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ℹ️ This part supersedes WR60X26866 and V80E14MS2A3-57A611. You are viewing the current OEM replacement.
Refrigerator Not Cooling? WG03F06676 Evaporator Fan Motor — Fix Warm Fridge Fast
When your GE refrigerator stops cooling but the freezer stays cold, a failed evaporator fan motor is the most common cause. In CFE28, CWE23, and CYE22 series refrigerators, the evaporator fan circulates cold air from the freezer into the fresh food compartment. When it fails, airflow stops, food warms, and the compressor runs continuously trying to compensate. ⚡ Common failure point in GE-built French door refrigerators. Part WG03F06676 is the current genuine OEM replacement — superseding WR60X26866, WG03F01816, and 17 additional part numbers — and restores full cooling in under an hour.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Refrigerator powers on and runs normally
- ✔ Freezer is still cold — compressor is working
- ✔ Power supply to the unit is confirmed OK
- ✔ Defrost system is not the primary issue
- ✔ ONLY problem is warm fresh food compartment with no airflow at vents
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🔧 Common Symptoms
- Refrigerator section warm but freezer still cold — most common complaint
- No airflow felt at fresh food vents
- Loud squealing, grinding, or rattling from behind the freezer back panel
- Fan not spinning when freezer door switch is manually pressed
- Compressor running constantly but fridge not reaching set temperature
- Ice maker slow or stopped (secondary symptom of poor airflow)
✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.
✔ In most cases, replacing the evaporator fan motor restores normal operation immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: WG03F06676
- Type: Evaporator fan motor — freezer compartment, Nidec OEM
- Replaces: OEM direct-fit assembly — supersedes WG03F01816, WG03F04078, WG03F04082, WG03F04848, WG03F05740, WG03F05994, WG03F06291, WG03L05184, WR02X13733, WR49X25197, WR60X10341, WR60X10356, WR60X10357, WR60X20880, WR60X24303, WR60X26030, WR60X26033, WR60X26866, V80E14MS2A3-57A611 (no modification required)
- Brands: GE, Café, Monogram
⚠️ Recommended While Repairing:
Inspect the evaporator fan blade while the back panel is off — a seized motor often damages the plastic blade through vibration before it fully stops. A cracked or wobbling blade on a new motor will cause noise and reduced airflow, requiring a second repair visit.
Inspect the evaporator fan blade while the back panel is off — a seized motor often damages the plastic blade through vibration before it fully stops. A cracked or wobbling blade on a new motor will cause noise and reduced airflow, requiring a second repair visit.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: MODERATE — 45–60 minutes. Disconnect power before beginning any repair. Remove freezer contents and the rear back panel to access the fan housing; defrost fully if ice has built up around the motor. Note and photograph the wiring harness routing before disconnecting. The fan blade is a press-fit — remove carefully to avoid cracking. No torque-sensitive fasteners — standard Phillips screws throughout.
💡 Pro Tip
Check the Wiring Harness Connector While You're In There:
A poor connection at the harness connector is a common cause of repeat fan motor failures — heat and vibration degrade the connector over time. Inspect for corrosion or heat damage and replace the connector if needed. Doing this at the same visit eliminates the most common reason a new motor fails prematurely.
A poor connection at the harness connector is a common cause of repeat fan motor failures — heat and vibration degrade the connector over time. Inspect for corrosion or heat damage and replace the connector if needed. Doing this at the same visit eliminates the most common reason a new motor fails prematurely.
✅Compatibility & Cross Reference
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