WR49X25197 Refrigerator Genuine OEM Axial Evaporator Motor Replaces WR60X26866
The WR49X25197 is a genuine GE OEM axial evaporator fan motor for the fresh food evaporator on select GE French door refrigerators. Unlike a standard evaporator fan motor, this is an axial-design motor purpose-built for the fresh food side of the refrigeration system, using its blade geometry to move air efficiently and quietly through that compartment's evaporator coil for precise, consistent temperature control.
Rated 13.6VDC, 0.16A. Manufactured by Nidec, designation V80E14MS2A3-57A611. Over time, motor bearings wear out or the motor can fail electrically, and symptoms typically include the fresh food compartment running warm while the freezer remains unaffected, unusual noise from the fresh food evaporator area, or inconsistent cooling in that compartment specifically, since this motor doesn't serve the freezer side at all. It directly replaces WR60X26866, WR60X10341, WR60X24303, WR60X26033, WR60X10356, WR60X10357, WR60X26030, 239D1412P001, 239D1412P006, and AP6278228.
Quick Answer
The WR49X25197 Genuine OEM GE Axial Evaporator Motor fixes GE French door refrigerators where the fresh food compartment specifically runs warm, there's unusual noise from the fresh food evaporator area, or fresh food cooling is inconsistent while the freezer works fine. 13.6VDC, 0.16A axial motor. Replaces WR60X26866, WR60X10341, WR60X24303, WR60X26033, WR60X10356, WR60X10357, WR60X26030, 239D1412P001, 239D1412P006, AP6278228. If your refrigerator was manufactured between May 2014 and March 2015 (serial range HD–FF), the control software must also be updated by factory service or a Software Update Module (WR98R882802) for this motor to perform correctly.
Common Problems This Part Fixes
- Fresh food compartment running warm while the freezer stays normal
- Unusual noise coming from the fresh food evaporator area
- Inconsistent or fluctuating temperature in the fresh food section specifically
- Fresh food evaporator fan not spinning or spinning intermittently
- Reduced airflow affecting fresh food cooling performance
Cross Reference Information
Part numbers can change over a product's lifecycle as manufacturers update designs or release new appliance models. For your convenience, we've included any known superseded, alternate, or cross-reference part numbers that match this item.
Replaces Part Numbers
This refrigerator axial evaporator motor directly replaces the following OEM and cross-reference part numbers:
WR49X25197, WR60X26866, WR02X13733, WR60X10341, WR60X10356, WR60X10357, WR60X24303, WR60X26030, WR60X26033, V80E14MS2A3-57A611, 8817V W1, 239D1412P006, PD00038765, FIX12172983, AGE29673, AP6278228, PS12172983
If your part number is not listed above, contact our support team before ordering and we will verify compatibility.
Compatibility
This axial evaporator motor is compatible with select GE French door refrigerators.
Note — fresh food evaporator only, and a software caveat for certain units: This motor serves the fresh food evaporator specifically — a different application from a general freezer evaporator fan motor. Additionally, if your refrigerator was manufactured between May 2014 and March 2015 (serial range HD through FF), the refrigerator's control software must be updated by factory service, or with a Software Update Module (WR98R882802), for this motor to perform correctly after installation. Always verify your full model number before ordering. Contact our support team with your model number if you're unsure.
Key Features
- Genuine GE OEM part — factory-specified axial blade design for the fresh food evaporator
- Resolves "fresh food running warm," "unusual noise from the fresh food evaporator," and "inconsistent fresh food cooling" symptoms
- Rated 13.6VDC, 0.16A
- Manufactured by Nidec, designation V80E14MS2A3-57A611
- Direct drop-in replacement matching the original mounting and blade fitment
- Replaces WR60X26866, WR60X10341, WR60X24303, WR60X26033, WR60X10356, WR60X10357, WR60X26030, 239D1412P001, 239D1412P006, and AP6278228
- Compatible with GE French door refrigerators
- Genuine OEM replacement — guaranteed fit, materials, and performance
Product Specifications
| Part Number | WR49X25197 |
| OEM Part Number | WR60X26866 |
| Part Type | Axial Evaporator Fan Motor (Fresh Food) |
| Condition | Genuine OEM |
| Brand | GE |
| Application | French Door Refrigerators — Fresh Food Evaporator |
| Voltage | 13.6VDC |
| Amperage | 0.16A |
| Motor Manufacturer | Nidec (V80E14MS2A3-57A611) |
| Motor Type | Axial |
| Software Update Caveat | Required for units mfg. May 2014–March 2015, serial range HD–FF (WR98R882802) |
| Quantity | 1 evaporator motor |
| Compatible Brand | GE |
Installation Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
My fresh food section runs warm but the freezer is fine. Is this the right part?
Yes, this is exactly the symptom pattern this motor addresses, since it's dedicated specifically to the fresh food evaporator rather than serving both compartments. If your freezer is cooling normally and only the fresh food section is warm or inconsistent, this axial motor is a strong candidate for the cause.
Do I really need a software update after installing this motor?
Only if your refrigerator falls into a specific manufacturing window: units made between May 2014 and March 2015, identifiable by a serial range of HD through FF. For those units, GE's own guidance states the control software must be updated by factory service or with a Software Update Module (WR98R882802) for the new motor to perform correctly. If your refrigerator falls outside that date range, this step isn't necessary — check your serial number sticker to confirm which category your unit falls into.
Is this the same as a regular evaporator fan motor?
Not quite — this is an axial-design motor built specifically for the fresh food evaporator on GE French door refrigerators, distinct from general evaporator fan motors that serve the freezer side or both compartments together. Always confirm your model number and which compartment's fan has failed before ordering.
Is this an OEM or aftermarket part?
This is a genuine OEM part, manufactured by GE to factory specifications — guaranteed fit, materials, and performance. It matches the original axial motor design, blade fitment, and electrical rating of the fresh food evaporator motor originally installed in your refrigerator.
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