How to Replace a GE Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor 

Thanks! My husband was able to replace the fan following your detailed instructions saving a lot of time and money. The hands on experience is a great lesson learned. You are a great instructor! Your content delivery is very detailed and easy to follow and the video is very clear.

Thank you so much! This saved me some $$ for sure. And it was pretty easy with your direction. Two things to mention for others...the newer part comes with two connectors (got from a GE parts store). When I ordered it there was a note that if the fridge didn't use a 2nd power source for the fan, to just not use it. I wrapped it in electrical tape and just left it. Also, note that the fan may not turn back on after turning the power back on. Do not panic (I did). I tested the fan prior to turning off the power and it worked, so I figured it needed time to just kick back on. That's exactly what happened. I left it "apart" so I could ensure it was working before putting everything back together. Sure enough after 20 min, I could hear it and also felt air when I placed my hand under it. I feel very accomplished! AND it was fun! Thanks again -- the video was PERFECT!

Thank you, I just replaced the same exact part in the same GE Frig. Got the part from Amazon and had the job done in 30 minutes. Your video made it very easy to follow.

Best video explaining how to fix this! This fan was making a huge racket and driving me nuts. there’s still one more fan making a lot of noise, either the fan in the back or freezer. l’ll keep replacing them one by one.

Thanks for posting this information. It saved me some money. I was able to replace the fan in about 20 minutes.

Thanks man, great info. I fixed my fan in minutes. Now on to see what else you can help me fix around the house.

Thank You. Great video. Step by step instructions were a lifesaver with this. Had no difficulties. You’re the best.

This was a very informational step by step video for the install. I am hoping after I did the change that this will cool my fridge. Thanks!

This video saved me a TON of money! THANK YOU!!!!

Thank you Eclectic Handyman for the step by step instructions! I know you know this, but you are very good with these “how to” videos. I appreciate what all you put into these videos! Be safe and well. 👍🏼🤗

Great video. My GE CYE22TSH was making the noise of the fan hitting ice which was the case when I disassembled per your video. I noticed that GE discontinued the original fan so maybe the new fan will be improved to not ice up.

Thank you so much!

Question if I can. Everything was great on the video. It helped tremendously. Unfortunately when I took off the cover to the vegetable tray off, as I was unplugging the harness wiring , the plastic cap pulled off of the wiring on the hot side. Would you happen to know what wires go to what hole in the plastic cap. Nothing broke, it just pulled out. I cannot find anything on which wire goes where and the wire colors don’t match. I definitely don’t want to wire this wrong.

quite helpful. question; haier fridge got warm for 3 days then cold again, temp varies over time of days or weeks, also has random squeaking and other sounds. I found the tech paper when checking the coils for cleanliness. Did the self test and result was E1 = evap fan. ? because it is cold and then warm and cold, is there some problem besides the fan? I Really Hate intermittent problems... I ordered the fan, but I would like to fix the issue with ONE adventure into empty and disassemble, if at all possible. Thanks again for your video, and if you have time to answer this question, thanks for that too.

Very helpful thank you for your help.

I have similar fridge. Below my drawer shelf, some water leaks that become ice. Then eventually it melts and leaks out of fridge. Do you think what should I do?

Really really helpful! Thank you

When removing the cover the last harness that you disconnected on the left, it goes to another fan. I removed that fan from the styrofoam and can not remember the way it was facing. Should fan face up or down? The part number on my fan is DAZA0515RCU Brand is AVC. I believe this may be an aftermarket part.

My freezer still works but not as cold as usual. Fridge part went out with a very load noise.

I've seen in another video where it was said that a software update is necessary after changing the motor. Is this true?

Hello, I have replaced this fan before but admittedly put the wrong fan in. I put in a three blade fan and it should be a 5 or 6 blade. A few months back it was making a lot of noise but it doesn’t anymore. When I checked the diagnostic error codes, error code 112, "deli pan fan feedback missing when fan is running" comes up. Can you tell me what this means? What’s happening in my frig is it is freezing the food in the crisper bins and on the shelves towards the back of the frig. The frig is cold, too cold. I did run test 51 (deli/QC fan test) and it came back 0 rpm’s, but I’m not sure how it could be zero RPMs when the refrigerator is still cold unless that tested a different fan. Any suggestions you can provide would be most appreciated. Thank you!

Face it this fan is gonna have to be replaced at one time or another. I think they all failed, do it yourself. It takes a half hour and a screwdriver. this video was great the helpful tips on removing the radiator cover or nice.

How about the inverse? The fridge working fine but the freezer and ice maker isn’t working/running?

I have watched tis video a few time this refrigerator looke just like mines and I we t on Amazon and Home Depot I don't see my model number and it's confusing to me and I'm a woman trying to fix my refrigerator. 🤦🏽‍♀️

Watching this video allowed me to replace the fan myself. Saved me the cost of a service call.

