What is voltage on an evaporator fan?

The evaporator fan which blows air to both sections should have 120 volts to operate. When checking voltage to it, make sure the wires are still connected.

What happens if evaporator fan motor stops working?

If the evaporator fan motor stops working, your freezer will begin to defrost. Open the freezer door and feel for cool air with your hand. If the freezer isn’t working, you should be able to tell quickly. If the freezer is cold, there likely isn’t an issue with the evaporator fan motor.

What type fan motor is an evaporator fan motor?

Abstract. Evaporator fan motors used in commercial refrigeration applications are fractional horsepower in size, are responsible for moving air across the evaporator coil, and typically run at one speed.

What is the purpose of an evaporator fan?

The purpose of the evaporator fan in a refrigerator is to circulate cold air from the evaporator coils throughout the food storage compartments.

What causes evaporator fan to not run?

Physically Obstructed If the fan is not running, unplug the refrigerator and remove the evaporator fan cover. In many cases the problem is do to the fact that the evaporator fan cannot operate freely due to an ice buildup on the fan blades.

What causes evaporator fan failure?

In many cases the problem is do to the fact that the evaporator fan cannot operate freely due to an ice buildup on the fan blades. Sometimes one or more of the fan blades, in the case of fans equipped with metal blades, have become bent causing it to jam against the metal fan shroud.

Where is refrigerator evaporator fan located?

Evaporator fan motors are normally located at the back of the freezer or refrigerator compartment behind one or more panels. You will usually need to remove all of the shelving and drawers to access a rear panel.

What is the difference between an evaporator fan and a condenser fan?

The evaporator coil contains a refrigerant that will absorb heat from the air within the refrigerator. The condenser coil is where the refrigerant passes through to remove this heat, and then the whole process continues again.

Does evaporator fan run during defrost?

Informed client that, during defrost, the inside fan motors should not be operating as they will blow heat from the heating elements into the refrigerated area. This will not only increase the box temperature but increase the product temperature as well. Put unit back together and watched temperature for 10 minutes.