The Electronic Control Board is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It serves as the central hub for managing various functions and settings of the refrigerator, including temperature regulation, defrost cycles, and energy-efficient operations. This critical component ensures that all electronic and mechanical parts are synchronized for optimal performance.
Causes of a bad Electronic Control Board can include power surges, exposure to moisture, or general electronic failures. Such issues can impair the board's ability to send and receive signals correctly, affecting the refrigerator's functionality.
Symptoms of a failing Electronic Control Board include:
- The refrigerator not cooling properly
- Irregular or inconsistent temperatures
- The display panel malfunctioning or displaying incorrect information
- Unusual noises due to relays clicking on and off irregularly
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Fridge not cooling. Front display all messed up. Water dispenser not working. David H. • Austin , TX • November 30, 2018
Given all the symptoms, we figured that the control board went out.
First, unplug the refrigerator. The control board was easy to access by removing a panel on the back of the fridge. I unplugged all the connectors and used a putty knife to release the board from the plastic retaining clips. There was some browning on the underside of the board and the back of the refrigerator that suggests one of the capacitors on the board blew. Install the new board by pressing it into the retaining clips...
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