James M. for Model Number gx5shdxvq01 I came home and my freezer was working however the refrigerator side was not. there seems to be a build of frost in the freezer. The first time it happened I defrosted the freezer and it was working again. I have recently noticed that the frost is building up again. what would cause this? The thermister?
Answer Hello James. It sounds like you may have a defrost problem with the unit. Check and see if there is any frost build up on the back wall of the freezer. If so, you will need to test the defrost heater W10825088 and the defrost thermostat WPW10165425. They should read closed for continuity when cold. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. I will include a link at the end to assist you how to use the multi-meter if needed. If both parts are good, you will need to replace the defrost timer WPW10503278. Once the problem is repaired, you will need to thaw out the ice on the coils before the unit will operate properly. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Wednesday, November 9, 2011