REDUCED REFRIGERATOR COOLING OR AIRFLOW WHEN THE EVAPORATOR-COVER ASSEMBLY, ITS AIR PATH, OR INTEGRATED FAN IS OBSTRUCTED OR DEFECTIVE
Whirlpool Refrigerator evaporator cover assembly W10887790, Fixes Reduced refrigerator cooling or airflow when the evaporator-cover assembly, its air path, or integrated fan is obstructed or defective
Genuine Whirlpool/Jenn-Air refrigerator evaporator cover assembly, also described as an air duct and evaporator cover with fan. It covers the refrigerator evaporator and directs cold air through the evaporator compartment.
Part W10887790Replaces W10815734Whirlpool
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Part NumberW10887790
ReplacesW10815734
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeRefrigerator
Part TypeRefrigerator evaporator cover assembly
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Current Part NumberW10887790
ReplacesW10815734
Common Symptoms
- Weak or absent airflow from the refrigerator air outlets.
- Evaporator-fan noise, rubbing, or failure to operate.
- Frost or ice accumulation around the evaporator cover that restricts airflow.
- Fresh-food compartment temperature imbalance or inadequate cooling.
- Air leakage or poor airflow caused by damaged or improperly sealing cover surfaces.
Check Before Replacing
- With the refrigerator unplugged, visually inspect the evaporator-cover assembly for cracks, distortion, damaged sealing surfaces, or blocked air passages.
- After safely removing accessible interior obstructions, check for abnormal frost or ice around the evaporator and cover; do not chip ice from the evaporator or force the cover loose.
- With power restored only after all panels and connections are safely reinstalled, verify whether the evaporator fan operates during the appliance's normal cooling cycle or approved service diagnostics.
- If the fan does not operate, inspect for physical obstruction and, where service access permits, check the fan wiring and connector before condemning the cover assembly.
- Because evaporator icing and poor cooling can have multiple causes, use the refrigerator's model-specific technical documentation before replacing this assembly.
Pro Tip
If the evaporator is heavily iced, do not force the cover off. Whirlpool's service pointer instructs technicians to gently remove the cover and steam the frost in several steps as needed; it also notes that frost may not be visible until the cover is removed. The underlying icing cause may require control-board or other system-level diagnosis.
Part Details
Part NumberW10887790
Part TypeRefrigerator evaporator cover assembly
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeRefrigerator
Primary FunctionCovers the refrigerator evaporator and directs cold air through the evaporator compartment; the assembly includes the evaporator fan that circulates air through the refrigerator compartment.
Installation Notes
- Disconnect electrical power before servicing and replace all parts and panels before operating the refrigerator.
- Safely store perishable food while the refrigerator is powered off.
- Wear work gloves because the cover and surrounding sheet-metal or evaporator components may have sharp edges.
- If frost is holding the cover in place, thaw or steam the frost in controlled steps rather than prying or forcing the assembly.
- Transfer or reconnect only the components and wiring specified by the model's parts diagram or service documentation; verify that the fan connector and cover seals are properly seated before reassembly.
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