Fisher & Paykel
Ice Compartment Fan Bearing Wear
Ice maker fan is loud or whines continuously.
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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
Worn fan motor bearings, fan blade rubbing on ice or housing, misaligned fan shroud, ice buildup around fan
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Disconnect power before accessing the fan.
- Step 1 – Access fan: Remove the ice bin and inner cover to expose the ice compartment fan.
- Step 2 – Clear ice: If ice surrounds the fan, unplug the unit and allow it to defrost, or carefully remove ice with your hands.
- Step 3 – Check blade clearance: Ensure the fan blade does not contact the shroud. Adjust if necessary.
- Step 4 – Replace motor: If the fan still makes a whining or grinding noise when spun by hand, replace the Fisher & Paykel ice compartment fan motor.
After replacement, verify quiet operation and proper airflow.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Ice Compartment Fan Motor
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