Ikea Worn Fan Motor Bearings

Freezer makes a high-pitched whine or squeal from the fan area.

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

Evaporator fan motor bearings worn, Condenser fan motor bearings worn, Ice rubbing on fan blades

Safety: Unplug before accessing fans.

Steps:

1. Identify which fan: Open the door and listen near the evaporator area; then listen at the rear near the condenser fan.
2. Check for ice: Remove the inner rear panel and look for ice contacting the fan blades. Defrost fully if needed.
3. Spin test: Turn the fan blades by hand; roughness or noise indicates worn bearings.
4. Replace noisy fan: Install a new evaporator or condenser fan motor assembly as required.

Medium 3/5

Evaporator Fan Motor

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