The evaporator is found in the back of the freezer. This kit comes with two mounting grommets, two sleeves (not to be used on porcelain models), two #8 mounting screws, and a push-on fan blade. If you are experiencing symptoms such as the fridge making loud noises (generally stemming from the freezer compartment), or the fridge/freezer feeling warm in temperature, this may indicate a need to replace your evaporator fan motor. This part pulls air into the evaporator coils and then disperses the air in a continuous motion throughout the refrigerator and freezer.
NOTE: NO LONGER ABLE TO GET BRACKETS. SEE PART INSTRUCTIONS IN SERVICE MATTERS INSTRUCT SHEET# W11500157 11/20KC.
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Noisy | Fridge too warm | Freezer section too warm | Fridge and Freezer are too warm
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Dan W - August 24, 2024
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The replacement was easy & uneventful.
Modifications to the fan assembly was easy.
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Charles D M - November 22, 2022
Verified Purchase
Was not an easy replacement.
Was not an easy replacement as it did not fit without being highly modified.
#1 -The motor was rivieted together and had to be drilled out and replaced in order to attach
mounting brackets.
#2 - The wire terminals were on the top back of the new motor instead of the front and required
extending wiring from refrigerator cable wires 4 inches to connect to the new motor.
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Francis P - September 12, 2022
Verified Purchase
worked well
It was the correct part,however the brackets in the picture of the parts were not included. No big deal, I will use the old ones. Again, no big deal, but I had to "split" the motor to instal the brackets. All in all it worked well and I was pleased.
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Jack W - August 6, 2022
Verified Purchase
Un-used part
Unfortunately, the day before the part arrived the compressor failed on my refrigerator. Had to buy a new frig. Never used the part.
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ROBERT D - July 25, 2021
Verified Purchase
EAST
WORKED AS EXPECTED
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Jorge B - July 9, 2021
Verified Purchase
Fridge fix
Thanks for your assistance with repairing my 30yr old Kenmore fridge. I read your troubleshooting section then ordered the evaporator fan. It came when it was suppose to and my old fridge is working like it's brand new.
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Don H - April 2, 2021
Verified Purchase
Works like new
Easy to install and working great
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James S - March 11, 2021
Verified Purchase
Easy fix
Part works great...took longer getting the old one out! If yours is making a racket and not cooling this will fix it...and it will keep things super COLD! You may have to dial the thermostat back also...the new one cranks the cold air! Easy cheap fix from parts select! Great purchase!
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Leon F - March 4, 2021
Verified Purchase
Works Great!
The delivery of the part was fast. After a little problem with the fan, a call was made to PartSelect and they helped me correct it. Refrigerator works like a charm for being 27 years old.
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Chris V - August 29, 2020
Verified Purchase
You don't pay for what you do, you pay for what you know how to do.
The pictured part, showed the bracket WITH THE EVAP MOTO, ATTACHED, INCORRECT. THE OLD FAN MOTOR HAD TO BE DISASSEMBLED. BEFORE BEING REASSEMBLED. WITH THE NEW FAN MOTOR. NEW PART, PICTURED AS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED, IS NOT CORRECT. AFTER DISASSEMBLING BURNT OUT MOTOR, AND REASSEMBLING WITH OLD BRACKET, RE INSTALLED, AND THEN INSTALLED IN FRIDGE, IT IS BACK TO WORKING LIKE IT SHOULD.
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replacing evaporator fan
My fridge did not have icemaker add on. The evap fan is in the freezer behind the back panel. Empty the freezer section (into a cooler) and turn the fridge off. Remove all the shelves in freezer section. Remove the shelf support tabs by lifting them up. use phillips head screwdiver to remove back panel in freezer section. Use nut driver t
... Read moreo remove fan shroud. Remove old fan and save the mounting arms. Install mounting arms on new fan and install fan. Install shroud, back panel, shelf mounts and shelves. Thats it!
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Steve from SAN CARLOS, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Evaporator Fan in Freezer Making Load Noise
Removed freezer shelving. Removed 3 shelving brackets (dovetailed) by sliding them up off of the small square mounted on the freezer wall. This was a stumbling block until I figured out how to remove these brackets. Removed three Philips head screw in freezer back panel (24) with nut driver. Removed light bulb cover to get some grip
... Read more on back panel. Lifted the back panel up slightly and then folded in down a bit then rotated it to the left. Removed 4 hex head (1/4in) screws on fan shroud (23) and brought down into the freezer. Disconnected electrical spade connectors from motor and removed entire unit from freezer to work on motor. Removed two hex head screws (18) holding motor to the brackets. Pushed new fan on to new motor using a 1/4 nut driver and hammer. Mounted motor to old brackets with two screws (18). Placed motor/fan/shroud unit in freezer and reconnected electrical spade connectors. Replaced motor/fan/shroud in freezer with the 4 hex head screws (15), dropping one behind the coils. Just replaced it with a look alike. Turned power back on to check if the fan was operating normally. Put back panel in place and screwed it in place then put shelving clips back into place and then all the shelving. Appears to operating quietly so far. About 30 minutes to complete the job.
