Evaporator Fan Motor

Hi Cecelia, Thank you for your question. The evaporator fan motor is one part you will need to check to see if it causing the refrigerator to become too warm. There are some other parts that you will also need to check to see which one is causing the issue. You will need to check the bi-metal defrost thermostat, the capacitor, the defrost heater, the defrost board, the start device, the cycling thermostat and the light rocker switch. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

Hi Jim, Thank you for your question. If your refrigerator is too cold and the freezer is too warm, there are some parts that you will need to check to see which ones are causing the issue. You will need to check the capacitor, the evaporator fan motor and the thermostat. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

Hi David, Thank you for your inquiry. To verify if the evaporator fan motor is not working correctly, you will need to use a multimeter to test the continuity of the part. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

Hello Lyndon, Thank you for contacting us. The evaporator fan motor should spin at 3000RPM. You can test the part with a multimeter. If you are unfamiliar with how a multimeter functions, we have videos available to assist you.

Hi Edwin, Thank you for your question. The evaporator fan motor, part number WP2315539 (replaces part number 2225625), turns clockwise. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

Hi Susan, Thank you for your question. You should be able to keep the refrigerator running until the new motor arrives. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

Hi Doug, Thank you for your question. Yes, this evaporator fan motor will work on your refrigerator. Kenmore has their parts manufactured by different brands. The parts for your refrigerator are manufactured by Whirlpool. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

Hello Christine, thank you for your question. That smell is indicative of a Freon leak in the unit. Freon has been can be a very pungent ozone or gasoline smell as well as smelling like nail polish. The amount of Freon contained in the cooling systems of appliances is regulated to be at safe levels, and shouldn't present a threat to your health, but if your sense of scent is sensitive, the Freon smell can be overwhelming. Addressing the issue is as simple as finding the part of the fridge causing the leak. However, leaked Freon needs to be replaced by a technician. In the meantime, open some widows to allow the scent to dissipate. For safety's sake, unplug and scoot the machine out from the wall to gain access to its back or underside, whichever is the location of the coolant tubes that channel Freon throughout the unit. Empty the contents of the fridge and position yourself where the coolant pipes are. In some cases, depending on your model, these pipes are located underneath the unit, at which point you can tilt it back against the wall. Check your fridge's manual for the exact location. The best way to ascertain the location of the leak is to use your nose; wherever the nail polish smell is strongest, it is a sure bet that the leak is nearby. Use a flashlight if need be to find a nick, cut or fraying in one of the hoses. Once you find the leak, use a patch kit designed for repairing cooling hoses. These kits can be purchased at many hardware stores. However, these kits are only meant to serve as a temporary solution; you'll need a professional's advice concerning the extent of the leak and replacing Freon levels. In most states and jurisdictions, it is unlawful (not to mention dangerous) for non-licensed persons to obtain Freon. For this reason, only a licensed repair person should be contacted concerning the leak as well as restoring the appliance's Freon levels to standard levels; if this is not done, your unit won't cool your food to safe temperatures. I hope this helps!

Hi Derek, Thank you for your question. If you are smelling a chemical smell from the refrigerator, then you have Freon leaking from it. You will need to contact a technician to come out have the issue fixed. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

Hello Eugene and thanks for writing. Popping noises could come from the evaporator fan motor PS11749890. which also could explain the ice built up. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime.