GE Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor (WR84X10055)

The GE Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor pulls air across the condenser coils to release heat and helps keep the compressor cool during normal operation. It runs whenever the compressor is running, moving air through the bottom or back of the refrigerator to maintain proper temperatures in both the fresh food and freezer compartments.

The GE Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor can fail due to worn bearings, a burned-out motor winding, debris buildup on the fan blade, or damage from prolonged overheating. When the motor weakens or stops entirely, heat can no longer escape efficiently, causing the compressor to work harder and the refrigerator to lose its ability to stay cold.

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

- Refrigerator or freezer not cooling properly or running warmer than usual

- Compressor runs constantly without the refrigerator reaching set temperature

- Loud humming, rattling, or squealing noise from the back or bottom of the unit

- Fan blade visible but not spinning when the compressor is running

- Refrigerator shuts off unexpectedly due to compressor overheating

- Unusual heat radiating from the back or underside of the refrigerator