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Ralph from SAINT PAUL, MO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Mounting bracket was riveted on old motor, mounting bracket holes on new motor were different
removed shims on screws holding motor together, enlarged hole in mounting bracket so motor screws could also go through mounting brackets.
MIKE from ARLINGTON, OR
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Fan motor
Remove bottom of freezer by sliding out the gaskets on each side.
Remove back of freezer. 6 screws.
Remove fan cover. 4 screws.
Remove fan. 3 wires to disconnect. 2 screws to take out.
Install the fan. Connect the 3 wires. Fastened with 2 screws. Put fan cover back on. 4 screws.
... Read more>Put back of freezer back on. 6 screws. Put bottom of freezer back in. Slide gaskets in on each side.
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Bonnie from DETROIT LAKES, MN
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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fan not working
unpluged unit, removed 2 panel screws, removed 4 fan screws, disconnected wires, reassembled
Gary from Erving, MA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Noisy freezer evaporator fan motor
Removed the shelves from the freezer and the brackets holding it along with the covers for the light and plate for the ice maker (we don't have one). Pulled the ground wire from the tab off the port for the ice maker. Removed back plate exposing the fan motor and then the 4 hex screws holding on part #23 of the diagram which the fan mot
... Read moreor is mounted to. Flipped it over, unscrewed the 2 hex screws from the fan motor mounting and removed it. Removed and replaced 3 wire connectors on new fan motor. Installed new fan motor and new grommets but used the old screws because the provided screws were larger. Pushed the new fan on to the motor shaft. Reassembled. Half hour most.
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Lloyd from Long Beach, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Fan was making alot of noise
I removed all the shelves and the back shelf hanger. Removed two screws on the back plate.Pulled it out.Removed the screws that hold the fan housing. Pulled it out so I could write down the three wires color and location.Unpluged them.Removed the old fan and installed the new one.and put everthing back together.
JERRY from ALBION, AL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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nosiy fan operation
most of the time spent on repair was removing the food from freezer compartment other than that removal of a couple screws and disconnecting and reconnecting wires not a huge ordeal
TOM from GRANVILLE, MA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Freezer making loud whining noise-Fridge not cooling well
Removed the 3 screws in the back of the freezer, pulled back the metal back plate on the freezer. Removed 4 nuts on the plastic housing that holds the fan and pulled the housing down. Disconnected the wires, unscrewed the 2 screws holding the fan to the housing. Replaced old fan motor with new fan motor onto housing just as it was befo
... Read morere. Reconnected the wires. And tested the motor. Worked great. Re-assembled everything as it was and it was done.
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Dale from Blaine, MN
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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freezer making a squealing sound
First I Removed the racks. Next 3 hex bolts that secured the ice maker. Undid the ponytail wiring. 3 Phillips screws to remove the metal back. unplugged the Evaporator Fan Motor. Replaced the new one. reassembled.
PAUL from Boiling Springs, SC
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Craig
June 3, 2019
Guys: I am having a unusual problem with evap fan motors. When first installed fan runs normal speed but when temp comes down fan slows to less then half speed and may speed back up for a few mins and slow again. I have tried 2 of them i bought from you, both have the same problem. Have you heard of this before. Any ideas. The blade spins freely.
For model number ET20DKXAN00
Hi Craig, thank you for your question. I would suggest pulling your appliance out and checking that the condenser coils are clean from any dust/debris. After cleaning the coils if they are dirty you still have this issue. I would suggest then looking at your condenser fan and motor. You will want to make sure the fan blades are clean and you will want to make sure the motor is working properly. Good luck with your repair.
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Ralph
July 9, 2019
Will this fan work on my Whirlpool refridgerator model et19tkxlmr2
For model number ET19TKXLMR2
Hello Ralph, Thank you for the question. ET19TKXLMR2 is showing to be invalid but we do list a ET19TKXLWR2. The Evaporator Fan Motor for this model number is PartSelect Number: PS376645. Hope this helps!
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Greg
September 4, 2019
Double checking that part #482731 works with Roper rt18dkxal00 fridge, correct?
For model number RT18DKXAL00
Hello Greg, Thank you for contacting us. I have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is PartSelect Number: PS376645. Hope this helps!
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Norman
May 25, 2022
Hello, will the evaporator Fan Motor kit PS376645 fit A8RXCGFXW03
For model number A8RXCGFXW03
Hello Norman, Thank you for contacting us. We have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is PartSelect Number PS11740359. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
Hello Sheldon, thank you for your question. . Yes, the Fan PS376645 you had chosen is compatible with your model. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Homer
May 2, 2018
Does the evaporator fan kit 482731 fit my Frigidaire refrigerator?
For model number FRS26KW3AQ3
Hi Homer,
Thank you for your question. It would not unfortunately. I have listed the correct part for your appliance down below. Good luck with your repair.
