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Evaporator Fan Blade Contacting Frost

Likely causes

Defrost system failure causing excessive frost

Check: Cut power and manually defrost (warm air or natural thawing)

What to do: Cut power and manually defrost (warm air or natural thawing) → Test defrost heater continuity and resistance → Verify defrost timer/controller operation → Check fan blade for deformation → Confirm noise is gone after restart

Frost accumulating in tight clearance between fan and coil

Check: Test defrost heater continuity and resistance

What to do: Test defrost heater continuity and resistance → Verify defrost timer/controller operation → Check fan blade for deformation → Confirm noise is gone after restart

Field tip

Frost is contacting the fan blade causing noise. Manually defrost, then inspect the defrost system.

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