Whirlpool Corporation Refrigerator evaporator fan motor kit 482731, Replaces 4389140, 8112, 851170, 8537621, 938149

OEM evaporator fan motor kit for refrigerators. The kit includes the evaporator fan motor, fan blade, two grommets, two screws, and two sleeves. The motor circulates air through the evaporator/freezer area; replacement instructions state that the original motor brackets must be transferred because brackets are not included.

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Common Symptoms

• Refrigerator section too warm
• Freezer section too warm
• Both refrigerator and freezer sections too warm
• Fan not running or fan blade not spinning
• Unusual vibration or scraping noise from the evaporator-fan area

Check Before Replacing

• Unplug the refrigerator before accessing the evaporator-fan area.
• With power disconnected, inspect the fan blade for ice obstruction, cracking, looseness, or contact with the shroud.
• After restoring power and using the appliance’s normal operating conditions, listen for abnormal noise and observe whether the evaporator fan runs; do not bypass safety controls or make live electrical measurements unless qualified.
• Check that the evaporator-fan wiring connector is seated and that no visible wires are damaged.
• If the fan does not run, remember that a defrost problem, wiring fault, control issue, or another condition can produce similar cooling symptoms; do not treat the fan motor as confirmed defective from symptoms alone.

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Part Details

Key Features

• OEM Whirlpool evaporator fan motor kit
• Kit includes the fan motor, push-on fan blade, two grommets, two sleeves, and two mounting screws
• Original mounting brackets must be reused or separately obtained
• Sleeves may not be used on some porcelain-model applications
• Designed for refrigerator evaporator/freezer fan airflow circulation

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power and protect perishable food before beginning the repair.
• The evaporator fan is located behind the freezer evaporator/rear panel area; access requires removal of appliance panels according to the model-specific service instructions.
• Transfer the original mounting brackets to the replacement motor because the kit does not include brackets.
• Install the supplied grommets, sleeves where applicable, screws, and push-on fan blade as directed by the included instruction sheet and the appliance service information.
• Before closing the panels, confirm that the fan blade is secure, rotates freely, and has adequate clearance from surrounding components.
• Reassemble all removed panels and shelves before returning the refrigerator to normal operation.

Verified Compatible Models

3ET18GKXWW02, 1067687740, 1067689311, 1067689341, 1067689361, ET14JKXMWL2, ET14JKXMWR2, ET22MT1LWR1, GFS142/MN00, GFS162/MN00, GFS165/MN00, GFS185/MN00, GFS187/MN00, GFS209-1L00, GFS209-1W00

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.