Refrigerator Not Cooling or Fan Making Noise? Evaporator Fan Blade 242219302 – Restore Airflow & Fix Warm Fridge Fast

If your Frigidaire refrigerator has poor airflow, unusual rattling or grinding from the freezer compartment, or the fridge isn’t cooling evenly, a cracked or damaged evaporator fan blade is a common and often overlooked cause. In most Frigidaire top-freezer refrigerators, the evaporator fan blade mounts directly onto the fan motor shaft and circulates cold air from the evaporator coils throughout both compartments. When the blade cracks, chips, or becomes unbalanced, it creates vibration and noise, reduces airflow efficiency, and can eventually seize against the fan shroud — stopping airflow entirely. ⚡ Common wear item in Frigidaire FFHT, FFHI, FGHT, and FPHT series refrigerators — especially after frost buildup events that cause ice contact with the blade. Part 242219302 is the genuine OEM replacement blade that restores balanced, full-volume airflow and eliminates fan noise immediately.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Refrigerator powers on and compressor runs normally
• ✔ Fan motor shaft spins freely (motor is not seized)
• ✔ Evaporator coils are not completely blocked by ice
• ✔ Problem is rattling/grinding noise from the freezer, reduced airflow, or a visibly cracked/chipped fan blade

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🔧 Common Symptoms

• Rattling, grinding, or ticking noise from the back wall of the freezer compartment
• Reduced airflow from vents — fridge feels less cold than usual despite compressor running
• Visible crack, chip, or missing section on the existing fan blade
• Fan blade rubbing or scraping against the shroud during operation
• Vibration felt through the refrigerator cabinet when the fan is running

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this fan blade immediately eliminates noise and restores full airflow.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: 242219302
• Type: Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Blade — OEM Frigidaire replacement
• Brand: Frigidaire / Electrolux
• Compatible Series: FFHT1814, FFHT1820, FFHT1835, FFHT2045, FFHI1835, FGHT2055, FPHT2097
• Fit: Mounts directly onto evaporator fan motor shaft — direct OEM replacement

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: EASY — 20–30 minutes. Disconnect power before servicing. Remove freezer contents, shelving, and the rear evaporator panel (4–6 screws). The fan blade pulls or unscrews directly off the motor shaft — note the orientation before removal. Press or thread the new blade onto the shaft in the same orientation, confirm it spins freely without contacting the shroud, reassemble the panel, and restore power.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with FFHI1835VS0, FFHI1835VS1, FFHI1835VS2, FFHI1835VS3, FFHI1835VS4, FFHI1835VS6, FFHT1814VB0, FFHT1814VW0, FFHT1814WB0, FFHT1814WB1, FFHT1814WB2, FFHT1814WB3, FFHT1814WB4, FFHT1814WW0, FFHT1814WW1, FFHT1814WW2, FFHT1814WW3, FFHT1820VB0, FFHT1820VS0, FFHT1820VW0, FFHT1835VB0, FFHT1835VB1, FFHT1835VB2, FFHT1835VB3, FFHT1835VB4, FFHT1835VB8, FFHT1835VS0, FFHT1835VS1, FFHT1835VS2, FFHT1835VS3, FFHT1835VS4, FFHT1835VS6, FFHT1835VW0, FFHT1835VW1, FFHT1835VW2, FFHT1835VW3, FFHT1835VW4, FFHT1835VW6, FFHT2045VB1, FFHT2045VB3, FFHT2045VB4, FFHT2045VB5, FFHT2045VB6, FFHT2045VB7, FFHT2045VB8, FFHT2045VS1, FFHT2045VS3, FFHT2045VS4, FFHT2045VS5, FFHT2045VS6, FFHT2045VS7, FFHT2045VW1, FFHT2045VW2, FFHT2045VW4, FFHT2045VW5, FFHT2045VW6, FFHT2045VW7, FFHT2045VW8, FFHT2045VW9, FGHT2055VD0, FGHT2055VD1, FGHT2055VF0, FGHT2055VF1, FGHT2055VF3, FGHT2055VF5, FGHT2055VF6, FGHT2055VF7, FPHT2097VF0, FPHT2097VF1, FPHT2097VF3, FPHT2097VF4, FPHT2097VF5, FPHT2097VF6, plus additional Frigidaire and Electrolux models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

💡 Pro Tip

✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages