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Fridge compartment warms up while freezer still runs — a seized or failed evaporator fan motor stops cold air from circulating into the fresh food section.
Grinding, buzzing, rattling, or howling sound from the back of the freezer indicates worn motor bearings or a blade obstructed by ice buildup.
When the evaporator fan stops moving air, moisture accumulates and freezes on the coils and around the fan blade, causing heavy frost accumulation.
If the refrigerator runs continuously but temperatures rise in both fridge and freezer, the evaporator fan motor may have failed completely, halting all cold air distribution.
A non-functioning evaporator fan motor can make the ice maker zone too warm to produce or dispense ice properly.
💡 Pro Tip: Diagnosing a Failed Evaporator Fan Motor
Your part is likely the culprit if you notice any of the following:
⚠️ Refrigerator compartment not cooling properly while freezer section still runs
⚠️ Loud grinding, buzzing, rattling, or howling noise coming from the back of the freezer
⚠️ Unusual frost or ice accumulation on evaporator coils or around the fan blade
⚠️ Refrigerator runs continuously but temperatures rise in both compartments
🔍 Quick Test: Open the freezer door and manually spin the fan blade — if it feels stiff, seized, or won't turn freely, the motor bearings have failed. You can also use a multimeter on the motor terminals to check for electrical continuity; no continuity confirms the motor is faulty and must be replaced. Always unplug the refrigerator before testing or servicing.
📦 What's in the Box
✅ 1× Evaporator Fan Motor W10822580CM (12V DC, 3.0W, 4-pin connector, 1-1/2" shaft length)
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