Freezer problem, need advice 14 year old Whirlpool upright

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I have a 14 year old Whirlpool model EVL165NXRQ04 convertible fridge/freezer. It stopped cooling the other day. The compressor is running. I took the evaporator cover off to check the fan - not running. When I unplug the freezer and plug it back in the fan spins very briefly then stops.

I'm making the assumption that the compressor would not run if the defrost cycle is stuck "on" - is this correct? The defrost heater gives a resistance reading of 52.8 ohms - I've read that 10 to 150 ohms is normal.

Is there any other reason that the fan would come on for a second then shut off other than a bad fan motor? Anything else I need to test?

 

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Solved my own question: After studying the parts diagrams there is no circuit board so this became a simple voltmeter issue. There is constant voltage to the fan but it is not working so that is the bad part. Should have it fixed tomorrow unless no one local has the part.

 

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Evaportor Fan Motor Pt# 4390914

This fan motor is expensive from WP, If I knew what direction it turns you may be able to use a GE fan motor which only sells for around $50 instead of over $150 from WP.

 

John L.

 

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Thanks for the info. I had already ordered one from a local supplier, didn't think to ask if a cheaper GE fan would work.

 

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Fan installed, problem solved.

 

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Terrific David!!!!!!