Fridge Not Cooling or Freezer Making Grinding Noise? Evaporator Fan Motor WPW10464673 – Fix It Fast
A refrigerator that won't cool, runs warm, or produces a loud grinding or humming noise from the freezer compartment almost always has a failed evaporator fan motor. In most Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Maytag French-door and bottom-freezer refrigerators, the evaporator fan circulates cold air from the freezer through the fresh food section — when it fails, both compartments warm up and frost builds up on the evaporator coil. ⚡ Common failure point in Whirlpool-built refrigerators. Part WPW10464673 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full cold-air circulation with no modification required.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Refrigerator powers on and the compressor runs normally
- ✔ Freezer is cold but fresh food section is warm — or both sections are warming
- ✔ Grinding, squealing, or humming noise from behind the freezer back panel
- ✔ ONLY problem is the evaporator fan not spinning or making noise — not a compressor, condenser fan, or control board issue
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🔧 Common Symptoms
- Refrigerator not cooling — fresh food section warm, freezer still cold
- Loud grinding, squealing, or humming noise from the freezer
- Both fridge and freezer warming up simultaneously
- Excessive frost buildup on the back wall of the freezer
- Fan blade visible but not spinning when freezer door is opened
- Error codes related to temperature or fan failure on display models
✔ If these symptoms match, this 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: WPW10464673
- Type: Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor — Brushless DC, 115V AC, 60Hz, 14mm × 3mm shaft, 2-pin connector
- Replaces: W10464673, AP6021839, EAP11755167, PS11755167, PS7320664
- Brands: Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana
While the freezer back panel is off, inspect the defrost heater and defrost thermostat — a failed defrost system is the second most common cause of evaporator fan failure, as ice buildup jams the blade and burns out the motor. Replacing both at the same time prevents a repeat failure within months.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: MODERATE — 45–90 minutes. Unplug the refrigerator before beginning. Remove all freezer contents and shelving, then unscrew the freezer back panel to expose the evaporator assembly. Disconnect the 2-pin fan connector, unscrew the motor mounting bracket, and slide the fan blade off the shaft before removing the motor. Reverse the process with the new motor, ensuring the blade is fully seated on the shaft and the connector clicks in securely.
✓ Compatible Models
Confirmed compatible with WRF560SEHB00, WRF560SEHV00, WRF560SEHW00, WRF560SEHZ00, WRF560SFHB00, WRF560SFHV00, WRF560SFHW00, WRF560SFHZ00, WRF560SMHB00, WRF560SMHM00, WRF560SMHV00, WRF560SMHW00, WRF560SMHZ00, KRFF300EBL00, KRFF300EBS00, KRFF300ESS00, KRFF300ESS01, KRFF300EWH00, KRFF300EWH01, KFFS20EYBL01, KFFS20EYBL02, KFFS20EYBL04, KFFS20EYMS01, KFFS20EYMS02, KFFS20EYMS04, KFFS20EYWH01, KFFS20EYWH02, KFFS20EYWH04, MFB2055DRE00, MFB2055DRE01, MFB2055DRH00, MFB2055DRH01, MFB2055DRM00, MFB2055DRM01, MFB2055FRW00, MFB2055FRZ00, MFB2055FRZ02, MFF2055DRE00, MFF2055DRE01, MFF2055DRH00, MFF2055DRH01, MFF2055DRM00, MFF2055DRM01, MFF2055FRB00, MFF2055FRW00, MFF2055FRZ00, MFF2055FRZ03, MFW2055DRE00, MFW2055DRE01, MFW2055DRH00, MFW2055DRH01, MFW2055DRM00, MFW2055DRM01, MFW2055FRH00, MFW2055FRZ00, IX5BBEXDS00, IX5BBEXDS01, WRFA60SFHN00, WRFA60SFHZ00, WRFA60SMHN00, WRFA60SMHZ00 plus additional Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Maytag models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.
