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GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement

简介

Use this guide to replace the evaporator fan on your GE side-by-side refrigerator.

The evaporator fan circulates air through the cold evaporator coils. The cold air then circulates in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments.

If the evaporator fan doesn't run, either because the motor fails or from ice buildup near the blades, the refrigerator will not be able to stay cold. This condition will show up in the fresh food compartment first.

This guide was created using a GE model GSH25KGMB BB side-by-side refrigerator. Other GE side-by-side units should be similar.

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  1. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Unplug your refrigerator: 步骤 1 中的图像 1，1

    • Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.

    • If you are testing or repairing the following items, you may also need to shut off and disconnect the water supply:

    • Condenser fan motor

    • Compressor motor and thermal overload device

    • Water supply valve assembly

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  2. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove ice bin: 步骤 2 中的图像 1，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove ice bin: 步骤 2 中的图像 2，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove ice bin: 步骤 2 中的图像 3，3

    • Grasp the ice bin and lift it upward slightly.

    • Pull the bin out of the freezer compartment and remove it.

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  3. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove ice maker cover: 步骤 3 中的图像 1，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove ice maker cover: 步骤 3 中的图像 2，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove ice maker cover: 步骤 3 中的图像 3，3

    • Lift the front edge of the cover 1cm (1/2") and pull the cover out of the freezer compartment.

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  4. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Unfasten ice maker: 步骤 4 中的图像 1，1

    • Use a 1/4" nut driver to loosen or remove the two screws securing the ice maker in place.

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  5. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Reposition the ice maker: 步骤 5 中的图像 1，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Reposition the ice maker: 步骤 5 中的图像 2，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Reposition the ice maker: 步骤 5 中的图像 3，3

    • Lift the icemaker upward to allow the mounting keyholes to slip over the screw heads.

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  6. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement: 步骤 6 中的图像 1，2 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement: 步骤 6 中的图像 2，2

    • Reposition the ice maker to the lower right, below the auger motor.

    • You may be able to rest it on a lower shelf.

    • The ice maker is still connected to the electrical supply. Don't try to remove it yet.

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  7. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Disconnect ice maker: 步骤 7 中的图像 1，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Disconnect ice maker: 步骤 7 中的图像 2，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Disconnect ice maker: 步骤 7 中的图像 3，3

    • Disconnect ice maker plug by loosening the retainer clips by lifting them if possible and then pulling the plug out of the socket. The socket is shown with the plug removed.

    • This may take some force. You can try lifting the retainer clips with a small flat head screwdriver, but access is difficult.

    • Remove the ice maker from the freezer compartment.

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  8. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Unfasten the ice auger motor: 步骤 8 中的图像 1，1

    • Use a 1/4" nut driver to remove the two screws securing the ice auger motor to its support brackets.

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  9. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Free the ice auger motor from its support brackets: 步骤 9 中的图像 1，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Free the ice auger motor from its support brackets: 步骤 9 中的图像 2，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Free the ice auger motor from its support brackets: 步骤 9 中的图像 3，3

    • Lift the ice auger motor to the right to free it from the left hand support bracket.

    • Lower the ice auger motor to the left, forward and down to allow it to clear the right hand support bracket.

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  10. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Reposition the ice auger motor assembly: 步骤 10 中的图像 1，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Reposition the ice auger motor assembly: 步骤 10 中的图像 2，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Reposition the ice auger motor assembly: 步骤 10 中的图像 3，3

    • Lower the auger motor assembly so that you can access the electrical connection.

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  11. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Disconnect and remove the ice auger motor assembly: 步骤 11 中的图像 1，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Disconnect and remove the ice auger motor assembly: 步骤 11 中的图像 2，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Disconnect and remove the ice auger motor assembly: 步骤 11 中的图像 3，3

    • The ice auger motor connection is mounted at an angle.

    • Squeeze the locking tabs on the connector to release it from the socket and pull it out to disconnect it.

    • Remove the ice auger motor assembly.

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  13. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove shelves.: 步骤 12 中的图像 1，2 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove shelves.: 步骤 12 中的图像 2，2

    • Lift the right edge of the shelf to free it from the clips which secure it.

    • This may take a bit of force as the clips hold firmly

    • Once the shelf is lifted, move it to the right and free the tabs on the left edge.

    • Remove the shelf.

    • Repeat this for each of the freezer shelves.

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  14. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove the light bulb: 步骤 13 中的图像 1，2 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove the light bulb: 步骤 13 中的图像 2，2

    • Unscrew the light bulb and set it aside.

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  15. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove the lower evaporator cover: 步骤 14 中的图像 1，1

    • Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the retaining screws securing the lower evaporator cover.

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  16. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement: 步骤 15 中的图像 1，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement: 步骤 15 中的图像 2，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement: 步骤 15 中的图像 3，3

    • Remove the lower evaporator cover by pulling it toward you and then rotating it so it will get past the shelf brackets.

