Igloo Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure

Freezer emits a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.

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.

Possible Causes

Worn evaporator fan motor bearings, Fan blade rubbing on ice or housing, Misaligned fan shroud

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the freezer before opening interior panels.

Initial check:

Open the door and listen near the rear panel. If the noise changes when the door switch is pressed, the evaporator fan is likely the source.

Access the fan:

Remove the interior rear panel to expose the evaporator fan.
Inspect for ice buildup around the fan and clear it carefully.
Spin the fan blade by hand; if it feels rough or wobbly, the motor is failing.

Replace the fan motor:

Disconnect the wiring harness and remove mounting screws.
Install an Igloo-compatible evaporator fan motor and transfer the fan blade if needed.
Ensure the fan shroud is properly aligned and not contacting the blade.

Reassemble and test: Restore power and confirm the squealing noise is gone.

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Evaporator Fan Motor

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