{"product_id":"new-for-panasonic-refrigerator-fan-motor-fdqa28fw1-dc12v-3-6w","title":"Panasonic Refrigerator Fan Motor FDQA28FW1 DC12V 3.6W","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* Koeed Namespace CSS - Strictly isolated for Shopify integration *\/\n  .koeed-container {\n    width: 100%;\n    font-family: inherit;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    color: #333333;\n  }\n  .koeed-heading {\n    color: #16c8c8;\n    font-size: 1.5rem;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    margin-top: 2rem;\n    margin-bottom: 1rem;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid #16c8c8;\n    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;\n  }\n  .koeed-subheading {\n    color: #16c8c8;\n    font-size: 1.25rem;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    margin-top: 1.5rem;\n    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\n  }\n  .koeed-brief-list {\n    list-style-type: disc;\n    padding-left: 1.5rem;\n    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n  }\n  .koeed-brief-list li {\n    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n  }\n  .koeed-table-wrapper {\n    overflow-x: auto;\n    width: 100%;\n    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n  }\n  .koeed-tech-table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    text-align: left;\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n  }\n  .koeed-tech-table th, .koeed-tech-table td {\n    border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\n    padding: 12px 15px;\n  }\n  .koeed-tech-table th {\n    background-color: #16c8c8;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n  .koeed-tech-table tr:nth-child(even) {\n    background-color: #f4fcfc;\n  }\n  .koeed-tech-table tr:nth-child(odd) {\n    background-color: #fafafa;\n  }\n  .koeed-faq-item {\n    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\n  }\n  .koeed-faq-question {\n    font-weight: bold;\n    color: #333333;\n    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;\n  }\n  .koeed-faq-answer {\n    color: #555555;\n  }\n  .koeed-alert {\n    background-color: #f4fcfc;\n    border-left: 4px solid #16c8c8;\n    padding: 1rem;\n    margin: 1rem 0;\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n  }\n  .koeed-warning {\n    background-color: #fff4e5;\n    border-left: 4px solid #ff9800;\n    padding: 1rem;\n    margin: 1rem 0;\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n    color: #663c00;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"koeed-container\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 1. Engineer's Quick Brief --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"koeed-heading\"\u003eAt a Glance: Engineer's Quick Brief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"koeed-brief-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Cooling Component:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acts as the primary evaporator\/condenser fan motor, essential for circulating cold air from the freezer compartment into the fresh food section to maintain uniform temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Efficient BLDC Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operates on a safe, low-voltage \u003cstrong\u003e12V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e power supply consuming only \u003cstrong\u003e3.6W (approx. 0.3A)\u003c\/strong\u003e, utilizing Brushless DC (BLDC) technology for quiet operation and long lifespan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect OEM Replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed specifically for compatible \u003cstrong\u003ePanasonic refrigerators\u003c\/strong\u003e, solving common cooling failure symptoms caused by stalled or burnt-out internal circulation fans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. SEO Introduction --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"koeed-heading\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePanasonic FDQA28FW1 DC12V 3.6W Fan Motor\u003c\/strong\u003e is an OEM-grade Brushless DC (BLDC) motor critical to the thermal management system of modern Panasonic refrigerators. Situated near the evaporator coils, this axial fan continuously pushes chilled air through the ducting system into the refrigerator compartments. When this fan fails, users typically experience a \"freezer is cold, but the fridge is warm\" symptom due to the lack of air circulation. Engineered for continuous operation in sub-zero, high-humidity environments, this 12-volt, 3.6-watt replacement motor restores proper thermodynamic balance, prevents frost buildup on the coils, and ensures food safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. Technical Specifications --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"koeed-heading\"\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Nomenclature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv class=\"koeed-warning\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eRepair \u0026amp; Installation Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always unplug the refrigerator from the wall outlet before attempting to access the evaporator fan panel. Ice buildup is the most common cause of fan failure. Before installing the new FDQA28FW1 motor, ensure the evaporator coils are fully defrosted; otherwise, the new fan blade may strike residual ice and damage the new motor instantly.