Frigidaire freezer compressor fan motor problem

Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
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The compressor fan motor started getting louder, like a vibration sound, and is getting worse. Now it’s like the blade is touching something and is VERY loud. At first I thought it was the compressor, but the fan motor vibrates when I touch it.

I’ve found the fan motor on the website and it’s almost $100. I don’t mind paying that for it, but I want to know how hard it is to replace. It’s hard to reach under the door and I suspect that I’ll have to tilt it back.

Any insights or suggestions?

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Check the fan blade for unbalance and also see if the screws are loose causing the problem.
If the motor bearings are bad, I would use a SM999 motor, less than half price and more reliable.

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With where is is, how do I get to it to replace it? Do I have to tilt the whole thing back to get underneath?