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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Replace Ice Maker Fan Motor #W10308033
Whirlpool Refrigerator Replace Ice Maker Fan Motor #W10308033
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$91.21Estimated Savings
$112.5003:48
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the ice maker fan motor on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the fan motor is when the refrigerator is warm and the ice maker won’t make ice.
All of the information for this fan motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid
Tools needed: small flat-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver
All of the information for this fan motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid
Tools needed: small flat-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the ice maker fan motor in your refrigerator unplug the power cord.
2
Open both refrigerator doors.
3
Depress the release button and pull out the ice bin.
4
Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the side cover access hole and press down to release the locking lever then pull the side cover forward to remove.
5
Use the screwdriver to depress the retaining tab to release the ice maker assembly.
6
Pull the assembly forward.
7
Disconnect the wire harness and remove the entire assembly.
8
Use a flat-head screwdriver to depress the tabs to release the blower housing.
9
Disconnect the wire harness to fully remove the housing.
10
Depress the tabs to release the blower housing cover.
11
Use the screwdriver to help pry the blower wheel off.
12
Next, use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the tabs to release the fan motor mounting bracket.
13
Note the orientation of the old motor then remove it.
14
Install the new ice maker fan motor by positioning it on the motor mount.
15
Realign the mounting bracket and snap it into place.
16
Slide the blower wheel onto the new motor shaft, allowing a 1/8th inch gap between the housing and the fan blade.
17
Realign the cover and snap it into position.
18
Reinstall the blower housing by first reconnecting the wire harness then snap the housing into place.
19
Reinstall the ice maker assembly by sliding it part way into the housing.
20
Reconnect the wire harness and push the assembly all the way back - be aware the ice maker fill spout may make this difficult.
21
Realign the side cover and slide it into place.
22
Realign the ice bin on the track and snap it into position.
23
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your ice maker should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the ice maker fan motor on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the fan motor is when the refrigerator is warm and the ice maker won’t make ice.
All of the information for this fan motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid
Tools needed: small flat-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver
All of the information for this fan motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid
Tools needed: small flat-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the ice maker fan motor in your refrigerator unplug the power cord.
2
Open both refrigerator doors.
3
Depress the release button and pull out the ice bin.
4
Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the side cover access hole and press down to release the locking lever then pull the side cover forward to remove.
5
Use the screwdriver to depress the retaining tab to release the ice maker assembly.
6
Pull the assembly forward.
7
Disconnect the wire harness and remove the entire assembly.
8
Use a flat-head screwdriver to depress the tabs to release the blower housing.
9
Disconnect the wire harness to fully remove the housing.
10
Depress the tabs to release the blower housing cover.
11
Use the screwdriver to help pry the blower wheel off.
12
Next, use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the tabs to release the fan motor mounting bracket.
13
Note the orientation of the old motor then remove it.
14
Install the new ice maker fan motor by positioning it on the motor mount.
15
Realign the mounting bracket and snap it into place.
16
Slide the blower wheel onto the new motor shaft, allowing a 1/8th inch gap between the housing and the fan blade.
17
Realign the cover and snap it into position.
18
Reinstall the blower housing by first reconnecting the wire harness then snap the housing into place.
19
Reinstall the ice maker assembly by sliding it part way into the housing.
20
Reconnect the wire harness and push the assembly all the way back - be aware the ice maker fill spout may make this difficult.
21
Realign the side cover and slide it into place.
22
Realign the ice bin on the track and snap it into position.
23
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your ice maker should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Fan Motor
$91.21
Total$0.00
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