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  17. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove the evaporator fan cover: 步骤 16 中的图像 1，1

    • Use a 1/4" nut driver to remove the four screws securing the evaporator fan cover to the rear of the refrigerator.

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  18. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement: 步骤 17 中的图像 1，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement: 步骤 17 中的图像 2，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement: 步骤 17 中的图像 3，3

    • Lift the evaporator fan cover upward to free it.

    • Pull the top of the evaporator fan cover forward.

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  19. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement: 步骤 18 中的图像 1，1

    • Remove the evaporator fan cover.

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  20. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Disconnect the ground connection: 步骤 19 中的图像 1，2 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Disconnect the ground connection: 步骤 19 中的图像 2，2

    • Use a 1/4" nut driver to disconnect the ground connection next to the evaporator fan housing.

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  21. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Disconnect the right hand cable: 步骤 20 中的图像 1，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Disconnect the right hand cable: 步骤 20 中的图像 2，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Disconnect the right hand cable: 步骤 20 中的图像 3，3

    • Squeeze the release tabs on the connector located to the right of and above the evaporator fan housing.

    • Pull the connector toward you to disconnect it.

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  22. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Disconnect the left hand cable: 步骤 21 中的图像 1，2 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Disconnect the left hand cable: 步骤 21 中的图像 2，2

    • Disconnect the cable located above and to the left of the evaporator fan housing, by squeezing the locking tabs and pulling out the connector.

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  23. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Unfasten the evaporator fan housing: 步骤 22 中的图像 1，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Unfasten the evaporator fan housing: 步骤 22 中的图像 2，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Unfasten the evaporator fan housing: 步骤 22 中的图像 3，3

    • Use a 1/4" nut driver to loosen or remove the screws securing the fan housing to the rear wall of the freezer.

    • If you loosened the screws, lift the fan housing until the screws are freed from the slots.

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  24. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Reposition the evaporator fan housing: 步骤 23 中的图像 1，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Reposition the evaporator fan housing: 步骤 23 中的图像 2，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Reposition the evaporator fan housing: 步骤 23 中的图像 3，3

    • Reposition the evaporator fan housing by lifting it and rotating the top toward you to access the evaporator fan assembly retainer screws.

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  25. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Unclip the defrost thermostat: 步骤 24 中的图像 1，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Unclip the defrost thermostat: 步骤 24 中的图像 2，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Unclip the defrost thermostat: 步骤 24 中的图像 3，3

    • Defrost thermostat location

    • Pull the defrost thermostat upward to unclip it from the evaporator tubing.

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  26. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Unclip the defrost thermistor: 步骤 25 中的图像 1，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Unclip the defrost thermistor: 步骤 25 中的图像 2，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Unclip the defrost thermistor: 步骤 25 中的图像 3，3

    • Defrost thermistor location

    • Unclip the defrost thermistor from the evaporator tubing..

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  27. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Unclip the heater wires: 步骤 26 中的图像 1，2 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Unclip the heater wires: 步骤 26 中的图像 2，2

    • Unclip both of the heater wires from their foam restraints located near the sides of the evaporator coil to allow the evaporator fan housing to move more freely.

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  28. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Unfasten the evaporator fan motor assembly: 步骤 27 中的图像 1，1

    • Use a 1/4" nut driver to remove the two screws securing the evaporator fan motor assembly to the evaporator fan housing.

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  29. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Reposition the evaporator fan assembly: 步骤 28 中的图像 1，1

    • Lift the evaporator fan motor assembly from the fan housing.

    • Don't try to completely remove this assembly as it is still connected by several wires to the fan housing

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  30. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Disconnect the evaporator fan assembly: 步骤 29 中的图像 1，2 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Disconnect the evaporator fan assembly: 步骤 29 中的图像 2，2

    • Remove the fan wires from the retaining clip on the fan housing.

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  31. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement: 步骤 30 中的图像 1，2 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement: 步骤 30 中的图像 2，2

    • Squeeze the locking tabs to release the connector, and pull it apart to disconnect the evaporator fan assembly.

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  32. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove evaporator fan motor retainer bracket screws: 步骤 31 中的图像 1，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove evaporator fan motor retainer bracket screws: 步骤 31 中的图像 2，3 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove evaporator fan motor retainer bracket screws: 步骤 31 中的图像 3，3

    • Fan bracket screw locations are indicated by arrows.

    • Use a 1/4" nut driver to remove the fan bracket screw that also secures the grounding connection.

    • Use the same 1/4" nut driver to remove the remaining fan bracket screw. The screw location is shown.

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  33. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove fan retainer bracket: 步骤 32 中的图像 1，2 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove fan retainer bracket: 步骤 32 中的图像 2，2

    • Remove the evaporator fan retainer bracket.

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  34. GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove the evaporator fan blades: 步骤 33 中的图像 1，2 GE Side-By-Side Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Replacement, Remove the evaporator fan blades: 步骤 33 中的图像 2，2

    • Use a pair of pliers as a lever to lift the fan blades and slide them off the shaft of the evaporator fan motor.

    • You can now replace the evaporator fan motor.

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结论

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.

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