I am using the GE GTR11AAPARWW refrigerator as my kegerator in my basement. I noticed that the fan continues to always run. I don't want to waste electricy. Did I break sometime or does the fan always run?

When converting the refrigerator to a kegerator, I had to removed the door shelves. Now, the installation foam is exposed on the door. I did not damage the door seal, but I'm don't want to waste electricy.
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Many thanks,
Steve

Item 13 is a door switch. This usually turns the light on and the fan off but on different models it does different things and it is not listed exactly what you switch does.

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I am using the GE GTR11AAPARWW refrigerator in my basement. I learned that the fan makes a bad noise on occasions. I removed the foam and cover to find the fan is spinning well, but it still makes this bad noise. How can I eliminate or reduce the noise without spending $60+ for a new fan? I considered WD40 spray, but I don't want to ruin the fan. Would WD40 ruin the fan? How can I make the fan run more quiet?
Thanks..
sph109

WD-40 is more of a penetrating oil than a long term lubricant. 3 in 1 oil or turbine oil or oil that is in those zoom spout oilers work well but oil will not make up for bearings that are to loose from wear.

I was very dumb! I did not read your reply until this morning. Last night I got excited and I sprayed WD40 on the fan. It worked! It made it run better without any noise. I was so happy so I sprayed more WD40 on the fan, closed the dooors, and walked away. I went back to check on it 1 hour later and the fan was frooze from the froozen WD40 lubricant. The fan is located in the freezer and I did not think about the WD40 freezing. I unplugged the refrigerator and opened all the doors. I waited 1 hour and plugged it back in. The fan did not spin! I freaked out! I unplugged the refrigerator and went to bed. This mornning, I went back to my basement, plugged in the refrigerator, and the fan still did not work! It's over $60 for a new fan! Where is the fuse or reset button? How can I fix this problem or do I need to spend $60+ for a new fan? Someone please hit me... :(
Many thanks,
Steve

I am using the GE GTR11AAPARWW refrigerator in my basement. I was very dumb! I did not read your reply until this morning. Last night I got excited and I sprayed WD40 on the fan to fix the noise. It worked! It made it run better without any noise. I was so happy so I sprayed more WD40 on the fan, closed the dooors, and walked away. I went back to check on it 1 hour later and the fan was frooze from the froozen WD40 lubricant. The fan is located in the freezer and I did not think about the WD40 freezing. I unplugged the refrigerator and opened all the doors. I waited 1 hour and plugged it back in. The fan did not spin! I freaked out! I unplugged the refrigerator and went to bed. This mornning, I went back to my basement, plugged in the refrigerator, and the fan still did not work! It's over $60 for a new fan! Where is the fuse or reset button? How can I fix this problem or do I need to spend $60+ for a new fan? Someone please help me and hit me...
Many thanks,
Steve

What I would suggest is to remove the fan. Take it apart an clean wit Wd-40. See if you can find some low-temperatire grease. Possibly silicone based and grease the parts. Try an appliance parts store.

Clean and get it to rotate first.

The fan may be "impeadance protected" so it won't be damaged when stopped.

I doubt the WD-40 froze. The gunk just solidified. That's why it's important to take apart and clean.

Try to keep your responses in the same thread and not start a new one.

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Sorry about my other thread. How should I clean the motor? Do I need to disassemble and clean each brush too? How? - Should I just wipe it with a clean clothe? I can use an air compressor to blow out the gunk if that would help. Many, many, many thanks for your good news! I really hope this revives the motor. Thanks again.
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Steve

As I mentioned in my post WD-40 is a penetrent and does not lubricate well. If you take the motor apart pay special attention to the bearing/sleeve area. You can spray clean with electronic parts cleaner which will work better than WD-40 but due to costs and the fact that you have WD-40 you can use that and a old tooth brush to clean the magnet and armature area. Wipe it off well when done then use some 3 in 1 oil or turbine oil to lubricate. I use a special mix of turbine oil and Teflon to lubricate the bearing areas but that is not available to you as a consumer. Whatever oil you use make sure it is thin enough or rated for lower temperatures since it is near the evaporator and the area gets very cold.Good luck.

If this is an AC/DC motor, it will have brushes.

They could be dusty. Installation is usually two screws on the side of the motor. They should be removed before the motor is dissassembled.

Another thechnique is a brush holder with a hole in it. You inser the brush and retain it with a stiff wire. Then pull it out when the motor is assembled.

Your concerns with cleaning, is the bearings. Wd-40 should clean it. When they are free remove the WD-40 with a rag and use some sewing machine oil. Wd-40 is not a lubercant.

The bearings could be shot. The brushes could be worn too. The p/n for the fridge is WR60X10126 and the prices are all over the map.