La Sommeliere
Evaporator Fan Bearing Failure
High-pitched squealing or grinding noise from inside the cabinet, often when cooling is active.
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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 buildup contacting fan, Misaligned fan shroud
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the cooler before accessing the fan.
Steps:
- 1. Access fan: Remove shelves and the inner rear panel to expose the evaporator fan.
- 2. Inspect for ice: Look for ice around the fan blades. If present, fully defrost the unit by unplugging and leaving doors open until all ice melts.
- 3. Check blade clearance: Spin the fan by hand and listen for scraping. Adjust the fan shroud or reposition the motor so the blades do not touch.
- 4. Replace fan motor: If the noise persists and the motor feels rough or stiff when spun by hand, replace the La Sommeliere evaporator fan motor and blade if necessary.
- 5. Reassemble and test: Restore power and confirm quiet operation.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Evaporator Fan Motor
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