Your refrigerator has stopped cooling. What to do in this case? You should not panic, we have already figured out this issue and have a solution. Most common problem for not cooling Viking vcsb423ss - condenser fan motor.
The condenser fan motor draws air through the condenser coils and over the compressor. If the condenser fan motor is not working properly, the refrigerator won’t cool properly. To determine if the fan motor is defective, first check the fan blade for obstructions. Next, try turning the fan motor blade by hand. If the blade does not spin freely, replace the condenser fan motor. If no obstructions are present and the fan blade spins freely, use a multimeter to test the fan motor for continuity. If the condenser fan motor does not have continuity, replace it. We have prepared a step-by-step guide. You need to have some tools. before start: new condenser fan, nut driver set, wrench set, work gloves.
- You need to unplug the power cord from your refrigerator.
- Remove the screws from the rear compartment cover and then remove the cover.
- Remove the front base screw from the fan motor bracket. Pivot the bracket toward the compressor and remove the rear bracket base screw. Tilt the fan motor bracket toward the condenser and remove the upper mounting screws that hold the condenser fan motor in the bracket. Tilt the motor bracket toward the compressor and remove the fan motor from the bracket. Unplug the fan motor wire harness and pull out the motor. Pull off the fan blade.
- Install the fan blade on the new motor. Plug in the motor wire harness. Position the new motor on the motor bracket and reinstall the upper mounting screws. Reinstall the base bracket screws.
- Position the rear compartment cover on the back of the refrigerator and reinstall the mounting screws.
- Plug in the refrigerator.
Done! Your Viking refrigerator is cooling like new. If you feel that you need help during tthis process, give us a call and appoint a visit at a convenient time!
