Whirlpool Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor Assembly WP12013209Q, Replaces 12013209, 12013209Q, 12442201, 12442204, 8170389, 8170642, 8170656

Genuine Whirlpool evaporator fan motor assembly for refrigerators. The assembly circulates air over the evaporator coils and includes the fan motor assembly components specified by the selling documentation.

Is This the Right Part?

Common Symptoms

• Freezer or refrigerator compartment too warm
• Refrigerator section warm while the freezer remains cold
• Unusual humming, grinding, rattling, or vibrating noise from the freezer
• Evaporator fan does not start or runs intermittently
• Reduced airflow inside the refrigerator or freezer
• Frost or ice obstructing the fan blade

Check Before Replacing

• With the refrigerator unplugged, check that the fan blade turns freely by hand and is not obstructed by ice or debris.
• Listen for abnormal grinding, rattling, or vibration from the evaporator-fan area during operation.
• Observe whether the fan runs when the appliance is calling for cooling, while avoiding contact with moving parts.
• If the fan does not run, have a qualified technician check the motor circuit and winding continuity according to the appliance's technical documentation; do not perform live-voltage testing unless properly qualified.

Pro Tip

Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool evaporator fan motor assembly
• Complete assembly includes the motor, fan blade, and supporting housing/shroud components as documented by parts sellers
• Designed for refrigerator evaporator-air circulation
• Replaces archived Whirlpool numbers including 12013209, 12013209Q, 12442201, 12442204, 8170389, 8170642, and 8170656

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power and remove accessible contents as needed before servicing.
• Access is typically through the evaporator-fan area inside the freezer; appliance-specific panel and connector arrangements may vary.
• Disconnect the wiring connector and remove the existing assembly without pulling on the wires.
• Transfer or reconnect components only as specified for the exact appliance model, then confirm that the blade rotates freely and does not contact the shroud before restoring power.

Verified Compatible Models

59669142990, 59669142991, 59669142992, 59669144000, 59669147990, 59669147991, 59669147992, 59669162990, 59669162991, 59669164000, 59669167990, 59669272990, 59669272991, 59669272992, 59669272993

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