Balay Evaporator Fan Wear or Obstruction

Interior fan runs loudly or intermittently; airflow inside seems weak.

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

Dust or debris on fan blades, Ice buildup around fan, Worn fan motor bearings, Loose fan mounting screws

Safety: Unplug the appliance before accessing the fan.

Access fan: Remove interior rear panel to expose the evaporator fan.
Clean blades: Wipe dust and debris from the blades with a damp cloth.
Check for ice: If ice surrounds the fan, perform a full manual defrost and investigate the defrost system if ice returns.
Tighten mounting: Tighten any loose screws or clips holding the fan.
Replace motor: If the fan is still noisy or slow, replace the evaporator fan motor.

Medium 3/5

Evaporator Fan Motor

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