The situation when the refrigerator breaks down is always unexpected and unpleasant. Especially on the eve of a large feast or in extreme heat, when it is necessary to carefully monitor the freshness of the food. Often, owners notice that the freezer refuses to work at all, while the refrigerator practically does not cool. How to determine the cause and eliminate it effectively? Sure, the best solution is calling a Pro. This way guarantees the owner that the issue will be tracked and resolved. Still, many clients prefer to investigate the problem on their own. If you also have an intention to deal with the problem, it is necessary to check the freezer fan first of all. Freezer fans that are located in the refrigerator. Freezer fans circulate the air in the enclosed space which removes the heat from items that will be frozen. Without this circulation fan, the items will get cold but since the air is stagnating, items may not become fully frozen and may soon become spoiled. To replace the fan, follow the steps below:
- Remove the items from the freezer and provide access to the fan in the rear wall of the freezer compartment.
- Switch the freezer control to “off” so the fan does not attempt to start as you are working on that part.
- Remove the plastic or metal cage that surrounds the freezer fan. Generally there are two screws on opposite diagonal corners that hold the cage to the wall of the freezer.
- Remove the fan by removing the two holding screws that hold the fan to the frame of the freezer.
- Pull the motor from the opening and an electrical connector should appear on the end of the wires.
- Pull the connector apart to disconnect it. If the connector is already loose that could be the problem with the fan.
- Remove the fan from the compartment and allow it to come to room temperature.
If the issue doesn’t disappear, you may consult our customer support team for more details. We fix - you relax!