This is the perfect video that i was looking for and this is literally my exact French door refrigerator (I have model GFE28HMHFES), at least based on the inside portion shown in the video. this video allowed me to replace the fan myself . Thank you so much!!! Should air be coming out of the 'Twin Chill' vent on top? Because I don't feel any air at all coming out of there and I cannot remember if air was pushed through this Twin Chill vent prior this issue, also the bottom refrigerator drawer is getting frozen and water is not dispensing if i defrosted the water is working what should it could be?

Mine was the freezer fan motor easy fix took 20 minutes and part costs 66.21 hardest part was getting the fan blade off lol but basically just plug in and screw back together

Hi i replace the big fan works, the small fan in the left side dont move. I connect the small in the big plug to see if the fan works and works. How can i tested if i have power in the left small fan connection? Thank you.

Excellent tutorial, thank you! I disassembly mine to discover the reason of the noise before buying the fan. The noise was caused by small accusation of ice. I remove ice and the noise went away.

Thank you so much for this. I had no idea how soon I would need this. So A) GE has to know this is a problem. I came looking for this video after B) The fan failed a second time in 3 years. I pulled that receipt. The home call charge was $99.95. They (GE) charged me $116.83 with %25 discount, then $73.60 for the fan at a discount for $55.20. ALL TOGETHER IT WAS $261.05 with military discount for a fan that lasted under 3 years. Last night I got the “2023 improved” fan part from Amazon for $32.95 plus tax minus a %5 discount.

Great video. Question for you: would bad freezer evaporator motor cause fresh food section to stop cooling (both freezer and fresh food stopped cooling; fresh food evaporator is working). TIA!

this is the perfect video that i was looking for, thank you so much!!!

And it's doing the same thing the freezer is working but the fridge is not getting cold like normally. 😒

Great info. Thanks and God bless!😊

Fantastic video. Thank you sir for being direct and to the point. Saved me hundreds in repair costs.

Amazing video , thanks so much for sharing this information ! This saves us so much time !

You helped me fix my fridge, thank you so much!

Thank you very much Eclectic Handyman , the repair was a breeze thanks to your expertise!! appreciate you for being kind enough to share your knowledge

Great video and allowed me to replace with a $30 part and save a bunch. Thank you.

Excellent video sir! My fan has been intermittently noisy for a few months and I figured this was the issue. My fridge model is almost the exact same as yours. I’m off to order a fan now. Thx again for your step by step video. Keep up being handy.

I appreciate the video. Any insights on the software module GE requires? I would do this myself but will be out over $500 with the part, new module, and service call. Thanks!

All the drill noises geez!

Same model as my refrigerator. Started sounding like a truck. Now the top pot of fridge doesn’t cool and the deli tray freezes up

What brand of refrigerator is this motor for? I have a GE French door fridge and the motor is going out and making a loud humming sound. Would this motor work for my refrigerator brand?

Great info and presented well .... best regards from chicago

Thank you for an easy to follow tutorial!! Was able replace and get the fridge working properly again in no time!!

Excellent video! Thank you!

My GE fridge lowest level of fresh food section is change to freezer，The code for diagnose is 01 08，Do you know the problem is fresh food fan （this fan）or freezer part fan？Thanks

So helpful! Quick question, I have a very loud noisy GE refrigerator, and the repair person who came to my house said that my "ice maker fan" is bad. He said he could see visual signs of wear on the fan blades. My question is, is this part referenced in the video the same as an ice maker fan? The only other part I found on GE's website is for "ice box fan" but this one does not have visible blades. Thank you so much!

I have a question sir, I have the GE French door fridge. Looks very similar to this one. I feel like it goes into defrost mode more than it needs to. I just have replaced this fan as well because it wasn’t cooling so thank you so much for showing us, however, the cans and glass bottles will have condensation on them and the fridge part gets warm, then after 40 min it gets cold again. Is there a way to limit the amount of times it goes into defrost mode ?