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"koeed-table-wrapper\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"koeed-tech-table\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eSpecification Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eRating \/ Description\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003ePanasonic (OEM Component)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eFDQA28FW1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e (Direct Current)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.6 W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalculated Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e~ 0.3 A (Amps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eBrushless DC (BLDC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Role\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eEvaporator Fan Motor \/ Circulation Cooling Fan\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eVerify visual connector on your existing harness\u003c\/em\u003e (Typically a 3-pin or 4-pin JST-style harness)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eNew, 1 Piece (Motor only, blade\/bracket generally reused)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. Application Matrix --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"koeed-heading\"\u003eAppliance Diagnostic Matrix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eReplacing the FDQA28FW1 fan motor is the definitive solution when diagnosing the following appliance malfunctions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"koeed-brief-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUneven Cooling (Warm Fridge, Cold Freezer):\u003c\/strong\u003e The compressor is running, and the freezer is freezing, but the refrigerator section is spoiling food. This indicates the fan is not pushing the cold air upward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcessive Frost Buildup:\u003c\/strong\u003e A stalled fan reduces airflow over the evaporator coils, causing them to freeze into a solid block of ice, further blocking air ducts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbnormal Grinding\/Squealing Noises:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn motor bearings operating in harsh, sub-zero environments will produce high-pitched squeals before total mechanical failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. Troubleshooting \u0026 FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"koeed-heading\"\u003eTroubleshooting \u0026amp; Repair FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv class=\"koeed-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"koeed-faq-question\"\u003e1. How can I test if my Panasonic FDQA28FW1 fan motor is dead?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"koeed-faq-answer\"\u003eFirst, access the fan behind the freezer's back panel. Try spinning the blade by hand; if it is physically seized or very stiff (and not blocked by ice), the bearings have failed, and the motor must be replaced. If it spins freely, use a digital multimeter to test the harness supplying the fan. You should read approximately 12V DC across the supply pins when the fridge door is closed (many fridges cut power to the fan when the door is open). If 12V is present but the fan does not spin, the motor's internal PCB is burnt out.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv class=\"koeed-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"koeed-faq-question\"\u003e2. Why did my original 12V DC fan motor fail?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"koeed-faq-answer\"\u003eThe most common cause of failure for refrigerator BLDC motors is a defrost system issue. If the fridge's automatic defrost heater fails, ice builds up and physically stops the fan blade from spinning. The main control board continues to supply 12V to the stalled motor, causing the motor's internal windings or internal control IC to overheat and permanently short out.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"koeed-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"koeed-faq-question\"\u003e3. Does this replacement motor include the fan blade and mounting bracket?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"koeed-faq-answer\"\u003eTypically, this listing is for the bare motor unit (FDQA28FW1) only. During repair, you must carefully slide the plastic fan blade off the old motor shaft and unclip the rubber anti-vibration grommets from the old bracket to reuse them on the new motor.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. Cross-Reference \u0026 Selection --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 class=\"koeed-subheading\"\u003eCross-Reference \u0026amp; Selection Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWhen purchasing appliance spare parts, exact model matching is crucial to ensure the wire harness connector and shaft dimensions align perfectly. Before purchasing the FDQA28FW1, please verify:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"koeed-brief-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Inspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure the sticker on your broken motor reads exactly \u003cstrong\u003eFDQA28FW1\u003c\/strong\u003e. Motors that look identical on the outside (e.g., Nidec or NMB brands) may have different pinouts (Vcc, GND, RPM\/FG sensor) which can damage your refrigerator's main control board if mismatched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Verification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerator fans are strictly segregated into 12V DC, 24V DC, and 110V\/220V AC categories. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not\u003c\/strong\u003e attempt to wire this 12V DC motor into an older AC fan circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- GEO Structured Data (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How can I test if my Panasonic FDQA28FW1 fan motor is dead?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Try spinning the blade by hand; if it is physically seized, the bearings have failed. 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