GE Freezer Evaporator Fan Motor Parts — Models & Compatibility

If your GE refrigerator's freezer isn't maintaining temperature or you're hearing unusual grinding noises from the back panel, you're probably dealing with a failing evaporator fan motor. This hub covers the WR60X25858 replacement motor that fits over 200 GE, Hotpoint, and RCA refrigerator models — primarily the CFE28TP and CFE28TSH series French door units.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

The WR60X25858 motor replaces the older WR60X10340 and fits most GE French door refrigerators manufactured between 2015-2020. Your model number is located inside the fresh food compartment, usually on the left or right wall near the top. Look for model numbers starting with CFE28TP, CFE28TSH, CYE22TP, or GFE28G. This motor works across GE Profile, GE Café, and standard GE series refrigerators that use the same evaporator fan assembly.

About This Replacement Part

The evaporator fan motor circulates cold air from the freezer evaporator coils throughout both compartments. When it fails, you'll notice the freezer runs constantly trying to maintain temperature, frost builds up on the back panel, or the fresh food section gets too warm while the freezer stays cold. The WR60X25858 is a direct-fit motor assembly that mounts to the existing bracket — you don't need to replace the entire fan blade housing unless it's damaged. This part supersedes AP6891698 and PS12727431, so if you're seeing those numbers in your research, this is the updated replacement. At $46.99, you're replacing just the motor component, which is considerably less expensive than a service call for what's typically a straightforward DIY repair on these models.

Common Applications

This motor primarily serves GE's French door refrigerator lineup from the mid-2010s. The CFE28TP series includes both bottom freezer and side-by-side configurations, while the CFE28TSH models are counter-depth French door units. You'll also find this part in several GE Café models (CYE22TP series) and some GE Profile units (GFE28G series). If your refrigerator has the freezer on the bottom and French doors on top, and it was manufactured by GE between 2014-2020, there's a strong chance this is your motor.

What You'll Need

Replacing the evaporator fan motor requires accessing the freezer's back panel. You'll need a Phillips screwdriver, a 1/4" nut driver, and about 30-45 minutes. The repair involves unplugging the unit, removing frozen food from the freezer, taking off the back panel screws, disconnecting the wire harness, and swapping the motor. The trickiest part is usually dealing with ice buildup around the evaporator coils — let the freezer thaw for a few hours before starting if there's significant frost accumulation.