Hotpoint
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Wear
Freezer making high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Dry or worn evaporator fan bearings, Ice contacting fan blades, Fan blade misaligned on shaft
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the freezer before removing interior panels. Fan blades can be sharp.
Steps:
- Access fan: Remove shelves and the rear interior panel to expose the evaporator fan.
- Inspect for ice: Check if ice is rubbing on the fan blades. If so, defrost the area and investigate defrost system issues.
- Spin fan: Turn the fan blade by hand. If it feels rough or wobbly, the motor bearings are worn.
- Replace fan motor: Remove the fan blade and mounting screws, then install a new Hotpoint-compatible evaporator fan motor and refit the blade.
- Reassemble: Replace the panel and restore power. Confirm the noise is gone.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Evaporator Fan Motor
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