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Fresh Food Evaporator Fan Motor

The internal bearings of this DC motor are prone to premature wear, resulting in a high-pitched chirping or oscillating 'whirring' noise. Additionally, if the unit experiences defrost issues, frost can accumulate on the evaporator shroud, causing the fan blades to physically strike the ice, creating a rhythmic knocking sound. Replacing the motor restores the aerodynamic efficiency and eliminates the mechanical friction.

SKU: WR60X26866

Condenser Fan Motor

Located at the base of the refrigerator, this fan is exposed to heavy particulate and dust accumulation which can contaminate the motor shaft. This leads to increased radial load and a low-frequency growling or buzzing noise that is audible from the rear of the appliance. A new motor assembly ensures the compressor is properly cooled without the acoustic interference of failing bushings.

Freezer Evaporator Fan Motor

In the freezer compartment, the fan is susceptible to 'ice-balling' where moisture freezes into solid obstructions near the fan's rotational path. If the noise is described as a 'playing card in bicycle spokes' coming from the freezer section, the motor is likely struggling against ice or the internal windings are failing due to the moisture-rich environment. This part number is standardized across both evaporator locations on this model.