Sue for Model Number ET8MHKXMQ03 My refrigerator consistently runs 8 minutes on and 24 minutes off, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Is this normal? I've already had the thermostat replaced 3 times. The refrigerator was purchased in 2006. Can a refrigerator be controlled via WiFi ?
Answer Sue, That's a bit too consistent, depending on contents and door openings during the day the time should fluctuate a bit more erratically or inconsistently. You may want to check and make sure you have the proper voltage at the outlet (108 VAC minimum, and 132 VAC maximum). It actually sounds like the defrost timer is cycling the compressor off and on, but that doesn't make a lot of sense at this point. The timer is designed to cycle into a defrost cycle every eight(8) hours of compressor run time, that usually takes 20 to 24 hours to accumulate the time, then the timer turns the defrost heater on and the cycle ends in approximately 25-30 minutes. You may want to lower the control panel and check the wiring to the defrost timer to make sure there aren't any crossed or touching wires or replace the defrost timer W10822278. Presumably you've already checked and made sure both doors are closing and sealing properly. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Thursday, February 25, 2016