How much does it cost to fix an evaporator fan motor?

How much does it cost to fix an evaporator fan motor?

When your air conditioner’s fan motor breaks, it will typically cost about $300 to $600 to replace.

Where is refrigerator evaporator fan located?

The refrigerator evaporator fan sits behind the freezer wall. It draws air across the evaporator coil and circulates it throughout the freezer and refrigerator compartments. When the refrigerator compressor kicks on, so does the evaporator fan.

Will freezer work without evaporator fan?

If the freezer is cold, there likely isn’t an issue with the evaporator fan motor. Most freezers don’t run the evaporator fan motor when the door is open, so if the fan does work, it will turn off when you open the door. Check the temperature setting on the freezer to be sure it’s on cold.

Is it worth repairing a 5 year old refrigerator?

Refrigerator Type replace. Built-in refrigerators are almost always worth repairing. Not only are they less expensive to repair but typically have a longer lifespan anyways. Side-by-side refrigerators should be repaired within a five-year window and considered for replacement after that.

Where is the evaporator fan located on a refrigerator?

The evaporator fan motor is usually located in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator and powers the fan that circulates airs and helps to remove heat from the freezer.

Do all refrigerators have condenser fans?

Refrigerators that have their condenser coils mounted in the compressor compartment use fans to force air through the coil to help transfer the heat of compression to the environment. Many older refrigerators and most small refrigerators (like small bar and dorm refrigerators) do not have fans, but most modern frost-free refrigerators have two.

What is an evaporator fan in a refrigerator?

Refrigerator evaporator fan motor. The evaporator fan motor draws air over the evaporator (cooling) coils and circulates the cold air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments. When the evaporator fan motor fails, it often generates a lot of noise in the freezer area.

Where is evaporator fan located?

The evaporator fan is located at the back of the freezer. It may be necessary to remove obstructions such as the contents of the freezer, freezer shelves, ice maker and the rear inside panel of the freezer in order to access the fan.

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