Brandt Worn Fan Motor Bearings

Refrigerator makes high‑pitched whine or chirping noise from fan area

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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

Aging evaporator fan motor, Dust or ice on fan shaft, Misaligned fan blade

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the refrigerator before accessing fans.

Step 1 – Identify noise source:

  • Open doors briefly while the unit is running to determine if noise comes from inside (evaporator fan) or rear (condenser fan).

Step 2 – Inspect fan:

  • Access the noisy fan and check for ice or debris.
  • Spin the blade by hand; roughness or wobble indicates worn bearings.

Step 3 – Replace fan motor:

  • Order the correct fan motor and transfer the blade if needed.
  • Install and reconnect wiring, then test for quiet operation.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Evaporator Fan Motor
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