64 ColdSpot Fridge Might Need a New Evaporator Fan Motor

[63kenmore]

The ‘64 ColdSpot has started making a sort of descending whistle sound that repeats about every 3 or so seconds. We think that its the evaporator fan motor bearings. Anyone have experience getting inside to work on that part? We’re pretty sure that we can find a suitable replacement motor if we need to, but if anyone knows of a sure thing replacment, we’d certainly appreciate the help!

It’s holding 14 degrees in the freezer and 27 degrees in the fridge with it set for coldest, completely empty, so everything is running fairly well. But it started this noise today and we turned it off so as not to cause any damage. We hope that this is indeed the motor bearings and that it’ll be a quick fix, because the inside is cleaning up beautifully!

Hope someone out there can shed light on our issue. Thanks in advance!

 

[coldspot66]

I may have an OEM fan motor....model # please

 

[63kenmore]

Model number is 106W16EL5.

 

[rp2813]

You know, I was going to mention in the other thread that the evaporator fan in the back of the freezer was the only thing I ever had to replace on my '70-ish Whirlpool.   It wasn't squealing, but it was barely blowing.  I think these were the weak link in the Coldspot/Whirlpool refrigerators from the '60s and '70s.

 

This part could still be readily available and it's not a big deal to replace.  It should just require removing all the screws holding the rear panel in place and then you'll have easy access to the fan's mounting screws.  The old fan may have a part number on it, or you could just take it to an appliance parts retailer to match up.

 

A new fan will get your freezer down to holding at zero degrees or lower. 

 

[coldspot66]

part # is 482468. $50.00 plus shipping.

 

[63kenmore]

Thanks so much, but my husband had found and ordered one online without my knowledge. It is nice to have access to a site with such great folks. :^). Thank you again.