Is your Amana refrigerator fan not working? If so, this article is for you. In this guide, we’ll provide simple steps on how to deal with this issue…
Amana Refrigerator Fan Not Working — Solved
If your Amana refrigerator fan is not working, it indicates that the fan motor is damaged. Follow the steps below to test and replaced a damaged fan motor…
Amana Refrigerator Fan Not Working — Test/Replace Condenser Fan Motor
Follow the steps below to test/replace the condenser fan motor in your Amana refrigerator…
Step 1. In order to prevent any chances of electrocution and leakage, it is advised that you disconnect your refrigerator from the power outlet and turn the water faucet off before starting this repair.
Step 2. Using a socket wrench, loosen the bolt at the back of the appliance securing the water supply line to the inlet valve.
Step 3. Disconnect the water line from the inlet valve (you may want to keep a towel nearby to clean any leaks). Take out the nuts holding the water line retainers to the rear panel.
Step 4. Loosen the nuts holding the lower rear access panel to the refrigerator using a 1/4 inch nut-driver.
Step 5.Pull the panel off the machine, then slide the power cord retainer out of the slot.
Step 6. Detach the electrical connector from the water inlet valve on the rear panel, then move the panel aside.
Step 7. Reach into the appliance, then carefully pull the fan blade off the shaft of the condenser fan motor.
Step 8. Detach the wire connector from the condenser fan using a small flat-blade screwdriver.
Step 9. With a 5/16 inch nut-driver, loosen the bolts holding the fan motor to the mount. Pull the condenser fan motor out of the machine.
Step 10. Get a digital multimeter, then turn the dial to the ‘Ohms’ setting. Push the probes of the multimeter into the terminals on the fan motor.
Step 11. If the multimeter reads more than 1 ohm, it indicates that the condenser fan motor is damaged and needs to be replaced.
Step 12. Once you’ve confirmed that the condenser fan motor is damaged, it’s time to install the new one.
Step 13. Take the new fan motor out of its packaging, then place it on the mount in the refrigerator. Secure the new motor by applying the 5/16 inch bolts.
Step 14. Slide the fan onto the new motor shaft, then plug the power connector into the motor.
Step 15. Lift the rear access panel, then reattach the wire connector to the water inlet valve.
Step 16. Reattach the power cord’s retainer to the lower rear panel. Mount the lower rear panel onto the machine, then secure it by applying the bolts.
Step 17. Connect the water supply line to the inlet valve, then secure the nut with your socket wrench. Secure the retainers holding the water line to the rear panel using a nut-driver.
Step 18. Turn the water supply faucet back on, then reconnect your appliance to the electrical outlet to see if the problem has been fixed.
Amana Refrigerator Freezer Fan Not Working — Test/Replace Evaporator Fan Motor
The steps below show you how to test/replace the evaporator fan in your Amana refrigerator’s freezer…
Step 1. Disconnect your refrigerator from the electrical outlet before starting this repair in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Open the freezer compartment, then pull the bin out.
Step 3. Using a large flat-blade screwdriver, release the retaining tabs securing the two drawer rails to the cabinet.
Step 4. Carefully pull the entire drawer and rail assembly out of your refrigerator.
Step 5. Loosen the screws at the left and right side of the cabinet securing the rack support rails using a 1/4 inch socket wrench.
Step 6. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, release the retaining tabs securing the right and left support brackets from the rack.
Step 7. Lift the support rails upwards, then pull the rack out of the freezer compartment.
Step 8. Reach into the freezer compartment, then loosen the 1/4 inch nuts holding the interior access panel.
Step 9. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry the off the sensor cover on the interior access panel.
Step 10. Carefully slide the sensor off the cover, then set the cover aside. Release the tabs holding the fan cover to the freezer compartment using a flat-blade screwdriver.
Step 11. Carefully pull the interior access panel out of the freezer compartment, then set it aside.
Step 12. Reach into the freezer compartment, then unplug the two wire connectors for the defrost heater.
Step 13. Unhook the defrost heater from the evaporator coil inside the freezer compartment.
Step 14. Unplug the evaporator fan motor grounding wire, then detach the main wire connector.
Step 15. Loosen the screws securing the housing of the evaporator fan to the rear panel. Carefully pull the evaporator fan motor housing out of the freezer compartment.
Step 16. Carefully pull the fan blade off the evaporator motor shaft. Pry the support bracket off the housing (if needed, use a flat-blade screwdriver).
Step 17. Release the wire retainers from the housing using a pair of needle-nosed pliers.
Step 18. Pull the motor wires out of the retaining slot, then slide detach the evaporator fan motor from the housing.
Step 19. Get a digital multimeter, then set it to the ‘Continuity Test’ mode. Insert the probes of the multimeter into the terminals on the fan motor plug.
Step 20. If the multimeter shows that there isn’t any electrical continuity, it indicates that the fan motor is damaged. If the motor is damaged, purchase a new one.
Step 21. Prepare the new evaporator fan motor for installation by taking it out of its packaging.
Step 22. Pry the support bushing off the old fan motor, then transfer it to the new one.
Step 23. Slide the new evaporator fan motor into the housing. Align the support bracket on the housing, then slide it into place.
Step 24. Snap the wire retainers into the slots on the housing. Push the fan onto the new motor shaft.
Step 25. Mount the evaporator fan motor assembly on the rear panel inside the freezer compartment.
Step 26. Apply the 1/4 inch nuts to secure the evaporator fan motor assembly, then plug the power supply connector and grounding wire back into the evaporator bracket.
Step 27. Hook the defrost thermostat onto the evaporator coil, then plug the defrost heater wire harnesses into the appropriate terminals.
Step 28. Push the interior rear panel back into the freezer compartment (ensure you pass the sensor wire through the opening on the panel).
Step 29. Secure the interior rear access panel by applying the 1/4 inch nuts. Snap thee evaporator fan cover into place in the freezer compartment.
Step 30. Reattach the sensor to the cover. Snap the sensor cover into place on the interior rear panel.
Step 31. Align the freezer’s rack on the support rails. Push the rails down, then secure the rack by pushing the left and right support brackets into place.
Step 32. Push the rack all the way into the freezer, then secure the support rails by applying the 1/4 inch bolts.
Step 33. Carefully lift the freezer drawer assembly, then align the slides on the support rails. Secure the drawer assembly by snapping the slides into place.
Step 34. Place the bin back into the freezer compartment, then close the drawer. Plug the power cord back in to see if the problem has been fixed.
Note: Please check the model of your appliance to ensure that you buy the right Amana refrigerator fan motor.
