REDUCED OR ABSENT REFRIGERATOR AIRFLOW
Whirlpool Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor / Fan Assembly W11369036, Fixes Reduced or absent refrigerator airflow
Genuine Whirlpool OEM evaporator fan motor, also identified as a fan assembly. It circulates cold air through the refrigerator compartment to support efficient, even cooling.
Part W11369036Replaces W11117547Whirlpool
Guaranteed to Fit — or your money back.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
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Part NumberW11369036
ReplacesW11117547
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeRefrigerator
Part TypeEvaporator Fan Motor / Fan Assembly
✅ Cross Reference Information
Current Part NumberW11369036
ReplacesW11117547
Common Symptoms
- Refrigerator compartment is too warm or cools unevenly.
- Little or no air movement from the refrigerator vents.
- Rattling, buzzing, squealing, or other abnormal fan noise.
- Fan does not start, stops intermittently, or does not reach normal speed.
- Frost buildup may occur when airflow is reduced, although defrost-system faults can cause similar symptoms.
Check Before Replacing
- With the refrigerator operating, listen for the evaporator fan and check for airflow at the refrigerator vents without removing panels.
- Inspect accessible air passages and the fan area for visible ice or obstructions; do not force the fan blade or chip ice from components.
- If the appliance has a model-specific service-diagnostics mode, use the approved technical sheet for that model to test evaporator-fan operation.
- Disconnect electrical power before any access-panel removal or wiring inspection.
- Do not conclude that the motor is defective solely from a warm compartment; wiring, controls, frost blockage, or other cooling-system faults can produce similar symptoms.
Pro Tip
Before replacing the motor, check for airflow blockage or frost interference and confirm that the fan is receiving the correct model-specific control signal; a warm refrigerator alone does not prove motor failure.
Part Details
Part NumberW11369036
Part TypeEvaporator Fan Motor / Fan Assembly
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeRefrigerator
Primary FunctionCirculates cold air through the refrigerator compartment to promote even cooling and reduce warm spots.
Installation Notes
- Safely store perishable food and unplug the refrigerator before installation.
- Wear work gloves because refrigerator panels and internal metal edges may be sharp.
- Access requirements vary by refrigerator model; use the model-specific service or repair instructions.
- Disconnect the fan wiring harness before removing the existing assembly and reconnect it securely after installation.
- Reinstall any removed panels and confirm unobstructed airflow and quiet fan operation after restoring power.
Verified Compatible Models
WRB533CZJB00, WRB533CZJW00, WRB533CZJZ00, WRB543CMJV00, WRB543CMJZ00, WRT112CZJB00, WRT112CZJW00, WRT112CZJZ00, WRT312CZJB00, WRT312CZJV00, WRT312CZJW00, WRT312CZJZ00, WRT313CZLB00, WRT313CZLW00, WRT313CZLZ00
Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.
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