Kenmore / Sears Refrigerator Defrost Timer, Adaptive Defrost Control

Fixes refrigerator not defrosting or freezer icing up. This adaptive defrost control board manages defrost cycles. DIY-friendly repair.

This defrost timer cam replaces the plastic cam on a mechanical defrost timer. It restores the timer's changeover between cooling and defrost, helping prevent frost buildup on the evaporator and temperature swings inside the refrigerator.

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  Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You Erratic cooling ice buildup in freezer   Donald M. • Stover , MO • March 13, 2015

  I replaced the Thermostat and Defrost Timer. It was a fairly easy repair other than removing the old Defrost Timer. The way the manufacturer, in this case, Amana, mounts that unit with "clips" is just poor design and engineering. It is virtually impossible to get the timer out without damaging the mounts. I had to do some creative rework to mount the new timer. After 2 days, the fridge appears to be working properly with these new parts. The new parts were shipped Very Fast...APP is... Read more

Refrigerator not defrosting or icing up excessively? A failed defrost timer won't cycle between cooling and defrost modes. Moderately easy repair restores function.

This mechanical defrost timer advances the refrigerator's defrost cycle so the evaporator periodically melts accumulated frost. It helps restore normal cooling cycles and prevents excessive frost buildup for more reliable refrigerator performance. What i

This electronic control board manages the appliance's functions and user interface, restoring normal operation when the original board fails. It replaces a faulty control module to help re-enable cycles, settings, and display feedback. What it does:

Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You Fridge not cooling freezer eval coil frosted over   Tom A. • Ridgecrest , CA • June 10, 2016

Ended up being the defrost sensor. Ordered the heater and control board just in case. Started with the control board still didn't defrost. replaced the sensor and all is well. Super helpful tech staff answered all my questions... Read more

Fix excessive frost buildup in your freezer with this defrost timer. Restores the 6-hour defrost cycle to keep cooling consistent. Moderate DIY repair.

Refrigerator warm but freezer cold? Excessive frost buildup? This adaptive defrost control board restores automatic defrost cycles and normal cooling.

Fix excessive frost buildup in your refrigerator with this mechanical defrost timer. Controls cooling and defrost cycles to maintain efficiency.

Fix a refrigerator that won't cool properly or builds up excessive frost. This defrost timer controls defrost cycles to prevent ice buildup.

Refrigerator not cooling and running constantly? A failed defrost timer prevents the defrost cycle from completing. DIY repair in 30-45 minutes.