Indesit Airflow / Damper or Fan Circulation Failure

Freezer cold but refrigerator warm, food spoiling in fridge section, no error code displayed.

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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

Evaporator fan not running, Iced-up evaporator blocking airflow, Stuck or broken air damper, Blocked air vents by food items

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug before removing internal panels.

Step-by-step checks:

  • 1. Check vents: Ensure vents at the back of the fridge and freezer are not blocked by food packages.
  • 2. Listen for fan: With the freezer door switch held closed, listen for the evaporator fan. If silent, inspect the fan motor and wiring.
  • 3. Inspect for ice build-up: Remove the freezer rear panel. If the evaporator is a solid block of ice, perform a full manual defrost and then investigate defrost system components.
  • 4. Check damper: On models with a damper, access it from the fridge rear wall. Ensure it opens and closes freely and is not jammed with ice or debris.

When to call a technician: If fan and damper are functional but the fridge remains warm, further diagnosis of sensors and control logic is needed.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Evaporator Fan Motor
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