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Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Wear
High-pitched squealing or grinding noise from inside the freezer
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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,Ice rubbing on fan blades,Fan blade misaligned on shaft
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the refrigerator before accessing the freezer fan.
Steps to fix fan noise:
- 1. Access the fan: Remove freezer drawers and the rear inner panel to expose the evaporator fan.
- 2. Check for ice: Look for ice buildup around the fan. Defrost completely if present.
- 3. Spin the fan: Rotate the blades by hand. Roughness, wobble, or squealing indicates worn bearings.
- 4. Tighten blade: Ensure the blade is firmly attached to the motor shaft and not slipping.
- 5. Replace motor: If noise persists or bearings are clearly worn, replace the evaporator fan motor assembly.
Note: Lubricating sealed fan motors is not recommended; replacement is the proper fix.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Evaporator Fan Motor
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