Whirlpool & Maytag Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor Parts — Models & Compatibility

Your freezer's running fine, but the fresh food section won't stay cold. Or maybe you're hearing a grinding noise from the back of your fridge every few minutes. That's typically your evaporator fan motor failing — and it affects over 100 Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and Kenmore refrigerator models. This W10128551 replacement motor (also sold as WPW10128551, AP6015419, or 67003635) is the OEM-spec part that restores proper airflow between your freezer and fridge compartments.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

Check your refrigerator's model number — it's usually on a label inside the fresh food section along the side wall, or sometimes inside the door frame. Cross-reference it with the compatibility list below. This motor fits French-door, side-by-side, and top-freezer configurations across Whirlpool's major product lines from 2005 onward, including WRF, WRS, MFI, and MSS series models.

About This Replacement Part

The evaporator fan motor circulates cold air from your freezer's evaporator coils into the fresh food compartment. When it fails, you'll notice the fridge section warming up while the freezer stays cold — a classic symptom that stumps many homeowners. Some motors fail suddenly with a grinding noise, others just stop running quietly. If you're experiencing "fridge too warm" or "freezer section too warm" issues, and you've ruled out a blocked air damper, this motor is almost always the culprit. It mounts directly to the evaporator cover in the freezer section and connects with a simple wire harness.

Compatible Whirlpool Models

This W10128551 evaporator fan motor fits the following Whirlpool refrigerator models:

• WRB322DMBM, WRB322DMBW, WRB329DMBM
• WRF535SWHZ, WRF535SMBM, WRF736SDAM14
• WRX735SDBM00
• WRS325FDAM04
• ED5FVGXWS07
• EB9FVBLVS01
• GB2SHDXPB00

Compatible Maytag Models

This motor also replaces the evaporator fan in these Maytag refrigerators:

• MFI2569VEM1, MFI2568AEW
• MZD2766GES
• MSD series models (multiple)

What Causes Evaporator Fan Motors to Fail?

Most failures happen because the motor bearings seize up from years of continuous operation in sub-zero temperatures. Ice buildup around the fan blade can also strain the motor until it burns out. If your fridge has been cycling on and off more frequently than usual, or if you've heard intermittent squealing noises from the freezer, the motor's been struggling for a while. Replacing it before it fails completely prevents food spoilage.

Installation Overview

You'll need to unplug the refrigerator, remove the freezer shelves and evaporator cover (usually 4-6 screws), disconnect the wire harness, and unbolt the old motor. The new W10128551 motor drops right into the same mounting bracket. Most DIYers complete this repair in 30-45 minutes. The hardest part is usually getting the evaporator cover clips to snap back into place without breaking them.

Troubleshooting: Is It Really the Fan Motor?

Before ordering, verify the motor isn't running. Open your freezer door and listen for the fan — it should stop when the door opens (door switch kills it) and restart when you close the door. If you don't hear it after closing the door, manually spin the fan blade. Does it spin freely? If it's locked up or grinding, the motor's shot. If it spins freely but still won't run, check for voltage at the connector — you might have a control board issue instead, though that's less common.

Part Numbers & Cross-References

This replacement motor supersedes and replaces these part numbers: WPW10128551, AP6015419, 8170894, 67003635, and several others. They're all the same motor — manufacturers just update part numbers when they change suppliers or packaging. If your repair manual lists any of those numbers, this W10128551 is the correct replacement.