Great video! Looks easy enough, I think. This is literally my exact French door refrigerator (I have model GYE22KMHGES), at least based on the inside portion shown in the video. Mine is the matte graphite finish. I found this video via Google as the 'fresh food' portion (top) suddenly stopped cooling (the adjustable temp lower drawer and the fruit/veg drawers above that are fine, they may be getting cold air from the freezer via other vents). I don't know for sure if it's the evaporator fan, but I am suspecting it. Should air be coming out of the 'Twin Chill' vent on top? Because I don't feel any air at all coming out of there and I cannot remember if air was pushed through this Twin Chill vent prior this issue, or if it's intermittent and I am missing it when it's active. I feel nothing even when you hear the refrigerator 'humm' as the bottom freezer sounds 'on' and you can feel air moving around down there (there is another fan in the back of the freezer, that looks like it's working fine). Also, looking online for the evaporator fan part, there seems to be a newer one that has 6 blades, versus the older one linked which has 3 blades. Not sure which to get if this is indeed the issue. Perhaps the 6 blade would push more air and was upgraded/updated due to the 3 blade being faulty after some time. Hard to tell what is legit these days as there are so many fakes and copied parts sold online. Here's the supposed 'upgraded' part: www.amazon.com/WR60X26866-Refrigerator-Evaporator-Compatible-WR60X10356/dp/B0BG4P9VCS/ref=asc_df_B0BG4P9VCS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=652579307228&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9068958493129963497&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004149&hvtargid=pla-2068251188141&psc=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwt52mBhB5EiwA05YKoxfJfo0PP8Z_lLcUsVEpXwH6BLSOx_bCBCA5sn1peJl-YM1r-l_BWRoCEhUQAvD_BwE I am out of warranty, and GE wants $150 to come out to look at the issue, so I am assuming they'll charge tons more for the part(s) and labor, so I was wondering if I should tackle this myself if this is the issue. I already removed the back lower plate and cleaned the coils and the entire area. They were dusty, but not too bad. It's now pristine back there, but that didn't do much for the lack of cooling in the upper part of the fridge. I've had this refrigerator since 2015, no issues, now, all of a sudden, this happens! Any insight on the above would be greatly appreciated - thank you!

My freezer is warming up and melting the ice cubs. What could that be? Great video.

This is awesome. I love the detail of the easy diagnosis of its even the fan!!

I have a fan, which I just plugged in, without disassembling, and it's not rotating. Does it mean, that I need some software update?

Hey! Thanks so much for this video! Just did my 1st FF fan on this particular type of fridge! Didn’t even take 15 minutes! This was 100 times easier than having to replace a freezer fan motor where you have to take off the ice maker, etc. Thanks again!! Rock on! -Monk

Awesome clarity, a big job for us seniors made simple . Will be saving your site as a reference Big savings for us who are on limited funds,. A Great friend to all USA Seniors.

Thank you for this video! Quick question - Is the Fan within the evaporator cover supposed to run all the time? Mine isn't running when I took the cover off.

Thank you!

Very helpful video! We were able to do it ourselves. Last time this same thing happened, it cost us $250.

Wow thanks!!!

Thanks a lot 🙏

I always thought that you must re-write/upgrade the software when installing new parts.

Do you have a video about the damper on the left side? I can’t seem to find a part number for it or anything

This is the second time I’m doing this and I end up with ice and water forming behind there. Is it these fans are faulty? Thank you so much for the video, it was so helpful!

Thanks for the video. Was real helpful. We got 2 different fans off Amazon that matched ours perfect. A little different setup with our fan housing and rubber boot/sleeve. It was a sliver of rubber for like sound deadening. Our's was a toploader. Took about 2 hours. We cleaned EVERYTHING while we were at it and back-and-forth tool fetching. I had to use a little plastic pry bar to help get that back section over the coils loose. It was pretty gummie. We were real careful not to bump anything back there too. Appreciate your help. I would not even know where to start without watching your video. :)

Glad I found this video. Any advice?? I purchased a similar GE Profile french door refrigerator in Feb 2023. In September, it started making an annoyingly loud buzzing sound. I've had GE replace the evaporator fan twice, under warranty. The same noise persists. You can hear the fan kick on and spin up to speed. The noise it makes has the sound/frequency of a big commercial wood chipper being used by someone down the street. It's hard to have a conversation at the kitchen table. When I bang on that big plastic cooling coil cover, the noise stops for a few seconds...then resumes. Anyone have an idea how this can be fixed? Do I need to add some damping material somewhere on the back panel of the fridge, tighten the condenser assembly, anything?!!! It's enough to cause me to dump this unit and go with another brand. Sorry for the long-winded comment. Thanks.

My new fan came with thermal grease but it did not say where or how to apply?

We were able to replace the fan without too much hassle thanks to your instructions. Before replacing the fan the fresh food part of the refrigerator would go from 36 to 50 every few hours and then go back to 36. When the fresh food temperature goes up, the freezer temperature goes down. One time to -11. I have freezer set at -2 and fridge at 36. The evaporator fan didn't help. Now I notice that the freezer has a fan that doesn't appear to be turning. Could that fan cause the problem I am having?

Very helpful! Thank you!

Looks like you have done this before. This is a good video, very informative for helping save a lot of money. Pretty expensive for a repairman to come out and even more expensive to have to buy another refrigerator.

Great informative video, thank you for making this. Is that an other fan @5:57? What does that do and if that malfunctions, does it also have the same symptoms as the other fan?

Thanks…very helpful!

are those fans 110 volts?