{"product_id":"297309000-297250000-evaporator-fan-motor-with-wire-harness","title":"297309000 297250000 Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor with Wire Harness for Frigidaire Electrolux Crosley Kenmore","description":"\u003ch2\u003e297309000 \/ 297250000 Refrigerator \u0026amp; Freezer Evaporator Fan Motor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Efficiency Brushless DC Motor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for quiet, continuous operation with low power consumption, specifically designed to withstand the cold, high-moisture environment behind the evaporator cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated 297250000 Wire Harness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes the factory-spec wiring harness and a multi-pin connector for a secure, moisture-resistant electrical connection to the main control board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Airflow Distribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Responsible for pulling cold air across the evaporator coils and circulating it through the freezer and refrigerator compartments to maintain a consistent, food-safe temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Vibration Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to fit perfectly within the existing rubber mounting grommets, reducing mechanical noise and preventing the fan blade from rattling against the housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces \/ Cross-Reference Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAP5323819\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePS3502361\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e297250000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e216914200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e216934100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5304442624\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7216914200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7216934100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAH3502361\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAP3502361\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis motor is a standard component for many refrigerators and upright freezers manufactured by Electrolux\/Frigidaire. 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