Whirlpool WP2176759 Evaporator Fan Motor Grommet OEM Part

I noticed Ice maker Quit for the third time in 15 years so I decided to buy another Ice maker, I installed it and NO ice still?? Well I went after the other problem thinking if it does not get cold enough maybe ice maker won’t work. I ordered Defrost Switch, Heater and Evaporator Fan just to be safe. I replaced all three, the fan was noisy, the heater OHM’d ok but I replaced it as did the defrost switch, I put it back together, the Freezer got to 0 degrees and the frig got to 38 degrees so I figured it will make ice! Well no Ice??? I said all that’s left is the Optics Boards and the inlet valve both of which I replaced in the past. Well I replaced both of those and still NO Ice??? By this time I’m into it for near $700.00 and said there is NOTHING left to replace??? Well I called the store I got the ice maker from and told them can I exchange it? (APED) and they said yes they will exchange it for another new one. I was there and back in NO time, installed the newest ice maker and it Cycled and 35 minutes later I had ice finally. So, sometimes you can get a BAD NEW Part, though rare it happens. I needed the defrost switch, evaporator fan and Ice Maker. I did not need the inlet valves, heater and optics boards. These Websites are not 100% accurate. Trial and Error.

I could not be happier with my Appliance Parts Pros experience. I googled my symptoms, and the 2nd result was a video from Appliance Parts Pros describing what the problem might be and exactly how to fix it. There was such a close match between my symptoms and the description that I ordered the parts --- with a 365 day return policy, my risk was limited. Almost too good to be true, the parts arrived next business day! I took it slow (about an hour) to install the new evaporator fan motor, blade, and grommet. Installation was trouble free on my 12 year old KitchenAid refrigerator, and the problem is now resolved. I can't think of a way the experience could have been better.

After watching the video of the repair, I took the rear of the freezer compartment apart and replaced the fan motor and the mounting bushings. The whole job took about 1 hour to complete. No more noise!

Replaced evaporator motor, grommets, and retainer. Old issue was that the ground prong on the new motor was in a slightly different place, but cables were long enough to fit.

Installed a new motor. Emptied the freezer side first, then pulled the plug to turn off power. Next removed the top left vent cover, it snaps out. This exposes the only 1/4" screw holding the top plastic cover. Removed the screw and popped out the plastic cover which covers the top half of the back of the freezer. this exposes the top two 1/4" screws, the two 1/4" screws at the bottom are not hidden. Removed the four screws and popped out the metal cover which covers the bottom half of the freezer. there are four clips on this panel that hold it in place. Note, one of my clips would not stay in place when I put the cover back on. Now the motor is exposed, disconnect the two wires by lifting the little tab on the connector and pull connectors apart. Next remove the ground (green wire) by pulling the connector from the motor If you can see the connector slide the fan assembly out of its slot and flip it over. Now the fan is free of the wires squeeze the plastic clip and push up a little to free it on both sides. The motor will be free of the motor mount. Next pull the fan off from the motor. There are two clear rubber sleeves that hold the motor in the mount remove them from the motor and place on the new motor. now reassemble the everything in reverse the way you dissembled.