Whirlpool Refrigerator Fan Motor (WP3-60336-001)

The Whirlpool Refrigerator Fan Motor powers the fan blade that circulates cold air throughout the refrigerator and freezer compartments, keeping temperatures consistent and food properly chilled. It runs continuously while the compressor is active, drawing air across the evaporator coils and pushing it through the vents inside the unit.

The Whirlpool Refrigerator Fan Motor can fail due to worn bearings, burned-out windings, ice buildup around the motor, or general wear from years of continuous use. When the motor weakens or stops, airflow is reduced or cut off entirely, which affects cooling performance across both the fridge and freezer sections.

These symptoms can help you decide if a fan motor issue matches your problem:

- Refrigerator or freezer is not cooling properly despite the compressor running

- Loud humming, buzzing, or squealing noise coming from inside the unit

- Fan blade is not spinning when the refrigerator door is closed

- Frost or ice buildup around the fan area inside the freezer

- Refrigerator runs constantly but cannot reach the set temperature

- Unusual vibration or rattling noise near the evaporator cover

- Food spoiling faster than normal due to uneven or insufficient cooling