Hotpoint Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor
On frost-free and fan-assisted models, moves cold air around the cabinet and over the cooling coil.
DifficultyModerate
Typical time30 to 60 minutes
ToolsScrewdrivers, Towels
Safety. Unplug the appliance before you start and keep food cold elsewhere while you work. Never pierce the sealed cooling system.
Signs it has failed
- Poor cooling or warm spots in the refrigerator
- A buzzing, grinding or clicking noise from inside the freezer
- Frost building up where the air does not circulate
- No airflow from the vents
Check before you buy
- Check for ice blocking the fan blades
- Turn the fan blade by hand with the refrigerator unplugged
- Check the fan is running when the door is opened and the door switch is pressed
What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your refrigerator and the checks point to this part, fitting a new one should clear those faults. If the symptoms continue, the cause is elsewhere (a control board, a sensor or a blocked vent or hose).
How to replace it
- Unplug the refrigerator and empty the freezer
- Remove the freezer drawers and the rear panel
- Unplug the fan motor and release it from its bracket
- Fit the new motor and blade, reconnect and refit the panel
- Restart and allow time to cool
Guide steps are typical for this type of part. Layouts differ between models, so follow your own manual where it differs.
Getting the right part
Fan motors differ by voltage, shaft and blade. Match the part number or your model number.
Check your model number first. It is on the rating plate — usually inside the door frame, on the back or side panel, or inside the appliance. Parts that look identical often differ by model, so match the number to the listing before you order.
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