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Refrigerator condenser fan not running

The condenser fan pulls room air over the condenser and compressor. A dirty coil or a seized or failed fan makes the compressor run hot and long and can trip its overload. Clean first, then check the fan and the supply to it.

Single source ~30 min easyBrands: All

Before you start

Unplug the unit before you remove the rear cover or touch the fan.
Supply voltage checks at the fan connector are live tests, and many fans are board-driven DC motors, so follow the tech sheet.
Don't run the unit for long with the machine compartment cover off, because it guides the airflow.

Diagnostic steps

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