Whirlpool Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor W11396715 — Fix Warm Fridge or No Cooling

W11396715 Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor

Whirlpool Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor W11396715 — Fix Warm Fridge or No Cooling

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Refrigerator Warm or Not Cooling Evenly? Evaporator Fan Motor W11396715 – Fix No-Cool Fast

If your Whirlpool, KitchenAid, or JennAir refrigerator is warm, not cooling evenly, or the freezer is frosting over while the fridge section stays warm — a failed evaporator fan motor is the most common cause. In most Whirlpool-built side-by-side and French door refrigerators, the evaporator fan motor circulates cold air from the evaporator coils through both the freezer and fresh food compartments. When it fails, cold air stops circulating — the freezer may still cool but the refrigerator section warms up, food spoils faster, and the compressor runs continuously trying to compensate. ⚡ One of the most common failure points in Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and JennAir refrigerators built on the WRS/KRSF/KBFN platform. Part W11396715 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full cold-air circulation and eliminates warm-fridge symptoms immediately.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

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

✔ Freezer is cold but refrigerator section is warm or not cooling properly
✔ Compressor runs normally — you can hear it cycling
✔ Evaporator coils are not heavily frosted over (if frosted solid, defrost system may also need attention)
✔ ONLY problem is lack of airflow / warm fresh food compartment

Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.

🔧 Common Symptoms

Refrigerator section warm — freezer still cold
No airflow felt from refrigerator vents even when compressor is running
Unusual noise (grinding, squealing) from behind the rear freezer panel — fan motor bearing failing
Refrigerator runs constantly but never reaches set temperature
Food spoiling faster than normal despite correct temperature settings

✔ If these symptoms match, the evaporator fan motor is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this evaporator fan motor restores normal cooling immediately.

📦 Part Details

Part Number: W11396715
Type: Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor — Genuine OEM Whirlpool
Replaces: W10556724, W11036566, W11243741
Brands: Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir

⚠️ Recommended While Repairing:
While the rear freezer panel is off to access the evaporator fan, inspect the evaporator coils for heavy frost buildup. If the coils are frosted solid, the defrost heater or defrost thermostat may also be failing — replacing only the fan motor without addressing a defrost issue will result in the new motor failing again within weeks. Check the defrost heater assembly and thermostat while you have access.

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: Moderate — 45–60 minutes. Disconnect power before servicing. Remove all freezer contents and shelving, then unscrew the rear freezer back panel to access the evaporator assembly. Disconnect the fan motor wiring harness, remove the mounting screws, and swap in the new W11396715 motor. Reconnect the harness, reassemble the panel, and restore power. Verify airflow from refrigerator vents within 15 minutes of startup.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with WRS586FIEE00, WRS586FIEH00, KRSC500ESS00, KRSC503ESS00, KRSF505ESS00, KRSF705HPS00, KBFN502ESS00, JF42NXFXDE00, 10651713410 plus 100+ additional Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and JennAir refrigerator models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

💡 Pro Tip

Listen Before You Order — Fan Motor vs. Defrost Issue:
Stand quietly in front of your open freezer with the door open for 30 seconds. If you hear the fan running but the fridge is still warm, the motor is likely OK and the issue may be a blocked duct or damper. If you hear nothing from the fan area while the compressor is running, or hear grinding/squealing, the evaporator fan motor is almost certainly the culprit. Replacing the correct component the first time saves a second service call.

✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages

WRSA88FIHZ00 WRSA88FIHN00 WRS975SIDM00 WRS973CIHZ01 WRS973CIHZ00 WRS973CIHV01 WRS973CIHV00 WRS973CIDM00 WRS970CIHZ01 WRS970CIDM01 WRS970CIDM00 WRS970CIDH01 WRS970CIDH00 WRS970CIDE01 WRS970CIDE00 WRS588FIHZ00 WRS588FIHW00 WRS588FIHV00 WRS588FIHB00 WRS586FLDW03 WRS586FLDW01 WRS586FLDW00 WRS586FLDM03 WRS586FLDM01 WRS586FLDM00 WRS586FLDB01 WRS586FLDB00 WRS586FIEM05 WRS586FIEM04 WRS586FIEM03 WRS586FIEM01 WRS586FIEM00 WRS586FIEH04 WRS586FIEH03 WRS586FIEH01 WRS586FIEH00 WRS586FIEE03 WRS586FIEE01 WRS586FIEE00 WRS586FIDM00 WRS586FIDH00 WRS586FIDE00 KSC24C8EYY04 KSC24C8EYP04 KRSF705HPS01 KRSF705HPS00 KRSF705HBS01 KRSF705HBS00 KRSF505EWH01 KRSF505EWH00 KRSF505ESS01 KRSF505ESS00 KRSF505EBL01 KRSF505EBL00 KRSC703HPS01 KRSC703HPS00 KRSC703HBS01 KRSC703HBS00 KRSC700HPS01 KRSC700HPS00 KRSC700HBS01 KRSC700HBS00 KRSC503ESS01 KRSC503ESS00 KRSC503EBS01 KRSC503EBS00 KRSC500ESS01 KRSC500ESS00 KBFN506ESS01 KBFN506ESS00 KBFN506EPA01 KBFN506EPA00 KBFN506EBS01 KBFN506EBS00 KBFN502ESS02 KBFN502ESS01 KBFN502ESS00 KBFN502EPA02 KBFN502EPA01 KBFN502EPA00 KBFN502EBS02 KBFN502EBS01 KBFN502EBS00 KBFN406ESS01 KBFN406ESS00 KBFN406EPA01 KBFN406EPA00 KBFN402ESS02 KBFN402ESS01 KBFN402ESS00 KBFN402EPA02 KBFN402EPA01 KBFN402EPA00 KBBR306ESS01 KBBR306ESS00 KBBR306EPA01 KBBR306EPA00 KBBR206ESS01 KBBR206ESS00 KBBR206EPA01 KBBR206EPA00 KBBL306ESS01 KBBL306ESS00 KBBL306EPA01 KBBL306EPA00 KBBL206ESS01 KBBL206ESS00 KBBL206EPA01 KBBL206EPA00 JSC24C8EAM02 JSC23C9EEM00 JF42NXFXDE02 JF42NXFXDE01 JF42NXFXDE00 JF36NXFXDE01 JF36NXFXDE00 JB36NXFXRE01 JB36NXFXRE00 JB36NXFXLE01 JB36NXFXLE00 7KRSF77EST00 10651779511 10651779510 10651773510 10651772510 10651769512 10651769511 10651769510 10651764511 10651764510 10651763511 10651763510 10651762511 10651762510 10651713411 10651713410

