Whirlpool Refrigerator Fan Motor (WP2315548)

The Whirlpool Refrigerator Fan Motor replaces the evaporator fan motor responsible for circulating cold air from the evaporator coils throughout the fresh food and freezer compartments. It runs continuously during the cooling cycle, drawing air across the coils and pushing it through the vents to maintain consistent temperatures in your side-by-side refrigerator.

The Whirlpool Refrigerator Fan Motor can fail due to worn bearings, a burned-out motor winding, ice buildup blocking the fan blade, or normal wear over years of continuous use. When the motor weakens or stops, airflow is reduced or cut off entirely, causing temperatures to rise and food to spoil even when the compressor is still running.

Look for these symptoms to help determine if the fan motor is the source of your refrigerator problem:

- Refrigerator or freezer not cooling properly despite the compressor running

- Unusual squealing, grinding, or humming noise coming from inside the freezer section

- Fan blade is not spinning when the refrigerator doors are closed

- Frost buildup on the back wall of the freezer compartment

- Refrigerator runs constantly but fails to reach set temperature

- One compartment is colder than the other in an uneven pattern

- No airflow felt at the vents inside the fresh food section