WHIRLPOOL WRX986SIHZ00 Not Cooling Evaporator Fan
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Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor
The Fresh Food compartment evaporator fan is a known failure point on Whirlpool's dual-evap platforms. The internal DC motor windings or the integrated hall-effect sensor often fail, preventing the control board from maintaining the required CFM for heat extraction. Replacing this motor restores the forced convection cycle necessary to move warm air across the refrigerant-filled coils.
SKU: W11033168
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Main Control Board
The main control board provides the DC voltage and PWM signal required to actuate the fan motors. If the board's fan-drive circuit is compromised by a power surge or component aging, it will fail to send current to the fan even if the motor itself is mechanically sound. This results in a complete stall of the cooling cycle for that specific zone.
SKU: W11403643
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3%
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Freezer Evaporator Fan Motor
While the Refrigerator fan is more prone to failure, the Freezer fan is the primary driver for low-side temperatures. If this motor fails to rotate, the freezer will fail to reach setpoint, and the lack of air movement will prevent the logic from accurately reading temperature via the thermistors, often causing the system to cease cooling operations entirely.
SKU: W11116454
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DIY Repair Guide
Watch exactly how to replace the Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor.
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