Evaporator fan motor failure causing warm fridge section
Why it happens here
The evaporator fan circulates cold air from the freezer into the fridge compartment. When the motor wears out, the fridge warms up while the freezer stays cold. In Woodlea we see this most on units 8 to 15 years old, where the fan has simply reached the end of its life.
Our approach
We test the fan motor with a multimeter, confirm it has failed, and replace it with a matching part. We also check for ice buildup around the fan that could have contributed to the failure, and clear it before installing the new motor.