Whirlpool Refrigerator evaporator fan motor WPW10188389, Replaces W10188389, W10234465, 2201212

Whirlpool OEM evaporator fan motor for refrigerator freezer compartments. This version does not include an incorporated wire harness; Whirlpool documentation indicates that refrigerators requiring a motor with an attached harness may require WP2315539 instead.

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✅ Cross Reference Information

Common Symptoms

• Little or no airflow from the evaporator fan area
• Unusual or loud noise from the freezer compartment
• Uneven cooling caused by reduced cold-air circulation
• Fan does not run when the refrigerator is operating and the fan circuit is calling for operation

Check Before Replacing

• With the refrigerator connected to power and operating normally, listen for evaporator-fan operation from the freezer area; do not place hands near the fan.
• Check whether airflow from the freezer toward the fresh-food compartment is weak or absent, without removing energized covers.
• Inspect the visible fan area for excessive ice or an obstruction, using only visual inspection.
• Compare the installed motor and connector arrangement with the replacement listing; this part is for applications without an incorporated wire harness.
• Disconnect electrical power before removing panels, connectors, or the motor, and follow the appliance-specific service information.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Whirlpool genuine OEM refrigerator evaporator fan motor
• Designed for freezer-compartment evaporator-fan applications
• Circulates cold air through the fresh-food compartment
• Does not include an incorporated wire harness
• WhirlpoolParts.com identifies production number IS-23213WPQ for this part listing

Installation Notes

• Disconnect power to the refrigerator before installation.
• Access generally requires removal of the freezer rear access panel and other model-specific components.
• Disconnect the motor wiring connector before removing the old motor.
• Reinstall the motor, fan components, and access panels in the reverse order of removal, following the refrigerator's model-specific service instructions.
• Do not use this version if the original motor has a permanently attached wire harness; verify the connector and harness configuration first.

Verified Compatible Models

ER8GHKXMS00, ER8YHMXSL00, ET6JTKXKQ00, ET6WSKXKQ00, ET8AHKXRQ00, ET8BPKXKQ00, ET8GTMXKQ00, RT18BKXKQ00, RT18BKXKQ01, RT18BKXKQ02, RT18BKXKQ03, RT18BKXSQ00, RT18VKXSQ00, TT18DKXRQ01, TT18TKXSQ00

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