Maytag top freezer, no ice maker, purchased 01/2004. Evaporator fan motor replaced 12/2004, 2/2009 and 08/2011. Replacement part = 61005935, made in the US. My assumption is that the part itself is not at fault. Could a power issue in my home be causing the motor to die? Is there something else in the refrigerator that would cause this? Or is this just a lemon and I should look to replace it? Other than this repeated problem, it's been a fine unit.

I appreciate your quick reply. I'll admit I don't understand how the sealed unit 61005935 could end up with water damage (perhaps that's why I don't do appliance repair for a living). AP4503254 is certainly a better price. How much trouble am I going to get into by cutting the existing wires to remove those plastic plugs that connect 61005935 now? This is a 'no going back' kind of repair.