Whirlpool Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor (WP10513803)

The Whirlpool Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor powers the fan that circulates cold air from the evaporator coils throughout the freezer and refrigerator compartments. It runs continuously during cooling cycles, drawing air across the coils and pushing it through the vents to maintain consistent temperatures in both sections of the appliance.

The Whirlpool Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor can fail due to worn bearings, a burned-out motor winding, ice buildup around the fan blade, or debris blocking the fan from spinning freely. When the motor weakens or stops, airflow through the refrigerator drops off significantly, and the compressor is forced to work harder to compensate for the loss of circulation.

These symptoms may indicate your evaporator fan motor needs to be replaced:

- Refrigerator or freezer not staying cold enough

- Loud humming, buzzing, or squealing noise coming from the back of the freezer

- Fan blade not spinning when the refrigerator door is open and the door switch is pressed

- Frost or ice buildup on the evaporator coils due to poor airflow

- Freezer feels cold but the refrigerator section is warm

- Compressor running constantly without the appliance reaching set temperature

- Unusual rattling caused by a fan blade catching on surrounding ice or housing