GE Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor Parts — Models & Compatibility

If your GE refrigerator's freezer is running warm while the fridge section stays cold, or you're hearing unusual grinding noises from behind the back panel, you're likely dealing with a failed evaporator fan motor. This WR60X10074 replacement motor with integrated thermistor fits over 100 GE, Hotpoint, and RCA side-by-side models — and it's one of the most common refrigerator repairs you can tackle yourself.

This hub covers everything you need to know about the WR60X10074 evaporator fan motor assembly, including which models it fits, how to verify compatibility, and what makes this particular part critical to your refrigerator's cooling system.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

The WR60X10074 fits GE Profile and standard GE side-by-side refrigerators manufactured primarily between 2000-2015. Common series include BSS25, BSY25, DSS25, ESH22, ESH25, GSH22, GSH25, GSS22, GSS23, GSS25, HSS22, HSS25, PSC23, PSE25, PSF26, PSG25, PSH23, PSS26, and ZSS models. You'll find your model number on a label inside the fresh food compartment, usually on the left side wall or near the top.

Before ordering, verify that your existing motor has the white thermistor connector in the wire harness. If your model doesn't currently have this thermistor, you'll need an additional adapter harness — check the installation notes section below for details.

About This Replacement Part

The evaporator fan motor circulates cold air from the freezer evaporator coils throughout both the freezer and refrigerator compartments. When this motor fails, you'll typically notice the freezer staying warmer than it should, frost buildup on the back wall, or complete cooling failure in the fresh food section while the compressor continues running. The WR60X10074 is a direct OEM-quality replacement that includes the integrated thermistor — a temperature sensor that helps regulate defrost cycles and prevent frost accumulation.

This assembly replaces several older part numbers including AP3191003, PS304658, and 197D4492G001, making it backward-compatible with a wide range of GE refrigerator models. The motor typically mounts behind the rear panel of your freezer compartment and connects via a plug-in harness, making replacement straightforward once you've removed the panel screws and disconnected the old unit.

Installation Requirements

According to manufacturer specifications, this part should be installed with the appliance completely disconnected from all utilities — unplug your refrigerator before starting any repair work. Most installations take 30-45 minutes and require basic tools: a nut driver set and possibly a putty knife to release panel clips. The key step is ensuring the thermistor wire routes correctly and doesn't get pinched when you reinstall the rear panel.

One critical note: if your current motor doesn't have the white thermistor connector in its wire harness, you'll need to purchase a separate adapter harness to make this motor compatible with your model's wiring. Check your existing motor's connector before ordering to avoid delays.

Compatible Model Series

This motor fits refrigerators across multiple GE product lines. The most common series include Profile side-by-sides (PSC, PSE, PSF, PSG, PSH, PSS prefixes), standard GE models (GSH, GSS, HSS prefixes), and select Hotpoint models. The part number WR60X10074 supersedes older versions, so if you're replacing an original motor from 2005-2010, this updated assembly will work as a direct plug-in replacement.