The Electronic Control Board is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This component acts as the brain of the refrigerator, managing and regulating various functions such as temperature control, defrost cycles, and the operation of fans and compressors. By processing inputs from sensors and user settings, the control board ensures that the refrigerator operates efficiently and maintains the desired temperature.
Causes of a bad control board can include power surges, electrical component failures, or damage from moisture or debris. A malfunctioning control board can lead to various operational issues and inconsistent performance.
Symptoms of a bad electronic control board include:
- The refrigerator not cooling properly
- The freezer or refrigerator compartments being too warm or too cold
- The refrigerator not running at all
- Erratic or unresponsive control panel
- Unusual noises or failure to start the defrost cycle
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
The refrigerator stopped cooling and front panel was blank. The water and ice wouldn't dispense. The interior lights still worked Forest W. • Traverse City , MI • November 12, 2022
A relay in my refrigerator would periodically click off, causing the compressor motor to stop and the LEDs on the front panel to turn off. This became more frequent until it finally "blanked out" permanently. No cooling, no lights on the front panel, no water or ice, only the inside lights worked.
Isolating the problem to the control board was easy, and replacing the control board was very easy thanks to the videos and previous customer reports available here.
After installing the board, I...
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