Why is my evaporator fan not working?

Physically Obstructed If the fan is not running, unplug the refrigerator and remove the evaporator fan cover. In many cases the problem is do to the fact that the evaporator fan cannot operate freely due to an ice buildup on the fan blades. If the problem is bent fan blades, replace the fan blade.

What controls the evaporator fan motor?

Evaporator Fan Control: Automatic Two-Speed Control vs. Constant Speed. An evaporator fan controller monitors refrigerant flow or compressor drive motor amps and reduces the speed of evaporator fans when the compressor is off. Especially useful for walk-in coolers and freezers.

Should evaporator fan run all the time?

The evaporator fan is not supposed to run all the time but until the refrigerator reaches a set temperature. However, it runs in combination with the condenser and compressor fan. When the fan runs without any break, it causes air to circulate properly. This will produce an even temperature throughout the refrigerator.

What happens when the evaporator fan stops working?

If the evaporator fan motor stops working, your freezer will begin to defrost. Open the freezer door and feel for cool air with your hand. If the freezer isn’t working, you should be able to tell quickly. If the freezer is cold, there likely isn’t an issue with the evaporator fan motor.

Where is the evaporator fan on a whirlpool refrigerator?

Some refrigerators have more than one evaporator fan moto…r. On refrigerators with only one evaporator, the evaporator is located in the freezer compartment. If the evaporator fan is not working, it will not circulate the cold air to the refrigerator compartment.

Why is my Kenmore refrigerator not cooling properly?

The start relay works in conjunction with the start winding to start the compressor. If the start relay is defective, the compressor may sometimes fail to run or may not run at all. As a result, the r…efrigerator will not be cold enough.

How can I tell if my freezer fan is not working?

Open the freezer door and feel for cool air with your hand. If the freezer isn’t working, you should be able to tell quickly. If the freezer is cold, there likely isn’t an issue with the evaporator fan motor. Most freezers don’t run the evaporator fan motor when the door is open, so if the fan does work, it will turn off when you open the door.