Introduction
Use this guide to replace the evaporator fan on your Frigidaire Side-By-Side refrigerator.
The evaporator fan circulates air through the cold evaporator coils. This cold air is directed into the freezer compartment and the refrigerator compartment by the evaporator fan cover.
When the evaporator fan fails the fresh food compartment will grow warmer, and the freezer compartment will also do so more slowly.
This guide was created using a Frigidaire model FFSS2614QS6A side-by-side refrigerator. Other side-by-side units should be similar.
Tools
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Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.
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Condenser fan motor
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Compressor motor and thermal overload device
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Water supply valve assembly
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Open the freezer door.
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Grasp the lower portion of the front of the ice bin.
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Lift it slightly and pull it out toward the front of the refrigerator.
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Use a 1/4" nut driver to remove the two screws securing the ice maker to the sidewall of the freezer compartment.
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Locate the ice maker connector near the back of the freezer.
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Squeeze the release tabs on the connector to release it, and pull it out to disconnect it.
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Use a 1/4" nut driver to remove the two screws securing the left side freezer drawer rail.
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Remove the drawer rail
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Use a 1/4" nut driver to remove the two screws securing the auger motor assembly to the support brackets located in the rear of the freezer compartment.
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Lift the front end rail tie of the auger motor assembly to release it from the support brackets.
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Lift the entire assembly upward and move it out toward the front of the freezer compartment.
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Lower the assembly so it will be supported by the front portion of the assembly resting on a shelf located below. Avoid putting tension on the cable.
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Squeeze the release tab on the auger motor assembly cable and pull the connector out from the socket to disconnect it.
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Use a 1/4" nut driver to remove the two screws securing the left-hand auger motor assembly mounting bracket.
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Repeat the step above for the right-hand bracket.
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Use a 1/4" nut driver to remove the five screws securing the upper evaporator panel.
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Use a 1/4" nut driver to remove the two additional screws securing the upper and lower evaporator panels
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Use a 1/4" nut driver to remove the two remaining screws securing the lower evaporator cover.
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Lift the lower evaporator cover about 1/2" (13mm) to free it from the rear of the refrigerator.
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Tilt the top of the lower evaporator cover toward the front of the fridge.
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Remove the lower evaporator cover.
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Lift the evaporator fan assembly up from where it is located on the rear of the freezer compartment.
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Turn the evaporator fan assembly over to the underside to more readily access the electrical connections.
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Grasp the evaporator fan connector and squeeze the release tabs located on each side of the connector.
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Separate the connector by pulling it apart. You may need both hands to do this, one on each half of the connector.
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Press the retaining tab toward the motor shaft to release the fan motor bracket.
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Unhook the fan motor bracket by pushing it downward once the retaining tab is released.
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Press the bottom of the bracket inward to release the hook.
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While pressing inward, pull the hook upward to free the motor bracket.
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Fan motor can now be replaced.
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Keep track of the rubber mounting bushings on both faces of the motor as the replacement motor may not come with them.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
