Whirlpool Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor WP2315548, Fixes Refrigerator or freezer does not cool properly because cold air is not circulating
Genuine Whirlpool evaporator fan motor used in Whirlpool and Kenmore refrigerators. The motor circulates air over the evaporator coils and is located in the freezer/evaporator compartment on supported refrigerator models.
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Common Symptoms
- Fresh-food compartment is warm while the freezer remains colder
- Freezer is not freezing properly
- Unusually loud or abnormal fan noise from the freezer
- Frost or ice buildup associated with reduced evaporator airflow
Check Before Replacing
- Disconnect power before accessing the evaporator fan area.
- With power disconnected, inspect the fan blade for ice, debris, or physical obstruction and verify that it turns freely by hand.
- Listen for abnormal fan noise during operation, if safe access is available for the specific model.
- If qualified to perform electrical testing, check motor-winding continuity only with the appliance unplugged and following the refrigerator’s service documentation.
- Confirm that the evaporator fan is receiving the expected control signal or voltage only if qualified; do not assume a failed motor without checking for obstructions and wiring issues.
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Installation Notes
- Disconnect electrical power before installation.
- Access commonly requires removal of freezer shelving and the interior rear panel, depending on the refrigerator model.
- Transfer the existing fan blade, bushing, or mounting components only when the model-specific design requires it and the replacement does not include them.
- The included adapter wire may be needed on some appliance designs; compare the original connection with the replacement before final installation.
- Verify the exact refrigerator model and routing of wiring before reassembling the evaporator cover and interior components.
Verified Compatible Models
10651182112, 10651183112, 10651189112, 10653202200, 10653202201, 10653202202, 10653203200, 10653203201, 10653203202, 10653204200, 10653204201, 10653204202, 10653206200, 10653206201, 10653206202, EC3JHAXRL11, EC3JHAXRS11, GC3CHAXNS00, GC3CHAXNT00, GC3JHAXTQ01, GC3SHEXNB14, GC3SHEXNB15, GC3SHEXNB16, GC3SHEXNQ14, GC3SHEXNQ15, GC3SHEXNQ16, GC3SHEXNS14, GC3SHEXNS15, GC3SHEXNS16, GC3SHEXNT14, GC3SHEXNT15, GC3SHEXNT16, GC5CHAXNQ00
Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.
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