Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Replace Condenser Fan Motor #W10239053

Whirlpool Refrigerator Replace Condenser Fan Motor #W10239053

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the condenser fan motor on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reasons for replacing the condenser fan motor are when the fridge is not cold enough, is abnormally noisy, or is loud.

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

Tools needed: wrench, quarter-inch socket or nut driver, small flat-head screwdriver, 5/16th inch socket or nut driver

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the condenser fan motor in your refrigerator unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Use a 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
Remove the fan blade from the condenser fan motor shaft.
8
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the locking tab to disconnect the motor wire harness.
9
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the motor.
10
Pull the old motor free.
11
Install the new condenser fan motor by positioning it on the mounting bracket then replace the screws to secure.
12
Connect the wire harness to the new motor.
13
Slide the fan blade onto the motor shaft.
14
Position the access panel and connect the wire harness to the terminals on the inlet valve.
15
Attach the power cord retainer to the panel then fully reposition the panel.
16
Replace the screws to secure it.
17
Remember to secure the two water lines with the retainers.
18
Secure the water supply line to the valve with the nut.
19
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on
20
Plug the power cord back in and you refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the condenser fan motor on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reasons for replacing the condenser fan motor are when the fridge is not cold enough, is abnormally noisy, or is loud.

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

Tools needed: wrench, quarter-inch socket or nut driver, small flat-head screwdriver, 5/16th inch socket or nut driver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the condenser fan motor in your refrigerator unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Use a 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
Remove the fan blade from the condenser fan motor shaft.
8
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the locking tab to disconnect the motor wire harness.
9
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the motor.
10
Pull the old motor free.
11
Install the new condenser fan motor by positioning it on the mounting bracket then replace the screws to secure.
12
Connect the wire harness to the new motor.
13
Slide the fan blade onto the motor shaft.
14
Position the access panel and connect the wire harness to the terminals on the inlet valve.
15
Attach the power cord retainer to the panel then fully reposition the panel.
16
Replace the screws to secure it.
17
Remember to secure the two water lines with the retainers.
18
Secure the water supply line to the valve with the nut.
19
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on
20
Plug the power cord back in and you refrigerator should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Refrigerator
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