Fan rattles when running. It appears that the fan blade hits the inner plastic piece behind the fan blade.

If the refrigerator is noisy or loud, especially when one of the doors are opened, either the evaporator or condenser fan blade may be at fault. First, check out the evaporator fan blade in the freezer behind the back panel. Try turning it by hand. If the fan blade does not turn freely, check to see if the blade is rubbing against something or if something is caught in the blade. Additionally, check the condenser fan blade in the back underside of the refrigerator to determine if it has any obstructions.

Hello, most likely the fan blade is either loose or cracked at the hub causing the blade to hit the fan shroud. You will either have tighten the fan blade or have to get a replacement.

Sounds like something is loose and is hitting the fan blades.
Remove the cover and check the cables near the fan, tie the cables back and make sure they don't hit the fan blades.

sounds like the compressor may be to blame listen closely to the sound an where its comming from ..then let me know../joe

mcdevito75 here, If the fan is brand new and just installed, you may have forgotton to remove the brakes off the fan motor while installing the fan blades to the fan motor, these brakes are pieces of plastic to keep the fan motor from turning in the box while shipping from the factory, remove 1 fan blade and either on top or just underneath the fan motor where the blades screw on are small pieces of p[lastic that will keep the fan motor from working, simply remove these plastic brakes.

no it very easy to replace the pully wheel ,try it yourself few bolts thats all really to it ,,,it would cost you an arm and a leg in any garage

Hard to diagnose without being there and taking it apart. Based on my experiences, I suspect the defrost drain could be restricted. The defrost water freezes in place around the fans shrould and the fan blade hits the ice buildup. If the ice builds up enough the fan blade will be stopped and possible damage the fan motor. Access fan area to inspect and defrost (hot water, hair dryer or let it stand overnight off. DC evaporator fan motor WR60X10228 est $85

Ric

You should see a fan cluch behind the fan blade before the water pump. The inner bearing went bad and needs to be replaced. If not it can break off and go into your radiator

Please see my Solution to the post about the "HOT" motor, with blades that don't turn.
The Minka Aire Gyro fan heads do NOT have any exposed screws that can be tightened. Checking the rear (wood color) pointy trim piece -- first loosen, turn fan blades a bit, then it. tighten back up.

If your fan was just fine before, and now it's cranky, the problem could be the motor head's "tweaked" out of balance: EITHER from the rear trim piece (see above), or from the twin support arms. OR, the fan head has somehow gotten off-kilter and is whirling out of balance.
FIRST, gently rock each fan blade - they are PVC plastic, not wood, and should not Warp. Do they all look the same? Do they feel snug or loose in the fan head? IF that's all good...
1) With the fan OFF, swing that motor head thru it's up and down range a few times, make sure it's moving like the good one.
2) do the above-mentioned pointy trim piece thing, and the "swing thru" thing; rec-check BY HAND to see if it's corrected.
3) If not, check for fan head wobble by slowly turning the blade (fan head) and see if it's running parallel to the motor head. IF NOT, use a thin plastic (spatula) and gently wedge the kiltered side back to parallel - recheck afte each "nudge". It should spin nice and flat with no wobble, and not feel loose, either!
BY HAND: Spin the blades fast - does it bang? NO? great!
Yes? Double check that the grill hasn't gotten banged, and pushing into the blade's path. Re-try the "adjustment" of the fan head - if it still does not remove the problem, then the internal motor shaft supports may be loose, or broken.
Hope this Helps!

Sounds like the fan is hitting the cowl. Check the fan for a broken blade or the cowl for any stray pieces that could be hitting the fan. A loose heat shield on the catalytic converter is also a possibility. Heat shields are basically spot welded and most muffler shops won't touch them. Hope this helps to answer your question.
Greg