Franklin May 13, 2023 for Model Number WRX986SIHZ02 I have a ball of ice around the copper lines at the top right corner of the evaporator and the top half of the evaporator has ice as well. The bottom half of the evaporator is clean. If I replace the evaporator fan motor part# W11452196, will this fix my issue?
1 Answer Franklin, The issue that you are describing will have nothing to do with the evaporator. This will require service as it is a restriction in the refrigerant system. Read More...
Matthew May 13, 2023 for Model Number WRX986SIHV02 Is this fan motor the one for the refrigerator or the freezer?
1 Answer Matthew, This evaporator fan motor W11452196 will be for the freezer evaporator. Read More...
Calvin May 13, 2023 for Model Number KFIV29PCMS03 Will this evaporator fan motor be the correct part for my model? I have a Kitchenaid and it is a Whirlpool part.
1 Answer Calvin, the refrigerator evaporator fan would be part number W10633627 and the freezer evaporator fan would be part number W11452196 for the model number provided. Read More...
Buck February 03, 2023 for Model Number WRF989SDAB02 The freezer had ice buildup and not freezing/thawed and still not freezing would part # Motor-Evap WPW10514110 / AP6022520 fix the problem?
1 Answer Buck, With an ice build-up you likely have a defrost issue. These videos will show how to check some of those components: https://youtu.be/6CDhkDujJ1k https://youtu.be/QZrQ3Y5n-o4 Read More...
Fabian December 06, 2022 for Model Number KFIS29PBMS03 The evap motor (Part#W11452196) includes a harness with defrost thermostat and thermistor. Are there separate part numbers for those? The fan is working but the thermistor and defrost thermostat need replacment.
Jeff June 01, 2022 for Model Number WRF990SLAM02 The coil in the back of the freezer continues to freeze. We have emptied and allowed the unit to thaw completely, and it freezes back up within a month. I've run the diagnostics, and test 6 indicates that the bimetal is open. That was the result when I ran it while frozen over and when completely thawed and warm. Based on your experience, do I need to replace the motor/bimetal assembly?
Memo January 13, 2022 for Model Number WRF736SDAB12 We hear a loud humming/buzzing noise coming from the back panel of the freezer. this is a French door model with the ice maker at the upper cabinet & no ice maker min the lower cabinet. I've read about the thermistor possibly being the issue and allowing ice build up contacting the fan blade behind the panel
1 Answer Hello Memo, if the evaporator defrost thermistor has shifted out of position or is faulty, it is available as part of this assembly W11452196 as per the manufacturer. Read More...
Joe August 29, 2021 for Model Number WRF736SDAM12 I've troubleshot my evaporator freezing up problem back to the bi-metal switch; when I jumper across this switch the controls allow the defrost heater to warm up. After defrosting and letting everything return to full cold overnight, running service test 6 "Defrost Heater/Bi-Metal" tells me that the bi-metal is still open. I've identified the fan assembly WPW10514110 as the necessary replacement part because it includes the switch. My question is, do you sell this switch (or a suitable substitute) separately so that I don't have to buy the whole assembly? My fan works and the resistance across the thermistor is consistent with the tech specs, so I really don't need to buy the whole thing. I could easily splice the switch into the harness.
1 Answer Joe, unfortunately, the manufacturer does not show the bi-metal separately from the fan assembly W11452196. As this is the case, we would not be able to recommend an alternative. Read More...
Kelly January 26, 2021 for Model Number KFIV29PCMS03 Hello- I would like a video if you have one on how to replace my Evaporator Fan Motor in my KitchenAid Refrigerator. KFIV29PCMS03 Did a diagnostic and keeps beeping coming out with a PO code but everything is still cold. Just not making ice. Thanks
1 Answer Kelly, unfortunately, we do not have a video specific to the freezer evaporator fan W11452196. However, if the freezer is reaching the set temperature, the evaporator fan would be a less likely cause for the ice maker to not produce ice. The ice maker fan W10846539 would need to be inspected by opening the left refrigerator door and holding the door switch in while identifying if the fan circulates air. If it does, and a thermometer shows the temperature being less than 10°F in the ice bin when the door is shut for several minutes, there could potentially be a failure with the ice maker W11577195 Read More...
John June 02, 2020 for Model Number WRF989SDAH00 Hello, I have a whirlpool french door refrigerator with a bottom freezer drawer. The freezer is at its lowest setting but is still to warm. It has gradually become warm over the last year or 2. It currently is at 24 degrees and stopped making ice . Would you suggest changing the freezer thermistor?
1 Answer Hello, John. If the fresh food compartment is keeping normal temperature, you may have the bad thermistor, the slowly dying evaporator fan motor or the sealed system problem. The thermistor should have resistance: at room temperature (68*) - 6.2 K Ohms and at 32* - 16.3 K Ohms. If the thermistor is good, remove the rear evaporator cover and check the fan . Next - check if the evaporator coil is evenly covered with frost. If the coil is only partially frosted you've got the sealed system problem. It that case you'll need to contact the professional tech to take care of it. Check if the sealed system is still covered under the warranty.Thank you. Read More...