XPARTCO 2315549 Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor Replaces WP2315549
The XPARTCO 2315549 is an aftermarket replacement evaporator fan motor for Whirlpool-built side-by-side refrigerators, located in the freezer section. This small motor pulls cold air off the evaporator coil and pushes it through the duct system to both the freezer and fresh food compartments. Without it circulating air, the coil itself keeps getting cold, but that cold air never reaches your food — the freezer, being closest to the coil, may hold up reasonably well for a while, but the fresh food compartment depends entirely on ducted airflow and drifts warmer and warmer as circulation weakens or stops.
This motor ships complete with its wiring harness, so nothing needs to be spliced or transferred from the old unit. Common failure modes include worn motor bearings that let the blade wobble or bind, ice buildup on the coil that jams the blade, and electrical failure of the motor windings. A simple way to check before ordering: with the refrigerator unplugged, try turning the fan blade by hand — it should spin freely with no grinding or resistance. It directly replaces WP2315549, 2220569, 1193008, AP6007250, PS11740362, and EAP11740362.
Quick Answer
The XPARTCO 2315549 Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor fixes Whirlpool-built side-by-side refrigerators with uneven cooling between compartments, frost buildup on the evaporator coil, unusual humming or buzzing noise, or a fresh food section that runs warmer than the freezer. Includes wiring harness. Replaces WP2315549, 2220569, 1193008, AP6007250, PS11740362, EAP11740362. Double-check the part number carefully — this is a different motor from our similarly numbered 2315539 listing, and the two are easy to mix up.
Common Problems This Part Fixes
- Fresh food compartment running warmer than the freezer, or warmer than it used to
- Uneven temperatures between shelves or between the fresh food and freezer sides
- Frost or ice buildup accumulating on or around the evaporator coil
- Unusual humming, buzzing, or grinding noise coming from inside the freezer
- Noise that stops when the freezer door is opened and starts again once it's closed
- Refrigerator running constantly as the compressor tries to compensate for poor circulation
- Fan blade that doesn't spin freely, or spins with noticeable resistance, when checked by hand
- Fridge section too warm or too cold, freezer section too warm or too cold
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 evaporator fan motor directly replaces the following OEM and cross-reference part numbers:
2315549, WP2315549, 2220569, 1193008, AP6007250, PS11740362, EAP11740362, ESF-U2A
If your part number is not listed above, contact our support team before ordering and we will verify compatibility.
Compatibility
This evaporator fan motor is compatible with select Whirlpool-built side-by-side refrigerators across the Whirlpool family of brands, including:
- Whirlpool side-by-side refrigerators
- Maytag, Amana, and KitchenAid refrigerators (select Whirlpool-built models)
- Jenn-Air, Admiral, Norge, and Roper refrigerators (select models)
- Inglis refrigerators (select models)
- Select Kenmore and Ikea refrigerators built on the Whirlpool platform
Verified model numbers include: 7GS2FHAXTA02, 7GS5FHAXTA00, ED2DHEXWB00, and ED2DHEXWL00.
Note — easy to confuse with 2315539: This part is 2315549, production number ESF-U2A. It is a separate, distinct motor from our 2315539 listing (production number ESF-U2B, replacing 2219689, 2225625, and W10438708), which serves a different set of models. The two part numbers differ by only a single transposed digit and are frequently mistyped or mixed up when ordering — double-check your old motor's part number or your appliance's full model number carefully before ordering. Contact our support team with your model number if you're unsure which motor you need.
Key Features
- Aftermarket replacement evaporator fan motor with wiring harness included — nothing to splice or transfer
- Circulates cold air from the evaporator coil throughout the freezer and fresh food compartments
- Resolves "fresh food too warm," "uneven cooling," "frost buildup," and "humming or buzzing noise" symptoms caused by fan motor failure
- Direct drop-in replacement matching the original mounting and blade fitment
- Replaces WP2315549, 2220569, 1193008, AP6007250, PS11740362, and EAP11740362
- Compatible with Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Admiral, Norge, Roper, Inglis, and select Kenmore refrigerators
- Aftermarket replacement built to OEM-equivalent quality standards
- Straightforward DIY repair — typically 15 to 30 minutes
Product Specifications
| Part Number | 2315549 |
| OEM Part Number | WP2315549 |
| Production Number | ESF-U2A |
| Part Type | Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor |
| Condition | Aftermarket Replacement |
| Brand | Whirlpool |
| Location | Freezer section, behind the rear panel near the evaporator coil |
| Kit Contents | Fan motor with wiring harness |
| Application | Side-by-Side Refrigerators |
| Repair Difficulty | Easy — 15 to 30 minutes |
| Quantity | 1 fan motor |
| Compatible Brands | Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Admiral, Norge, Roper, Inglis, Kenmore |
Installation Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from your 2315539 listing? The numbers look almost identical.
They are genuinely different motors that happen to have nearly identical part numbers — 2315549 versus 2315539, just one transposed digit. This 2315549 motor carries production number ESF-U2A and replaces WP2315549, 2220569, and 1193008. Our separate 2315539 listing carries production number ESF-U2B and replaces a different set of numbers (2219689, 2225625, W10438708) for a different group of models. Because the numbers are so easy to mix up, we'd strongly recommend double-checking the exact number on your old motor, or your full refrigerator model number, before ordering either one.
My freezer seems fine but the fresh food section is warm. Is this the fan motor?
Yes, this is a very common and telling symptom pattern. The freezer compartment sits right next to the evaporator coil and can stay reasonably cold through simple proximity even with poor air circulation, but the fresh food compartment depends entirely on the fan pushing cold air through the ducting to reach it. When the fan motor fails or slows down, the fresh food side is usually the first and most noticeably affected area.
How can I test the motor before ordering a replacement?
With the refrigerator unplugged and the rear freezer panel removed, try turning the fan blade by hand. It should spin freely and smoothly with no grinding, binding, or resistance. If it doesn't turn freely, or doesn't turn at all, the motor has very likely failed. Also listen for humming or buzzing while the refrigerator is running — a motor trying and failing to turn often makes noise without actually moving air.
There's a lot of frost around the fan and coil. Should I address that first?
It's worth understanding which came first. Excess frost can be a cause of fan failure — a jammed, ice-bound blade can burn out the motor over time — or a result of it, since poor air circulation lets moisture condense and freeze unevenly around the coil area. Either way, thawing the ice out fully before installing the new motor makes the repair easier and lets you confirm the blade spins freely once everything is defrosted.
Is this an OEM or aftermarket part?
This is an aftermarket replacement part built to OEM-equivalent quality standards. It is not a genuine Whirlpool OEM part, but is manufactured to match the mounting, wiring harness configuration, and airflow performance of the original WP2315549 evaporator fan motor used in compatible Whirlpool-built side-by-side refrigerators.
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