at 10 mega ohms, replaced the motor and have the same result. Suspecting a bad batch of motors, any thoughts on this? Panasonic motor part #13062901.
1 Answer Hello Jerry. If the correct voltage is coming to the motor, then the motor should run unless it is bad. Some will only run if the doors are closed. The door switch will take the power away. Read More...
Terry October 01, 2014 for Model Number whirlpool GB2FHDXWQ00 Evaporator fan wasn't working, had voltage to fan. Replaced fan, didn't run. Checked and no voltage to fan, checked at control board and no voltage going to fan. Is there anything other than the control board that would prevent sending voltage out to the fan? whirlpool GB2FHDXWQ00
1 Answer Hello Terry. No, not if the unit is running. If in a defrost cycle, there will be no power to the fan motor. Read More...
Krysia August 12, 2013 for Model Number Maytag mbf2258xem My 18 month old Maytag bottom freezer fills with a sheet of ice. When I look at the back edge the water is coming through a seam and dripping into the tray, The fan shroud cover and the surrounding area has ice crystals all over. I've pulled off the back of the fridge to see if it drains and the drip pan is dry. I've run a small tool up the nozzle ( I think 27-28-28 on the schematic) to see if I can unblock something but to no avail. My next assumption is the evaporator motor which I think might be fairly easy to repair as I am fairly mechanical. Would you agree with my assessment or is there something else I should look at and try. Many thanks. Krysia
1 Answer Hello Krysia. Here is a link to our Repair Forum, this is a free service to our customers. Use this link to access the repair for your question. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/refrigerator-freezer-repair/319093-amana-bottom-freezer-ice-build-up-leaking.html Read More...
Jim July 23, 2013 for Model Number gb2fhdxwq02 I am working on this model of whirlpool refrigerator and the evaporator motor wasn’t working so I replaced it. The motor still doesn’t work so I checked the voltage at the connection the motor plugs into and it tests out at 95 volts. Could there be a bad resistor in the control board?
1 Answer Hello Jim. The board could be bad or the wiring on the unit may be bad. Test straight at the board and see what the voltage is. J2 number 8 and J1 number 6. Read More...
Gary B. June 21, 2013 for Model Number mff2558veb5 how do i know if the evaporator motor is shot? i have ice that accumulates in the bottum of the freezer and has to be removed every 2 days. the unit is 2 years old. it is not the ice maker as i disconnected it and still get the ice build-up. what do you think?
1 Answer Gary, Were the issue a "shot" evaporator fan, you'd have frost or ice on the back wall and on the air grill of the freezer compartment. It actually sounds more like a clogged defrost drain tube, or an air leak at the bottom of the freezer door. You'll need to remove the freezer back wall and check for an ice build up under the evaporator. You may need to use a few towels and hot water to clear the ice and drain tube of the blockage. Read More...