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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Matrix Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor Replacement W11127829 
Whirlpool Matrix Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor Replacement W11127829
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$123.99Estimated Savings
$112.5003:06
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the condenser fan motor on a Whirlpool Matrix refrigerator (Model WRT318FMDB02). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator is noisy.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step By Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Matrix Refrigerator - WRT318FMDB02
2
Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor Replacement
3
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, 5/16th inch wrench
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
To move the refrigerator away from the wall, raise both front leveling legs.
7
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread all of the screws to release the lower rear access panel.
8
Sharp
9
Reach in and push the condenser fan blade off of the motor shaft.
10
Using a 5/16th inch wrench, unthread the two mounting screws to release the fan motor from the mounting bracket.
11
Depress the tab to disconnect the wire connecter to fully remove the old motor.
12
Install the new condenser fan motor by first connecting the wire connecter.
13
Align the motor on the bracket and thread the mounting screws.
14
Align the fan blade on the motor shaft then push until the blade is fully seated.
15
You may need to readjust the mounting bracket after installation.
16
Reinstall the access panel.
17
Push the refrigerator back against the wall and lower the front leveling legs.
18
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the condenser fan motor on a Whirlpool Matrix refrigerator (Model WRT318FMDB02). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator is noisy.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Matrix Refrigerator - WRT318FMDB02
2
Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor Replacement
3
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, 5/16th inch wrench
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
To move the refrigerator away from the wall, raise both front leveling legs.
7
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread all of the screws to release the lower rear access panel.
8
Sharp
9
Reach in and push the condenser fan blade off of the motor shaft.
10
Using a 5/16th inch wrench, unthread the two mounting screws to release the fan motor from the mounting bracket.
11
Depress the tab to disconnect the wire connecter to fully remove the old motor.
12
Install the new condenser fan motor by first connecting the wire connecter.
13
Align the motor on the bracket and thread the mounting screws.
14
Align the fan blade on the motor shaft then push until the blade is fully seated.
15
You may need to readjust the mounting bracket after installation.
16
Reinstall the access panel.
17
Push the refrigerator back against the wall and lower the front leveling legs.
18
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Condenser Fan Motor
$123.99
Total$0.00
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