Indesit Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure

Refrigerator very noisy with a high-pitched whine or grinding sound from inside the cabinet.

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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 housing, Ice build-up around fan, Loose fan mounting bracket

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug before opening internal panels.

Step-by-step checks:

  • 1. Identify noise source: Open the freezer door; if the noise changes when the door is opened or the door switch is pressed, the evaporator fan is likely the source.
  • 2. Access fan: Remove freezer drawers and rear panel to expose the fan assembly.
  • 3. Inspect and clean: Remove ice around the fan, ensure the blade is not cracked or rubbing. Tighten mounting screws.
  • 4. Replace motor: If the motor is still noisy when spun by hand or during operation, replace the evaporator fan motor with an Indesit-compatible unit.

When to call a technician: If noise persists after fan replacement, further investigation of the sealed system may be needed.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Evaporator Fan Motor
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