✅Compatibility & Cross Reference

Part umber W11396715 replaces W10556724, W11036566, W11243741

10651713410, 10651713411, 10651762510, 10651762511, 10651763510, 10651763511, 10651764510, 10651764511, 10651769510, 10651769511, 10651769512, 10651772510, 10651773510, 10651779510, 10651779511, 7KRSF77EST00, JB36NXFXLE00, JB36NXFXLE01, JB36NXFXRE00, JB36NXFXRE01, JF36NXFXDE00, JF36NXFXDE01, JF42NXFXDE00, JF42NXFXDE01, JF42NXFXDE02, JSC23C9EEM00, JSC24C8EAM02, KBBL206EPA00, KBBL206EPA01, KBBL206ESS00, KBBL206ESS01, KBBL306EPA00, KBBL306EPA01, KBBL306ESS00, KBBL306ESS01, KBBR206EPA00, KBBR206EPA01, KBBR206ESS00, KBBR206ESS01, KBBR306EPA00, KBBR306EPA01, KBBR306ESS00, KBBR306ESS01, KBFN402EPA00, KBFN402EPA01, KBFN402EPA02, KBFN402ESS00, KBFN402ESS01, KBFN402ESS02, KBFN406EPA00, KBFN406EPA01, KBFN406ESS00, KBFN406ESS01, KBFN502EBS00, KBFN502EBS01, KBFN502EBS02, KBFN502EPA00, KBFN502EPA01, KBFN502EPA02, KBFN502ESS00, KBFN502ESS01, KBFN502ESS02, KBFN506EBS00, KBFN506EBS01, KBFN506EPA00, KBFN506EPA01, KBFN506ESS00, KBFN506ESS01, KRSC500ESS00, KRSC500ESS01, KRSC503EBS00, KRSC503EBS01, KRSC503ESS00, KRSC503ESS01, KRSC700HBS00, KRSC700HBS01, KRSC700HPS00, KRSC700HPS01, KRSC703HBS00, KRSC703HBS01, KRSC703HPS00, KRSC703HPS01, KRSF505EBL00, KRSF505EBL01, KRSF505ESS00, KRSF505ESS01, KRSF505EWH00, KRSF505EWH01, KRSF705HBS00, KRSF705HBS01, KRSF705HPS00, KRSF705HPS01, KSC24C8EYP04, KSC24C8EYY04, WRS586FIDE00, WRS586FIDH00, WRS586FIDM00, WRS586FIEE00, WRS586FIEE01, WRS586FIEE03, WRS586FIEH00, WRS586FIEH01, WRS586FIEH03, WRS586FIEH04, WRS586FIEM00, WRS586FIEM01, WRS586FIEM03, WRS586FIEM04, WRS586FIEM05, WRS586FLDB00, WRS586FLDB01, WRS586FLDM00, WRS586FLDM01, WRS586FLDM03, WRS586FLDW00, WRS586FLDW01, WRS586FLDW03, WRS588FIHB00, WRS588FIHV00, WRS588FIHW00, WRS588FIHZ00, WRS970CIDE00, WRS970CIDE01, WRS970CIDH00, WRS970CIDH01, WRS970CIDM00, WRS970CIDM01, WRS970CIHZ01, WRS973CIDM00, WRS973CIHV00, WRS973CIHV01, WRS973CIHZ00, WRS973CIHZ01, WRS975SIDM00, WRSA88FIHN00, WRSA88FIHZ00

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