GE & Hotpoint Freezer Evaporator Fan Motor Parts — Models & Compatibility

Your GE or Hotpoint upright freezer is running constantly, frost is building up on the back wall, or food isn't staying frozen solid — classic signs the evaporator fan motor has failed. This replacement motor (WR60X35365) fits over 20 different models across GE's FUF14 and FUF17 series, and it's the exact part you need to restore proper air circulation in the freezer compartment.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

Before ordering, you'll need to verify your exact model number. On most GE upright freezers, the model tag is located inside the fresh food compartment on the left or right wall, or sometimes on the interior ceiling. Look for model numbers starting with FUF14 or FUF17 — these are the primary series this motor serves. The part number WR60X35365 directly replaces older numbers WR60X27189, AP6997195, and PS16226576, so if you're finding any of those numbers in your research, you're looking at the same motor.

About This Replacement Part

The evaporator fan motor is the workhorse of your freezer's cooling system. It runs constantly when the compressor is on, pulling cold air across the evaporator coils and circulating it throughout the freezer cabinet. When this motor fails, cold air stops moving — the compressor keeps running but the freezer can't maintain temperature. You'll notice frost buildup in unusual places, temperature fluctuations, or complete failure to freeze. This motor is a direct OEM-quality replacement designed for GE and Hotpoint upright freezers in the 14 and 17 cubic foot range. It includes the mounting bracket and is pre-wired for straightforward installation.

Common Model Series Covered

This evaporator fan motor serves two main GE freezer series. The FUF14 series includes 14 cubic foot upright freezers with both manual defrost (DLR models) and frost-free (SMR models) configurations. The FUF17 series covers the larger 17 cubic foot versions with identical configurations. Within these series, you'll find suffix variations like RAWW, RBWW, RCWW, RDWW, and REWW — these letters indicate color and production run differences, but they all use the same evaporator fan motor. If your model number starts with FUF14DLRA, FUF14SMRB, FUF17DLRC, or FUF17SMRD, this part will fit.

What Makes This Motor Fail

Evaporator fan motors typically last 8-12 years, but several factors accelerate failure. Ice buildup on the fan blades forces the motor to work harder, wearing out bearings prematurely. Power surges can damage the motor windings. In self-defrosting models, the motor endures extreme temperature swings every defrost cycle — from sub-zero operation to above-freezing during defrost, then back to sub-zero. Over thousands of cycles, this thermal stress weakens the motor. You'll know it's failing when you hear grinding noises, notice the fan isn't spinning freely, or the freezer stops cooling effectively despite a working compressor.

Installation Considerations

Replacing this motor requires accessing the evaporator compartment behind the rear panel inside your freezer. You'll need to unplug the unit and remove all frozen food first. The rear panel is typically held by multiple screws — sometimes hidden under plastic caps. Once you expose the evaporator coils and fan assembly, you'll disconnect the wire harness, remove the mounting screws, and swap the motor. The trickiest part is making sure the new motor's fan blade clears the evaporator coils properly and spins freely before you reassemble everything. Budget about an hour for the complete job if you're reasonably handy with tools.

Verify Compatibility With Your Model

This hub covers the primary compatible models, but GE produced dozens of variations. Always cross-reference your exact model number before ordering. If your model number doesn't appear in our list but starts with FUF14 or FUF17, there's still a good chance this motor fits — contact us with your full model and serial number and we'll confirm compatibility. The model tag includes critical information beyond just the model number, including the serial number which indicates production date and any running changes GE made during manufacturing.