How To Remove The Back Panel From A Whirlpool Freezer

If you need to access the evaporator fan, coils, or other components in your Whirlpool freezer, you may have to remove the back panel from the freezer compartment. The back panel is usually secured by screws or clips and covers the rear wall of the freezer. Removing the back panel is not a difficult task, but it requires some care and caution. In this post, we’ll show you how to remove the back panel from a Whirlpool freezer and what to look for behind it.

To remove the back panel from a Whirlpool freezer, you need to unplug the appliance, empty the freezer, remove the shelves and drawers, unscrew or unclip the back panel, and pull it out.

Before you start, make sure you have the following tools ready:

• A 1/4-inch nut driver or socket wrench
• A 6-in-1 screwdriver or a flathead screwdriver
• A towel or a sponge

You can buy these tools from our online store or from other authorized dealers.

Follow these steps to remove the back panel from a Whirlpool freezer:

1. Unplug your appliance or disconnect power. This is a safety precaution that prevents electric shocks or damage to your appliance.
2. Empty the freezer. Remove any food or items from the freezer and store them in a cooler or another freezer. You may also want to lay some towels on the floor to catch any water or ice that may drip from the freezer.
3. Remove the shelves and drawers. Depending on your model of Whirlpool freezer, you may have to remove some shelves, drawers, baskets, or ice bins from the freezer compartment. To do this, simply lift them out or slide them out of their slots.
4. Unscrew or unclip the back panel. Locate the screws or clips that secure the back panel to the rear wall of the freezer. You may have to remove a cover or a vent to access some of them. Use your nut driver or screwdriver to remove the screws or clips and set them aside in a small bowl.
5. Pull out the back panel. Carefully pull out the back panel from the freezer and set it aside on a flat surface. Be gentle and avoid bending or breaking the panel.

What To Look For Behind The Back Panel Of A Whirlpool Freezer

Once you have removed the back panel from your Whirlpool freezer, you will be able to see some of the components that are responsible for cooling your appliance. These include:

• The evaporator coil: This is a copper tubing that runs along the back wall of the freezer and carries refrigerant that absorbs heat from the air inside the freezer.
• The evaporator fan: This is a small motor that spins a fan blade that circulates cold air from the evaporator coil to the rest of the freezer and refrigerator compartments.
• The defrost heater: This is an electric heating element that wraps around the evaporator coil and melts any frost or ice that accumulates on it during normal operation.
• The defrost thermostat: This is a small device that monitors the temperature of the evaporator coil and turns on or off the defrost heater as needed.
• The defrost timer: This is a device that controls how often and how long the defrost heater runs.

Depending on what problem you are trying to diagnose or fix, you may need to inspect, test, or replace one or more of these components behind the back panel of your Whirlpool freezer. For example:

• If your Whirlpool freezer is not cooling properly, you may need to check if there is any frost or ice buildup on the evaporator coil that blocks the airflow. You may also need to check if there is any damage or malfunction in the evaporator fan, coil, heater, thermostat, or timer that affects their performance.
• If your Whirlpool freezer is making loud noises, you may need to check if there is anything rubbing against the evaporator fan blade, such as frost, ice, wires, or debris. You may also need to check if there is any damage or wear in the evaporator fan motor or blade that causes them to vibrate or rattle.
• If your Whirlpool freezer is leaking water, you may need to check if there is any clog or blockage in the drain system that prevents water from draining properly during defrost cycles. You may also need to check if there is any crack or hole in the drain pan, hose, or tube that allows water to leak out.

Conclusion

Removing the back panel from a Whirlpool freezer is not a hard task, but it requires some care and caution. By following the steps above, you can remove the back panel from your Whirlpool freezer and access the components behind it.

Removing the back panel from your Whirlpool freezer will help you diagnose or fix some of the problems that may affect your appliance, such as poor cooling, loud noises, or water leaks. It will also help you maintain the efficiency and performance of your appliance.

We hope this post has helped you learn how to remove the back panel from a Whirlpool freezer and what to look for behind it. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below.