{"product_id":"482731","title":"Whirlpool Refrigerator Evaporator Motor (482731)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Whirlpool Refrigerator Evaporator Motor powers the fan that circulates cold air from the evaporator coils throughout the refrigerator and freezer compartments. It runs continuously during cooling cycles to maintain an even temperature by drawing air across the coils and pushing it through the vents into the cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Whirlpool Refrigerator Evaporator Motor can wear out over time due to bearing failure, ice buildup around the fan blade, electrical faults, or simply years of continuous operation. When the motor weakens or stops, airflow is reduced or lost entirely, causing temperatures to rise and food to spoil even when the compressor is still running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for these symptoms to help determine if the evaporator motor is the cause of your refrigerator problem:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Refrigerator or freezer is not cooling properly despite the compressor running\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Unusual humming, squealing, or rattling noise coming from inside the freezer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Fan blade is not spinning when the refrigerator is in a cooling cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Frost or ice buildup around the fan area blocking airflow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Warm air coming from freezer vents instead of cold air\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Refrigerator runs constantly but never reaches the set temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Complete silence from the freezer compartment where fan noise is normally heard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whirlpool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46384510304341,"sku":"482731","price":58.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/6189\/2437\/files\/whirlpool-refrigerator-evaporator-motor-482731.jpg?v=1792206300","url":"https:\/\/homepartsplus.com\/products\/482731","provider":"Home Parts Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}