Whirlpool Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor W11087438, Replaces W10727641, W10799016

Genuine Whirlpool refrigerator evaporator fan motor assembly that includes a wire harness and thermistor. It circulates air through the fresh-food compartment for cooling.

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Common Symptoms

• Little or no airflow from the refrigerator air outlets
• Evaporator fan is unusually noisy or does not run
• Fresh-food compartment warms while the compressor may continue operating
• Cooling may be intermittent if the fan motor stalls or fails under load

Check Before Replacing

• With the refrigerator operating and the fan area safely accessible, listen for evaporator-fan operation and check for airflow at the fresh-food vents.
• After disconnecting power, inspect whether the fan blade turns freely by hand; do not force it.
• Inspect the fan harness and connector for loose, damaged, or heat-affected wiring.
• If qualified to use a multimeter, test motor-winding continuity only with power disconnected; do not perform live-voltage testing unless following the appliance-specific service documentation and appropriate electrical-safety procedures.
• Confirm that heavy ice is not physically preventing the fan from turning; ice buildup can indicate a separate defrost or airflow problem rather than proving motor failure.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool OEM evaporator fan motor assembly
• Includes wire harness
• Includes thermistor
• Designed for refrigerator evaporator-air circulation
• Prior manufacturer replacement numbers are W10727641 and W10799016

Installation Notes

• Disconnect refrigerator power before servicing.
• Access requirements vary by refrigerator model; the evaporator fan is located behind interior refrigerator/evaporator-cover components.
• Photograph or label the existing harness routing and connector orientation before removal.
• Transfer or reconnect the included harness and thermistor exactly as shown for the appliance model; do not alter wiring unless the model-specific service documentation directs it.
• After reassembly, restore power and verify fan operation and airflow before returning food to the appliance.

Verified Compatible Models

JFX2897DRM01, JFX2897DRM02, JFX2897DRP01, JFX2897DRP02, KRMF536RBS00, KRMF536RBS01, KRMF536RPS00, KRMF536RPS01, KRMF606ESS00, KRMF606ESS01, KRMF706EBS00, KRMF706EBS01, KRMF706EBS04, KRMF706EBS05, KRMF706EBS06, KRMF706ESS00, MFX2676FRZ00, MFX2876DRE01, MFX2876DRE02, MFX2876DRH01, MFX2876DRH02, MFX2876DRM01, MFX2876DRM02, WRMF7736PV01, WRMF7736PZ00, WRMF7736PZ01, WRV976FDEM00, WRV976FDEM01, WRV986FDEM00, WRV986FDEM01, WRV996FDEE00, WRV996FDEE01, WRV996FDEE02, WRV996FDEH00, WRV996FDEH01, WRV996FDEM00, WRV996FDEM01, WRX986SIHV00, WRX986SIHV02, WRX986SIHV03, WRX986SIHZ00, WRX986SIHZ01, WRX986SIHZ02, WRX986SIHZ03, WRX986SIHZ04, WRX988SIBE02, WRX988SIBH02, WRX988SIBH03, WRX988SIBM02, WRX988SIBM03

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