Siemens
Evaporator Fan Bearing Wear
High-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the wine cooler.
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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 evaporator fan motor bearings, Ice rubbing on fan blades, Fan shaft misalignment
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the unit before accessing the fan.
Steps to fix squealing:
- Defrost: If ice is present around the fan, perform a full manual defrost.
- Inspect fan: Remove the internal rear panel and check the fan for wobble or play in the shaft.
- Replace fan motor: If the noise persists and the motor feels rough when spun by hand, replace the evaporator fan motor.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Evaporator Fan Motor
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