What happens if freezer fan stops working?
If the fan stops, the temperature of the refrigerant will rise and the compressor may overheat. Eventually, the food may spoil.
How much is a GE refrigerator fan motor?
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Is the fan in the freezer always on?
The fan motor in the freezer will not run all the time, it will cycle during a defrost mode and when the unit cycles through the cold control on most models.
When should freezer fan turn on?
The evaporator coils are usually located behind the freezer compartment, and the evaporator fan should be right in front of them, although it may be offset to one side or the other. The fan should come on whenever the compressor cycles on. If it doesn’t, the refrigerator won’t get cool enough to preserve your food.
How do you test a fan motor on a freezer?
To test the evaporator fan motor in your freezer, open the door and feel for cold air. If your freezer isn’t as cold as it should be, there might be a problem with your evaporator fan motor. Locate the door switch that’s pressed when the door is closed. Hold this down and listen for the motor starting.
Is the evaporator fan supposed to run all the time?
The evaporator fan is responsible for circulating the cold air from your coils and into the refrigerator section. Without it working, the cool air will not be efficiently blown onto your fresh food. However, your refrigerator will still try to maintain that temperature by instead just running all the time.
Does freezer fan turn off?
The fan in your refrigerator’s freezer compartment is located near the evaporator coil where it can draw air across the coil and force cold air throughout your appliance for cooling. This fan comes on during the cooling cycle and shuts off during non-cooling periods.