If you notice an unusual noise coming from your freezer, the evaporator fan blade might be the problem. Frost-free freezer models use evaporator fans to move air through the evaporator for more efficient cooling. If the evaporator fan blade gets damaged or worn it may become noisy. If the blade is loose on the motor shaft or if the fins are damaged, it should be replaced. Be sure to remove power to the appliance before attempting any repair. The evaporator fan assembly is located behind the air grille or evaporator cover and can normally be accessed by simply removing a few mounting screws. The fan blade is normally pressed on to the motor shaft and secured by a spring clip.
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Stefanie
October 28, 2019
The freezer kicks on continuously and is very noisy while it is running. It also gets a thick ice build upon the bottom of the freezer and freezes the wire rack to the bottom of the freezer. When i pulled the cover off to find the source of the noise i did see the fan blades have some wear on them and the evaporator is where the water is dripping from.
For model number EVL201NXRQ04
Hello Stefanie, thank you for your question. We would recommend testing/replacing the thermostat, start relay, and overload as these parts work together to start the compressor and keep it running for the allotted time it takes to cool. If the water is coming from the evaporator, changing the aforementioned parts should fix the problem. If the problem persists, we would recommend testing the defrost timer, defrost heater, and defrost thermostat. I hope this helps.
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Froze over fan motor burnt out
Removed shelves from inside freezer then removed 4 screws holding cover panel. Pulled panel up and slightly pulled forward to remove. Removed wiring connections then removed two screws that held the motor & fan assembly. Removed the support bracket from the old motor and installed same on the support bracket. Reversed removal procedures for installation. Cover panel is a little bit of a problem when trying to reinstall. Put in panel as high as you can and then slide down. You must then exert a little pressure on the bottom portion to get it to seat correctly. Install four remaing screws and you are done. I had this repaired previously by a professional repairman and noticed from the pictures you folks provided that he had installed the screws on the support bracket incorrectly. That was the reason for the fan blade to rip apart.
Turn off power to freezer. Removed two shelves, removed four phillip screws and cover. Used 5/16 nutdriver to remove two fan motor bracket bolts. Did not disconnect wiring, had enough room to flip motor over and remove broken fan blade and attach new fan blade. After reading remarks from another home tech, I reversed the bolts holding motor to bracket, so nuts would not come in contact with fan blades again. Still not sure why fan would of slipped down to break. Running good now!
GREG from FLAGSTAFF, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Two blades on fan broken off
Ordered fan from Parts Select installed on fan motor and replaced cover.
Henry from Weatherford, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
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Evaporator fan was not running.
When we discovered that the freezer was not holding temperature we quickly moved everything we could to the freezer compartment of our refrigerator. I then removed the shelves and basket from the freezer. I used a Philips screwdriver and removed the 4 screws from the panel at the rear of the freezer. I discovered that 1 of the 4 fan blades had broken off and was laying in the bottom of the freezer. I plugged the freezer in and found that the motor was not running. I removed the bracket which holds the fan and motor with a socket wrench.
When I received the fan and new motor I installed both by reversing the process.
The only issue I had to deal with was that the auto-defrost wire had to be carefully removed from the old motor plug and inserted in the new plug. Once that was accomplished everything was simple.
Terry from Cantonment, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
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My brother repaired it but he said it was easy. Freezer works great again. Thanks guys
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John F - April 20, 2022
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The blade was a perfect fit; also the clip design was an improvement.
Had no problem installing the fan blade. The new clip design looks like it would prevent the blade from sliding on shaft against motor. The old blade failed because it did slide on shaft until it made contact with motor which damaged the blade and eventually locked up.
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Maribel A - December 4, 2020
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Easy repair and good working part
The shipment came on time and in good condition...The part was compatible to our Maytag upright freezer. My husband repair the upright freezer and it is running and working great... Thankbyou
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Ricky P - March 27, 2020
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Correct part
Correct part as described. Shipping was high and slow
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Rush M - January 15, 2019
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Exactly the part I needed!
Replaced the fan blade in less than 30 minutes and saved over $1000 (Not having to buy a new freezer!)
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Charlotte R - August 15, 2018
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Easy repair, part fit perfect!
The part came fast and was in perfect condition!
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Cuc N - August 10, 2018
Verified Purchase
Fan fixed noisy freezer
It was the perfect part and fixed the noisy freezer issue. The old blade was rubbing against two nails. The instructions to replace part was very helpful! Thank you!
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Michael C - July 5, 2018
Verified Purchase
Smooth repair
Evaporative fan blade with spring clip was inexpensive replacement part ... easy repair. New and improved spring clip will keep fan blade from traveling down the shaft of the motor.
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Walter A - June 22, 2018
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Real easy repair
In great shape back working
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Lake Auto Service L - April 18, 2018
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Exact replacement and quick shipping!
What more needs to be said? It works and the vibration/noise is gone from the freezer.
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Bret J L - April 13, 2018
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freezer evaprator motor fan
Part fit like a glove. Price was right and shipping was fast.
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