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10673002510, 10673002511, 10673003510, 10673003511, 10673009510, 10673009511, 10679402410, 10679403410, 10679472410, 10679473410, 10679473411, 3020513, 59673002510, 59673003510, 59673009510, IX5BBEXDS00, IX5BBEXDS01, KFFS20EYBL01, KFFS20EYBL02, KFFS20EYBL04, KFFS20EYMS01, KFFS20EYMS02, KFFS20EYMS04, KFFS20EYWH01, KFFS20EYWH02, KFFS20EYWH04, KRFF300EBL00, KRFF300EBS00, KRFF300ESS00, KRFF300ESS01, KRFF300EWH00, KRFF300EWH01, MFB2055DRE00, MFB2055DRE01, MFB2055DRH00, MFB2055DRH01, MFB2055DRM00, MFB2055DRM01, MFB2055FRW00, MFB2055FRZ00, MFB2055FRZ02, MFB2055YEB01, MFB2055YEB02, MFB2055YEM01, MFB2055YEM02, MFB2055YEW01, MFB2055YEW02, MFF2055DRE00, MFF2055DRE01, MFF2055DRH00, MFF2055DRH01, MFF2055DRM00, MFF2055DRM01, MFF2055FRB00, MFF2055FRW00, MFF2055FRZ00, MFF2055FRZ03, MFF2055YEB00, MFF2055YEB01, MFF2055YEB02, MFF2055YEM00, MFF2055YEM01, MFF2055YEM02, MFF2055YEW00, MFF2055YEW01, MFF2055YEW02, MFW2055DRE00, MFW2055DRE01, MFW2055DRH00, MFW2055DRH01, MFW2055DRM00, MFW2055DRM01, MFW2055FRH00, MFW2055FRZ00, MFW2055YEB00, MFW2055YEB01, MFW2055YEB02, MFW2055YEM00, MFW2055YEM01, MFW2055YEM02, MFW2055YEW00, MFW2055YEW01, MFW2055YEW02, WRF560SEHB00, WRF560SEHV00, WRF560SEHW00, WRF560SEHZ00, WRF560SEYB01, WRF560SEYB02, WRF560SEYB04, WRF560SEYB05, WRF560SEYM01, WRF560SEYM02, WRF560SEYM04, WRF560SEYM05, WRF560SEYW01, WRF560SEYW02, WRF560SEYW04, WRF560SEYW05, WRF560SFHB00, WRF560SFHV00, WRF560SFHW00, WRF560SFHZ00, WRF560SFYB01, WRF560SFYB02, WRF560SFYB04, WRF560SFYB05, WRF560SFYE00, WRF560SFYE02, WRF560SFYE03, WRF560SFYH01, WRF560SFYH02, WRF560SFYH03, WRF560SFYH04, WRF560SFYM01, WRF560SFYM02, WRF560SFYM04, WRF560SFYM05, WRF560SFYW01, WRF560SFYW02, WRF560SFYW04, WRF560SFYW05, WRF560SMHB00, WRF560SMHM00, WRF560SMHV00, WRF560SMHW00, WRF560SMHZ00, WRF560SMYB01, WRF560SMYB02, WRF560SMYB04, WRF560SMYB05, WRF560SMYE00, WRF560SMYE01, WRF560SMYE02, WRF560SMYE03, WRF560SMYE04, WRF560SMYH00, WRF560SMYH01, WRF560SMYH02, WRF560SMYH03, WRF560SMYH04, WRF560SMYM01, WRF560SMYM02, WRF560SMYM04, WRF560SMYM05, WRF560SMYW01, WRF560SMYW02, WRF560SMYW04, WRF560SMYW05, WRFA60SFHN00, WRFA60SFHZ00, WRFA60SMHN00, WRFA60SMHZ00
💡 Pro Tip
After installing the new motor and reconnecting the wiring, restore power and hold the freezer door switch closed (simulating a closed door) — the fan should spin up within 5–10 seconds. If it doesn't, check the connector orientation and confirm the control board is sending voltage to the fan circuit before reassembling the panel. This saves a full disassembly if there's a secondary issue.
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