140071363026 Genuine Freezer Evaporator Fan Motor for Westinghouse, Kelvinator Fridges WTB5400WA-R WTB4600WA-L WTB5404SA-RH KTM5402WA-R KTM4602AA-R

Sitting in the freezer of a group of Westinghouse and Kelvinator fridges, genuine evaporator fan motor 140071363026 keeps cold air moving through the cabinet. It also goes by 140242652018 and 811973308. Models on file include Westinghouse WTB4600WA-L and WTB5400WA-R, the WTB4604SA and WTB5404SA in LH and RH versions, and Kelvinator KTM4602AA-R and KTM5402WA-R.

Freezer fan noisy or fridge not cooling

In a frost-free fridge the cold is made at the evaporator in the freezer, and this fan motor pushes that cold air around the freezer and through ducts into the fresh food section. When the motor bearings wear, you'll hear squealing, buzzing or ticking from the freezer, which on many models stops when the door is opened and the fan pauses. A motor that has stopped completely leaves the freezer only partly cold and the fridge section warm, even though the compressor keeps running. Check the blade isn't simply jammed by ice before blaming the motor.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux group part 140071363026
• Also known as 140242652018 and 811973308
• Evaporator fan motor for the freezer compartment
• Suits Westinghouse WTB and Kelvinator KTM models on file

Replacing the evaporator fan motor

Pull the fridge's plug from the wall and pack the frozen food into an esky. Remove the freezer shelves and the rear panel covering the fan, then let any ice melt before going further. Note the wiring and how the motor is mounted, and check whether the fan blade needs moving across from the old motor. Refit the panel, power up and listen for the fan running once the door is shut.

Questions about this part

Is 140071363026 the same as 140242652018?

They are listed as cross references for the same Westinghouse and Kelvinator freezer fan motor, together with 811973308. Match your fridge model to the list for this part to be sure before ordering.