Ikea Worn Fan Motor Bearings

High-pitched squealing or whirring noise from inside the cabinet

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

Dry or worn evaporator fan bearings, misaligned fan blade, debris in fan shroud

Safety first: Unplug the ice maker before accessing internal fans.

Locate the noise source: Remove interior panels to access the evaporator fan. Spin the blade by hand; listen for grinding or squealing.
Clear debris: Remove any ice, plastic, or wiring contacting the blade.
Replace fan motor: If the motor is noisy even when free of obstructions, replace the evaporator fan motor with an Ikea-compatible part.
Reassemble carefully: Ensure the fan shroud and wiring are positioned to avoid future contact with the blade.

Medium 3/5

Evaporator Fan Motor

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