[rlm89]

I have a Kenmore Elite Trio bottom freezer french door refrigerator. The blower that runs in the upper left hand part of the freezer compartment makes a rumbling noise. The noise seems to go away if the freezer is empty, but will start back if with around a half loaded freezer compartment. I have been unable to get any website to recognize the above part number, but I have been able to find several complaints posted on the web about this model refrigerator. Any help would be appreciated. I prefer NOT to have to deal with Sears for this repair, but it may be unavoidable.

[woodchuck]

See if you can tell if it's the motor or the blades making the noise. Could be the housing around it vibrating. Does this motor look like yours. Part Detail

[rlm89]

I have not had the back cover off yet to view the fan. Maybe I can figure out how to remove the cover so that I can view the fan.