Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Too Loud? #12825803

Whirlpool Refrigerator Too Loud? #12825803

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the condenser fan blade on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the condenser fan blade is if the fridge is loud.

All of the information in this fan blade replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Amana, Jenn Air, Ikea, Inglis, Crosley, Dacor

Tools used: 1/2” wrench, 1/4” socket or nut driver

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the condenser fan blade in your refrigerator unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Use a half-inch wrench to help unthread the nut to release the water supply line from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
4
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the access panel.
5
Pull the panel out and remove the power cord retainer from the panel.
6
Next, disconnect the inlet valve wire harness. and move the panel out of the way.
7
Now slide the old fan blade off of the condenser fan motor shaft.
8
Install the new condenser fan blade by sliding it onto the motor shaft.
9
Position the access panel and connect the wire harness to the terminals on the inlet valve.
10
Attach the power cord retainer to the panel then fully reposition the panel.
11
Replace the screws to secure it.
12
Remember to secure the two water lines with the retainers.
13
Secure the water supply line to the valve with the nut.
14
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on
15
Plug the power cord back in and you refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the condenser fan blade on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the condenser fan blade is if the fridge is loud.

All of the information in this fan blade replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Amana, Jenn Air, Ikea, Inglis, Crosley, Dacor

Tools used: 1/2” wrench, 1/4” socket or nut driver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the condenser fan blade in your refrigerator unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Use a half-inch wrench to help unthread the nut to release the water supply line from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
4
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the access panel.
5
Pull the panel out and remove the power cord retainer from the panel.
6
Next, disconnect the inlet valve wire harness. and move the panel out of the way.
7
Now slide the old fan blade off of the condenser fan motor shaft.
8
Install the new condenser fan blade by sliding it onto the motor shaft.
9
Position the access panel and connect the wire harness to the terminals on the inlet valve.
10
Attach the power cord retainer to the panel then fully reposition the panel.
11
Replace the screws to secure it.
12
Remember to secure the two water lines with the retainers.
13
Secure the water supply line to the valve with the nut.
14
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on
15
Plug the power cord back in and you refrigerator should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Refrigerator
Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Cooling System
Icemaking System
Dispensing System
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
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