Whirlpool Refrigerator DC Evaporator Motor (W11396715)

The Whirlpool Refrigerator DC Evaporator Motor replaces the fan motor that circulates cold air from the evaporator coils throughout the freezer and fresh food compartments in your side-by-side refrigerator. It uses a DC pulse-width modulation design to run the evaporator fan at variable speeds, helping the refrigerator maintain consistent temperatures while using less energy.

The Whirlpool Refrigerator DC Evaporator Motor can fail due to normal wear on the motor bearings, ice buildup around the fan assembly, electrical issues with the control board signal, or prolonged exposure to moisture inside the freezer section. When the motor weakens or stops, airflow is reduced and the refrigerator struggles to hold proper cooling temperatures in either compartment.

These symptoms may indicate the evaporator motor needs to be replaced:

- Refrigerator or freezer not staying cold enough

- Unusual humming, buzzing, or squealing noise from inside the freezer

- Fan blade visible but not spinning when the door is open

- Frost buildup on evaporator coils due to poor airflow

- Refrigerator runs constantly without reaching set temperature

- One compartment cools normally while the other stays warm

- Ice maker produces little or no ice due to temperature fluctuation